Eric J Dooyema
Founder/OwnerBio
Dooyema Law Office was founded by Eric J. Dooyema after serving in the Public Defenders Office in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It that position, he handled hundreds of criminal cases as well as handling cases in child support court, dependencies, mental and involuntary committals, appeals, habeas corpus, and probation and parole violations. Mr. Dooyema took numerous cases to trial, won many acquittals and negotiated countless dismissals.
Since starting Dooyema Law Office, Mr. Dooyema has been privileged to work on many different types of cases and enjoys the challenge that a general practice offers. He also is one of the few attorneys in the area that routinely takes cases and appears in Tribal Court.
Since starting Dooyema Law Office, Mr. Dooyema has been privileged to work on many different types of cases and enjoys the challenge that a general practice offers. He also is one of the few attorneys in the area that routinely takes cases and appears in Tribal Court.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of South Dakota School of Law
While in Law School, Mr. Dooyema was involved in many activities. His greatest joy came from helping people in the Law School Clinic. He was President of the clinic his final year.
B.A., Augustana College
Mr. Dooyema double majored in Philosophy and Chemistry and was involved in tutoring and assisting in the Chemistry lab.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington State CourtsUS District Court; Districts of Eastern Washington and South Dakota
South Dakota State Courts