Kristen Dinger was born and raised in Rapid City, SD and is a graduate of Rapid City Central High School. She attended Northern State University, where she competed in volleyball and softball.  In 2002, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing.

Upon graduation, Kristen joined the firm and obtained her Certified Paralegal designation in 2005 and her Advanced Certified Paralegal designation in Trial Practices in 2010.  She primarily works with Jack Hieb.

She is an active member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the South Dakota Paralegal Association (SDPA). Kristen is also the Executive Director for the South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association.

Kristen lives in Aberdeen with her husband, Derrick, and two children, Hudson and Baylor.