Services
James Cerney Attorney at Law offers professional legal services, specifically criminal defense services in South Dakota and North Dakota, including the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Tribal Courts. Cerney Law uses a flat fee cost structure in most cases, avoiding surprise bills or unforeseen costs. For personal injury and wrongful death cases, the only payment comes from the settlement of the case — no upfront costs.
As a hometown lawyer with deep rural South Dakota roots, James delivers big city justice with the small town service and personal touch we all expect in this part of the country. His connections, experience and legal network combine to deliver a smooth resolution of your case in the shortest amount of time possible.

Legal Services & Specialties
James Cerney Attorney at Law specializes in the following types of legal cases for his rural South Dakota and North Dakota clients, as well as within the tribal courts of Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Reservations. We are focused on delivering justice to our rural friends and neighbors.

Criminal Defense Cases
- DUIs
- Drug-related criminal offenses
- Domestic violence and assault

Personal Injury Cases
- Auto and motorcycle accidents
- Farm accidents
- Slips and falls
- Work-related injuries

Wrongful Death Cases
- Work-related fatalities
- Auto & motorcycle fatalities
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Contact Us - South Dakota
PO Box 505
Mobridge, SD 57601
Contact Us - North Dakota
PO Box 38
Mandan, ND 58554
701-202-6392