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Michael W Hanson

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4 reviews

505 W. 9th St., Ste. 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Criminal Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy and 1 more

About Michael W Hanson

Michael W Hanson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota at Duluth in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years. Michael practices at Michael W. Hanson in Sioux Falls, SD.

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General Practice
Posted by Abdukayum
June 07, 2025
Hired Attorney

Lawyer Michael W. Hanson handled my case and concluded it on favorable terms for me. I am grateful to him.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 24, 2025
Hired Attorney

If you need a good defense lawyer - find someone else! Mike is a very poor communicator. He will not fight for you. Idk why he wants to be a defense lawyer if he is going to side with the prosecutor against you.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 24, 2019
Hired Attorney

Mike is a terrible communicator. I hired him to represent me for criminal defense. To this day he has yet to return my phone calls or emails. He would tell me to call on a certain day and I would but he would be out of the office or with a client. Left message with secretary for him to return my call but it would be days later and I would have to call him again. He did nothing to defend me. Him not taking my case seriously cost me thousands of dollars.

 
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2016
Hired Attorney

This was the worst I have ever been treated by anyone. This includes his phone gal as well. She must of learned from him.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Michael W. Hanson

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Minnesota
    1982, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
    1989, South Dakota
    Memberships
    Minnesota State and American Bar Associations
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William Mitchell College of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Minnesota at Duluth
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Virginia, Minnesota, August 12, 1955

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