BIO

David R. Hansen was raised in a family of nine children. He grew up in the outdoors of New Mexico and Colorado. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics. After working for a few years as a detention officer in Wyoming, he continued his formal education. He completed law school at the University of Wyoming College of Law. He focused his studies on estate planning, business transactions and intellectual property. He was elected President of the Wyoming Society for International Law. His team won first place in the Hirst-Applegate Trial Advocacy Competition and went on to compete in the regional competition in Seattle, Washington.

David has found great professional fulfillment in the practice of law. David focuses his practice on helping families with young children protect their children and their wealth through estate planning, probate, trust administration and business transactions. Compass Rose Law Firm allows David to serve clients in Western South Dakota, both virtually and by appointment.

In his spare time David enjoys hiking, swimming, jogging, rock climbing, personal fitness, serving in the community and his church, biblical studies, spending time with his wife and supporting his four children in their various activities.