Dakota Plains Legal Services
Family Law Attorney
104 Carignan St, Fort Yates, ND 58538
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Practice Areas
On its website, the firm lists Housing, Family, Health, Wills, Consumer, Indian law and other services. Public business listings also file it under Bankruptcy. That category comes from those listings, not from the firm's website, so ask the firm whether it takes that kind of case.
About Dakota Plains Legal Services
Dakota Plains Legal Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals, older Americans, and veterans. With eight offices, the firm serves communities across South Dakota and North Dakota, including nine tribal nations. Its mission is to promote equal access to justice and improve clients' lives through quality legal assistance, offering representation, advocacy, conflict resolution, and community education.
The firm assists both Native American and non-Native clients with civil legal issues in state and tribal courts. Eligibility for services is primarily based on income and residence, though some individuals, such as those over 60, may qualify regardless of income. Dakota Plains Legal Services focuses on a range of practice areas, including:
- Housing
- Family Law
- Wills and Estates
- Public Benefits (including Social Security and Disability)
- Consumer/Finance
- Employment
- Education
- Health
- Indian/Tribal Law
The firm generally does not handle criminal cases unless court-appointed, nor does it assist with small claims, personal injury, or medical malpractice.
From the firm’s website
- Services listed
- Housing, Family, Health, Wills, Consumer, Indian law, family law, health law, housing law, income maintenance law, Employment, Public Benefits
- Fees
- Dakota Plains Legal Services offers free legal help to eligible low-income individuals, older Americans, and veterans, though clients may be responsible for separate court costs or other case-related
- Offices
- 151 E. 2nd St. P.O. Box 489 Mission, SD 57555
- 140 White Ghost Dr. P.O. Box 20 Fort Thompson, SD 57339
- 301 Veterans Ave., Suite 4 Sisseton, SD 57262
- #10 Wakpamni Cap Loop P.O. Box 1989 Pine Ridge, SD 57770
- 104 Carignan St. P.O. Box 507 Fort Yates, ND 58538
Source: dpls.org · checked October 23, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Dakota Plains Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dakota Plains Legal Services located?
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Dakota Plains Legal Services is at 104 Carignan St, Fort Yates, ND 58538.
What services does Dakota Plains Legal Services list on its website?
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When checked on October 23, 2026, the firm's website (dpls.org) listed Housing, Family, Health, Wills, Consumer, Indian law, family law, health law, housing law, income maintenance law, Employment, Public Benefits. Public business listings also file the firm under Bankruptcy; that category comes from those listings, not from the firm's website.
How do I contact Dakota Plains Legal Services?
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Call Dakota Plains Legal Services at (701) 854-7204. Its website is dpls.org.
When is Dakota Plains Legal Services open?
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Monday to Thursday: 8 AM–4:30 PM. Friday to Sunday: closed.
How is Dakota Plains Legal Services rated on Google?
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Dakota Plains Legal Services has a 3.7-star rating on Google from 6 reviews.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- Michael Jones· via Google6 years ago
- Misty Wallace· via Google2 years ago
- Teresita Stonechild· via Google5 years ago
- Frank Twinn· via Google
Didn't get to finish business
7 years ago - Julie Harviell· via Google
If you need help with taxes, wills, and property disputes they will be willing to help, otherwise civil cases about custody, small claims,,,don't get your hopes up...
4 years ago