BURD & CARPER
Attorneys at Law
With over 35 years of combined legal experience, we are here to support you.
Separation and divorce are often the most difficult times of a person's life. How you come to a resolution will impact nearly every aspect of your life moving forward. We are dedicated to representing every client with integrity from start to finish.
Being charged or investigated for a crime puts everything in your life at risk. We bring over 20 years of experience in criminal matters and have handled hundreds of criminal cases. Hiring us puts that experience on your side when you need it the most.
When it comes to your children, you want experience and integrity on your side. We have over 35 years of experience in these matters. Call us today to see how we can help you.
If you need to file a protection order, or have one filed against you, the process can seem complicated. Let our experienced attorneys guide you through it.
We have many years experience in the following areas:
Please tell us about your case and we will let you know what we can do to help you.
Mary grew up in Canton South Dakota on an acreage. She earned her undergraduate degree from Black Hills State in 1998, and
obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Dakota in 2001.
Mary has been in practice since 2001, beginning her practice with Lee Burd and Shelley Wieck.
Shelley left the practice in 2003 to join the Peace Corp. Mary continued to practice with
her mother, Lee, until her retirement in 2009.
Mary is an active member of the South Dakota State Bar Association, State Bar Family Law
Committee, State Bar Women in Law Committee, Second Circuit Bar Association, and a member
of the Second Circuit Women in Law, the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, and a former
CASA Volunteer.
Nichole earned her law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1996, and has been practicing law in the
Sioux Falls area ever since. Prior to law school, Nichole attended Augustana College, where
she obtained her degree in Government and International Affairs. Nichole is admitted into
practice in the State Bar of South Dakota since 1996, and has represented people in cases
across the State of South Dakota in matters ranging from felony drug charges to helping people
gain custodial and visitation rights. She has been involved in numerous criminal and civil
appeals to the South Dakota Supreme Court, and made oral argument to the South Dakota Supreme
Court.
Nichole is also admitted to the United States Federal District Court, as well as the United
States District Court of Appeals for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She is also a panel criminal
defense attorney for the federal court system, and has represented clients in a wide variety
of criminal prosecutions, including illegal entry cases.
Nichole is an active member of the South Dakota Bar Association, where she has participated
on various committees and also served as a South Dakota Bar Commissioner. She is a member
of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association and the South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association. She is a former President of Women in Law for the Sioux Falls area and is involved
in the Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association.
Nichole grew up on beautiful Lake Kampeska in Watertown, South Dakota. She currently lives
in Sioux Falls with her husband, two children and three dogs. She and her family enjoy spending
time at the lake, movies, and traveling together.
Dixie earned her Associates’ Degree in Paralegal Studies from Nettleton Community College in 1997, and her Bachelor’s Degree
in Paralegal Studies from National American University in 2002. Dixie has worked as a Paralegal
for Mary Burd since 2006.
Dixie became a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) through the National Association of Legal
Assistants (NALA) in 2004. Dixie served as president of the South Dakota Paralegal Association
from 2008-2009, and as NALA Liaison from 2005-2006 and 2014-2015. Dixie continues to be an
active member of South Dakota Paralegal Association and the Second Circuit Women in Law.
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Natasha is a paralegal at Burd & Carper. Natasha grew up in Crooks, South Dakota with her 5 brothers and parents. She
graduated from Tri-Valley in 2001, and started her paralegal education at Norfolk Community
College. She came home after one year, finishing her paralegal degree at National American
University, graduating with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies in
May of 2004. Natasha started working in a law office in 2003, and has worked as a paralegal
for over fourteen years. She has broad experience in a wide variety cases. She has worked
closely with attorneys in cases ranging from federal and state criminal cases, appeals to
the South Dakota Supreme Court, civil personal injury cases, protection orders, divorce cases,
establishment of custody and visitation cases, guardianship cases, to juvenile court proceedings.
Natasha loves working closely with clients to help them through their cases. Her level of
care and knowledge of our clients is essential to the quality of representation we want our
clients to receive from us. Natasha is also a Notary Public.
Outside of work, Natasha enjoys spending time with her husband and son, as well as her many
nieces and nephews. She is a BIG sports fan, with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers
(or wherever LeBron James happens to be) and Minnesota Vikings getting top honors, but she
will live stream any sport she can, wherever she is. During the summer, you will find her
camping and spending time with family. She also likes to cook and craft.
