Preheim Clarke Law, Prof LLC
Experienced & Compassionate Legal Support
Your trusted partner in family law and criminal defense matters
605-271-2606
Mission
At Preheim Clarke Law, we are dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of the law. Our mission is to provide compassionate and effective legal representation to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
Rachel Preheim Clarke
Rachel, a family law and criminal defense attorney, will work diligently to advocate for your rights and provide guidance as you navigate an emotional and stressful time. Rachel’s passion for the law is fed by assisting her clients transition into the next chapter of their story as easily as possible while providing her clients with the knowledge they deserve to understand the process and their options.
Rachel has experience litigating high conflict divorce and custody cases which provides her the understanding when navigating these difficult situations. Rachel's family law experience includes divorce, custody, guardianship, adoption/termination, abuse & neglect, and name change legal matters. Rachel has also tried numerous criminal jury trials, most notably obtaining an acquittal in an aggravated assault, 2nd degree kidnapping, and simple assault case, https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/02/27/jury-acquits-man-kidnapping-and-assault-charges/4872726002/
Rachel is a member of the South Dakota Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
Prior to opening PC Law, Rachel clerked for the Third Judicial Circuit of South Dakota, researching and writing for the judges while gaining practical knowledge. After completing her clerkship, Rachel zealously defended clients as a Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial Circuit for three years where she practiced in the magistrate and felony divisions. Rachel advanced her criminal litigation skills, becoming a Senior Deputy Public Defender before transitioning into the private sector and focusing on family law matters.
Rachel holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Go Yotes!
When Rachel is not at the office or in Court, you will find her with her husband and two toddlers, teaching a fitness class, hiking a mountain, or chasing her four dogs.