Sioux Falls South Dakota DUI Lawyer John Wilka

Law partners, John M. Wilka and Mark James Welter, have over 40 years of combined legal experience.  They are experienced, aggressive and accomplished.  “We built our practice on relentlessly pursuing justice for our clients,” says Welter.  “Our goal is to prepare every case as if it is going to trial.”  The firm meticulously strives to give clients premier legal service throughout their case. With only two attorneys each client is given the personal attention and focus that their case deserves.  Wilka and Welter focus’ their practice in personal injury and workers’ compensation injury cases, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.

John Wilka has lived in Sioux Falls his entire life.  John has tried hundreds of cases in his 20 years of trial law and his experience speaks for itself.  Mark Welter has lived in South Dakota his entire life.  Mark worked for two years as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, Southern Division.  Mark then worked for 15 years in a large insurance defense law firm, where as a partner he represented insurance companies and successfully tried many personal injury and worker’ compensation cases, and handled many injury appeals. Mark brings that invaluable experience and knowledge with him, which gives Wilka and Welter an advantage of which few law firms can boast. Mark blends his knowledge, skill, experience, tenacity, and compassion to win justice and compensation for individuals and the families of victims who suffer from serious injuries.

Injury Cases

At Wilka and Welter, we understand that an injury can be serious, painful, permanent, and disabling. We understand that an injury, through no fault of your own, can cause you physical and emotional suffering, loss of time from work, the need for expensive medical care, and economic hardship. Such an injury can result in permanent medical impairment, and can substantially impact your daily social, recreational, and work activities, and cause you and your family loss of enjoyment of life.

If you have been injured, you need an experience trial attorney working hard for you. We know how to put your case together to get you the compensation to which you are legally entitled.

Criminal Defense

Wilka and Welter, LLP understand that we do not live in a perfect crime-free society. Unfortunately, however, the legal system sweeps up some innocent people in its search to find justice. We are committed to protecting those individuals’ rights under the law until they proven guilty and after.

If you have never faced criminal charges before, you may not be aware of the legalities of the criminal process and the repercussions you may face. Wilka and Welter can help you understand the charges filed against you, your available defenses, the plea bargains that may be offered, and the penalties and fines you may expect if you are convicted. The most important thing to keep in mind if you are facing a criminal charge is that you have the right to remain silent and should exercise that right. You should also retain legal counsel as soon as possible to protect your rights.

Family Law

Family law, also known as matrimonial law or the law of domestic relations is often stressful. We know that family relationships and the legalities that govern them can be difficult to understand. We are here to make those legalities as easy as possible for you so you can focus on your family.

When people need information on family law, it is usually because they are considering or already going through a significant life change. Whether it is a happy event such as getting married or adopting a child, or an unfortunate event such as divorce or domestic abuse—family law can be complex and more complicated than expected. Knowledge of the law will not eliminate all the anxieties that may accompany a legal issue but seeing a lawyer can aid you in understanding your legal situation and will help prepare you for any problems that you may face.

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