Joel Arends
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Joel Arends
Biography
Joel Arends offers his clients substantive experience in a wide range of fields including personal injury, family law, estate planning/probate, real estate, government relations and public policy development.
Born and raised in Little Rock, Iowa, Joel Arends graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2000 and received his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2006.
In 2022 the voters of Lincoln County re-elected Arends to serve a second four year term on the Lincoln County Commission in County Commission District 1. Arends ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, fidelity to taxpayers and creating partnerships with local, state, federal and private stakeholders.
Having worked at the highest levels of American campaigns and elections, Arends served as a campaign aide to former president George W. Bush and former presidential candidates Senator John McCain and Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann. Joel had the high honor and distinct privilege to personally endorse Donald Trump and his presidential campaign on the deck of the USS Iowa in September 2015.
Joel enlisted in the United States Army as a private in 1995 and has risen through ranks to achieve the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. Arends served as an infantry platoon leader in Iraq with the Army's 1st Cavalry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his service to the Army and our nation. He was recognized by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld as one of the fifty heroes in the Global War on Terror and has been profiled in Investor's Business Daily.
Joel is married to his beautiful wife Robin and they have three children together Noah, Abigail and Zachary. Joel and his family are members of Holy Spirit Church and active in their community.
Joel Arends is licensed to practice law in both South Dakota and his native state of Iowa.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Legal fee financing available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
County Commissioner Lincoln County Commission
Year: 2019 - Current
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Lieutenant Colonel United States Army Reserve
Year: 1994 - Current
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Managing Partner Arends Law, P.C.
Year: 2010 - Current
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Professional Associations
South Dakota State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
Trust We Can Believe In National Review Online (July 18, 2008)
Flying Back to Flying Man National Review Online (August 11, 2008)
Report from Iraq: Lessons and Results of the Surge Vets for Freedom (October, 2008)
Our Troops Don't Want a Gold Plated Military - Armor Will Suffice National Review Online (October 10, 2011)
The Super Committee and the Dark Horse Regiment National Review Online (November 2, 2011)
Obama Failing Military Voters Washington Times (August 13, 2012)
Awards
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50 Heroes in War on Terror
Department of Defense (OSD) 2006.0
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Combat Infantryman Badge
United States Army 2005.0
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Bronze Star Medal
United States Army 2005.0
Education
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University of South Dakota School of Law J.D. (2006)
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United States Army Infantry School (2003)
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University of South Dakota B.A. (2000)
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United States Army Command and General Staff College
Websites
Arends Law, P.C.
6901 S. Lyncrest Place, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(605) 231-8281