Murphy Law Office, P.C.

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Criminal justice attorney

3.8(10 Google reviews)

328 E New York St #1, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

Information last updated October 10, 2026

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense

About Murphy Law Office, P.C.

Murphy Law Office, P.C. is a criminal defense law firm that exclusively handles serious state and federal criminal cases. The firm emphasizes its focus on criminal defense, avoiding general practice or high-volume caseloads to ensure each client receives full attention. This specialized approach allows the firm to stay current with developments in criminal law at both state and federal levels.

Founded in 1996 by John Murphy, the firm represents clients in state and federal courts across South Dakota, federal courts in North Dakota, and before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. John Murphy has been an attorney since 1992 and has handled thousands of clients and hundreds of cases, including murder and high-profile matters. The firm handles a wide range of criminal cases, including violent crimes, drug/alcohol crimes, sex crimes, tax/business crimes, regulatory crimes, property crimes, relationship crimes, and appeals.

Murphy Law Office, P.C. bills fairly, transparently, and ethically. Clients are offered options for fee arrangements, including payment of a retainer against which the firm bills on an hourly basis, or a flat fee covering all work from start to finish. All clients receive a written fee agreement, and those on hourly billing receive detailed monthly statements. The firm provides a free initial consultation by appointment to assess potential cases.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: John Murphy
Services listed: Criminal Defense
Founded: 1996
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Fees: For most kinds of cases, we offer clients two options: payment of a retainer against which we bill on an hourly basis; or, a flat fee that covers all work, start to finish, on a case.

Source: murphylawoffice.org · checked October 10, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Details & Amenities

Highlights

Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Murphy Law Office, P.C. — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murphy Law Office, P.C. located?+

Murphy Law Office, P.C. is located at 328 E New York St #1, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Murphy Law Office, P.C. handle?+

Murphy Law Office, P.C. handles Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Murphy Law Office, P.C.?+

Call Murphy Law Office, P.C. at +1 605-342-2909 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Murphy Law Office, P.C. well rated?+

Murphy Law Office, P.C. has a 3.8-star rating based on 10 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Tony Klein· via Google
5 years ago
Sean Butler· via Google
3 years ago
Kia ford· via Google
Dont ever go they wont win your case
7 years ago
Stacy J.· via Google
Awful. Rude.
11 months ago
Derek· via Google
Jhn Murphy and his assistant are very caring and know what they are doing. If you are being railroaded by a system that cares more about money and setting examples at your expense, give John a call. You will will be rewarded and protected.
6 years ago
James Vallejos· via Google
I want to thank Mr. John Murphy of Murphy Law Office in Rapid City S.D. and his assistant for their prompt and professional services. John Murphy assisted me with an out-of-state DUI /DWI charge. Scary !! This would be a life altering moment. John negotiated on my behalf and I couldn't be happier with the result . Any time off to travel to South Dakota for a trial or hearings would have far exceeded the cost / value given by Murphy Law Offices. Settlement was reached, I'm happy and thankful i didn't have to drive 450 miles and take time off for court. In closing, I wholeheartedly recommend you call John Murphy. You'll be very happy that you did.
9 years ago
James Grap· via Google
John Murphy is hands down the best and most professional attorney in South Dakota. John saved my life and exposed the corruption of the States Attorney. I was facing 17 felonies and 3 of those felonies had me looking at 130 years. John beat all of my charges and I plead to a class 5 felony and was released. The state put professional witnesses on the stand to help the prosecutor and John Murphy had them looking stupid. I'm sorry I forgot her name but John has a top notch paralegal that was awesome and she worked night and day to help John prepare everything for my case. After seeing John in the courtroom I was to take all the felonies to trial because he's so good and the DA got scared and offered me a sweet plea deal. What also makes John the best is that he's a pro at both state and federal law so he managed both jurisdictions at the same time saving me from having to sit more months or years in jail. I owe Murphy Law my life.
2 years ago
Michael S· via Google
Worked with John twice over 5 years and we finally had victory and I get some of my freedom and my life back. John was always very professional and kind and helpful. When we first lost the case (not at all his fault) he was kind enough to refund some of my money and luckily we were successful the second time around. Great people and great work. Couldn't be happier with my experience and would always recommend
9 months ago

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