KyLee Manthei

KyLee Manthei is an Associate Attorney with a focused practice in Family Law and Criminal Law. She brings a strong commitment to client advocacy and a deep understanding of the legal needs facing individuals and families in transition. KyLee has built her legal career through service at several respected legal organizations, including Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, East River Legal Services, and Dakota Plains Legal Services. Most recently, she has continued her work in private practice at Olson Law Firm PLLLC, where she combines compassion with strategic representation to support clients through complex legal challenges. A graduate of the University of South Dakota, KyLee is driven by a belief in equal access to justice and has dedicated much of her work to underserved communities. Her experience in both public interest law and private practice has shaped a well-rounded, client-centered approach. Outside of her legal work, KyLee values time with her husband and their dogs. She and her husband enjoy traveling and hope to visit all the National Parks in the United States.

• Minnesota, 2016
• South Dakota, 2022

• Minnesota State Bar Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
• Minnesota Women in Law, 2017 - 2022 (5th District Representative)
• South Dakota Bar Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
• South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense, 2024 - Present