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Heather Michelle Simplot
Wapello County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Collections
Arizona State University, College of Law
Michael Carpenter
Wapello County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Divorce
Steven Gardner
Wapello County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and DUI
Autumn Canny
Wapello County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Business and DUI
Drake University Law School
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Shane Zisman
Jefferson County, IA Criminal Law Attorney
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Austin J Luse
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
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Drake University Law School
Associate Attorney at Kragnes and Associates, P.C. practicing in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Call (515) 282-9200
Born and raised in southern Iowa, the son of a farmer and a teacher, I am passionate about helping those who need it most with their legal needs. The tightknit, blue collar community where I grew up instilled the values of hard work and loyalty into me at a young age, and I carry these values with me wherever I go.
I am a 2017 graduate of the University of Iowa, where I developed excellent critical analytic, researching, and writing...
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Nicholas A. Sarcone
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Iowa
I am an aggressive, experienced criminal defense lawyer. I handle all types of criminal cases including but not limited to: traffic tickets, assaults, domestic assaults, sexual assaults, OWI, public intoxication, drug charges, federal drug charges, federal child pornography charges, federal medicare fraud, state & federal gun charges, harassment, stalking, burglary, robbery, forgery, theft, fraud, murder etc. I also handle state and federal appeals from all types of criminal cases. My goal is to get you the best possible outcome on your case. This involves a skilled evaluation of the charges, the evidence and available strategies. I will never back...
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Peter Hansen
Des Moines County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
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University of Iowa
Let a qualified, award-winning lawyer take care of all your legal needs. At Hansen Law Offices in Burlington, Iowa, we have over 37 years of experience in representing our clients in the state and federal courts. It is our primary goal to diligently ensure that our clients receive the best legal assistance available, while maintaining all of their rights afforded under the law.
Hansen Law Offices is a full service law firm providing services in most areas of the law with the high concentration devoted to General Practice, Including but not Limited to: Accidents, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical...
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Mark Thompson
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
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University of Iowa
Mark Thompson practices criminal defense law in Iowa City and the surrounding areas in Eastern Iowa. He has been operating his own firm, practicing in criminal law, since 2005.
He has represented clients in over 2,000 criminal cases, with a majority of these cases being OWI / DUI.
Mark has also handled contract defense cases for the Iowa State Public Defender, served as defense counsel for the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court, and served as a Judicial Magistrate.
Now he focuses solely on his private criminal law practice.
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Christine Branstad
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPolk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
With knowledge of the law and passion for her clients, Christine Branstad works hard to achieve results. Having worked as a prosecutor, a civil litigator, and a litigation manager, she knows the court system inside and out. She has the skills and the drive to help her clients, no matter the circumstance. If you are looking for someone with experience who cares, Ms. Branstad is ready to review your case. You can reach her at (515) 329-3100, branstad@branstadlaw.com, or on her website at branstadlaw.com.
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Katherine Sears
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Drake University Law School
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Allison McCarthy
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Immigration
University of Iowa
Allison’s practice focuses on criminal defense, criminal defense for immigrants, criminal appeals, family-based immigration, removal defense, immigration benefits for victims of domestic violence and other crimes (Violence Against Women Act and U-visa), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), immigration benefits for juveniles (Special Immigrant Juvenile visas and related guardianships), immigration appeals, and family law cases. Allison is proficient in Spanish, and many of her clients are Spanish-speaking only. Allison is also currently a Clinical Teaching Fellow at Drake University Law School’s Refugee Legal Clinic.
Allison McCarthy is a May 2007 graduate of the University of Iowa. During her undergraduate...
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Robert G Rehkemper
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
When you need the best! Mr. Rehkemper was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the thirteenth straight year in 2024, and has repeatedly and consistently been named Avvo’s Client Choice and Top Attorney for DUI defense with a Superb rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. Mr. Rehkemper is the State of Iowa Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense, and is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association. A frequent speaker at attorney education seminars, Mr. Rehkemper has distinguished himself as a premier defense attorney in the State of Iowa for drunk driving and vehicular...
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Benjamin C. Feld
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(515) 802-7676
1200 Valley West Drive, Ste. 208
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
I am a native of Carroll, Iowa and grew up on a farm. Early on, my parents taught me the meaning of hard work. My chores on the farm included feeding livestock, baling hay, walking beans and detasseling corn. In addition to the work on the farm, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday during high school to work at a restaurant in town. I graduated from Kuemper High School in 2006.
After high school, I attended Drake University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business law. While attending...
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Ward A. (Sam) Rouse
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
For many years, Ward (Sam) Rouse has represented people who have been injured in some way, whether through damage to their health, property, financial situation, or reputation. If you have been wrongfully deprived of a right, health, property, or even your good reputation, Mr. Rouse can help. Even if your opponent is a huge entity - the government, a major corporation, or an insurance company, Mr. Rouse can level the playing field.
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James Arenson
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
At Arenson Law Group, PC, you will find forward-thinking, progressive, and open attorneys who work hard with your best interests in mind. At our law firm you will find modern art, sleek brushed aluminum, and lots of light, unlike the traditional law office. Arenson Law Group, PC attorneys handle cases throughout Iowa and focus on practices such as: Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.
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Nikolas Richard Pilcher
Story County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University School of Law
My name is Nikolas Richard Pilcher and I am an attorney at The Law Offices of Parmenter, Pilcher, & Pilcher P.C. located in Huxley, Iowa.
I am a United States Army Veteran and an active member of my community! I received a Bachelor of Science from Bradley University in Peoria IL, and my Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale IL.
niko@huxleyattorneys.com
https://huxley-attorneys.com
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Raphael Scheetz
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Immigration
Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994 to focus his attention on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases. Mr. Scheetz has successfully represented hundreds of clients. The cases included persons who want to apply to become American citizens, and American citizens who want to petition for their spouse, fiancée, children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States. Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State...
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Mr. J. Keith Rigg
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Cannabis Law and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Since 1982, J. Keith Rigg has provided legal advice and representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and Polk County. His practice is limited to criminal law and the defense of those accused of crimes such as: * White Collar Crimes * Fraud * Conspiracy * Homicide * Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes * Drug and Narcotic Sales and Possession * Theft ...
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Celena Faith Bevard
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
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Celena graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a criminal law concentration. During law school, Celena worked for the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients against a variety of charges, including numerous OWIs in the City of Cleveland. Celena also worked in the Juvenile Division and has experience with emergency custody situations and juvenile delinquency. At the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Celena gained additional experience with complex drug charges and crimes against children.
Celena graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. She majored in International Relations and Political...
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Shawn Fitzgerald
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Business
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
At Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, P.L.C., our Iowa City criminal defense attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience providing our community with excellent legal advocacy in criminal law. We’re thoughtful, skilled and resourceful legal professionals prepared to fight for your rights and protect your best interests wherever your case may take you.
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Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law and DUI
University of Iowa
Thomas D. S. Farnsworth was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. Thomas received a Bachelor of Business Administration, in Finance, from the University of Iowa and the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. During Thomas' undergraduate experience he clerked at a local law firm and worked as a pretrial interviewer for the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa. In 2004 Thomas began the accelerated program in at the University of Iowa College of Law and graduated in December of 2006. While in law school Thomas was licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to work as a prosecuting legal intern. Thomas...
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Ryan Babich
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
Ryan prides himself in listening carefully to his clients' needs and responding to them honestly and thoroughly. Most family law clients in Iowa will go through mediation prior to going to court. With Ryan's experience creating excellent outcomes during the mediation process, his clients often save both the financial and the high emotional costs of going to court. Ryan is also an experienced litigator and he vigorously represents his clients in the courtroom when necessary. Ryan has many years of experience litigating family law, divorce and child custody cases. He is experienced, honest, compassionate, but tenaciously aggressive when needed. Let...
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Johnathan Lee Sears
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Timothy McCarthy II
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
With 30 years of experience in representing clients, Timothy McCarthy knows how to take on the most challenging cases and proactively defend his clients in every situation. His path toward his legal career started after receiving his B.A. from Drake University. He studied law at Drake University's Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 1983. Since graduating, he has become licensed to practice not only in Iowa, but also in the U.S. District Court in the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the U.S. Court of Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Now, Timothy McCarthy is...
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Aaron Hamrock
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and White Collar Crime
Drake University
Aaron Hamrock is a founder and partner at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which is dedicated to giving clients in the West Des Moines area the highest quality of criminal defense. With nearly 15 years of experience, Aaron has defended hundreds of clients facing charges including DUI, federal offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes. He believes in giving each client personal attention and respect, and keeping communication open. Aaron pursued a legal career with this goal in mind.
His studies began at Central College, where he graduated before earning in Juris Doctor at Drake University. In 1995, he became licensed to practice...
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Ben Lynch
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Criminal, Civil Rights, Family and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
Voted best law firm in Des Moines - recipient of 'Top 40 Lawyer Under 40' and 'Super Lawyer' awards. Ben Lynch graduated w/ honors from Drake Law School & offers free consultations on employment, personal injury, work comp, family, criminal, & civil rights cases. Read our 500+ Google reviews (5.0 rating) to learn how we put clients first & obtain results. We've collected millions of dollars for hundreds of clients.
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Daniel Joseph Rothman
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorney's office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Attorney’s Office until March of 2009. During his time as an OWI prosecutor, Mr. Rothman was an instructor for the Prosecutors Training Council’s Annual Officer’s training school on OWI law and a presenter for the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force’s annual training regarding OWI law. Mr. Rothman was invited to teach other attorneys in...
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Thomas Viner
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, I graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1998. I went on to Knox College where I obtained my B.A. in History, graduating in 2002. I then went to Drake University School of Law, graduating in December 2004. I have lived and practiced in Linn County since 2005, practicing in 40 counties throughout Eastern Iowa.
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Judd Parker
Dallas County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
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Drake University Law School
Judd Parker joined the Parker Law Office PLLC in 2012 upon graduation of Drake Law School. The Parker Law Office PLLC moved from its location in Clinton, Iowa to Adel, Iowa in the summer of 2017 before moving to the current location in Waukee, Iowa. A satellite office was opened in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa in 2020 to better represent clients in that area.
The Parker Law Office PLLC is a general practice focusing on zealously representing clients in Central Iowa faced with criminal charges and in family law matters.
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Brian Johnson
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Admitted to practice in the State of Iowa in 2004; Admitted to practice in the Northern District of Iowa in 2006.
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John Nicholas Capellupo
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Drake University
Born in raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I made my way to Iowa in 2009 to attend Drake University. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Law, Politics and Society in 2012 and went on to attend Drake University Law School and graduated in 2016. I sat for and passed the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2016 and moved to Cedar Rapids shortly after to begin working for Viner Law Firm. In November 2019, I became a shareholder in the firm.
My primary areas of practice include Family Law and Criminal Defense. I am always accepting new clients so please reach...
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Peter Shayman
Linn County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
Education: Indiana University, B.A., 2010
De Paul University, J.D., 2015
Admitted to Iowa Bar 2015
Areas of Practice:
Civil: Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Name Change
Criminal: OWI/DUI, DOT matters, Juvenile, Possession Controlled Substance, General Criminal Defense
Appellate: Criminal and Civil
Associations:
Iowa Bar Association, 2015 to present
Linn County Bar Association, 2016 to present
NACDA Top 10 under 40 Criminal Law 2017
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Daniel James Vondra
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Dan was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2004, and has been practicing law in Iowa and throughout the United States since then. Shortly after graduating from law school, Dan had his first felony jury trial, which resulted in an acquittal on a forgery charge in Johnson County, Iowa. Two years later, Dan represented a woman facing child endangerment charges and gained valuable jury trial experience on a case that he argued all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court (State v. Mitchell, 757 N.W.2d 431, Iowa 2008).
Dan’s next appearance before the Iowa Supreme Court resulted in...
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Adam Pollack
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Iowa
As a licensed attorney in both Iowa and California, Adam Pollack has been practicing law since 1998. As a former prosecutor for Johnson County (Iowa City area), Adam Pollack has an experienced and nuanced view regarding the complexities of the criminal justice system. Pollack has practiced criminal defense in Iowa for over a decade.
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John E. Beasley
Johnson County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal, Family and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
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Richard E. H. Phelps II
Jasper County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Criminal
University of Tulsa
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Peter Ickes
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
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Drake University Law School
Peter Ickes maintains a varied practice focused on litigation, including both civil and criminal law. Peter has trial and courtroom experience in both state and federal courts, including complex federal cases. He practices in every county in Iowa and is familiar with many county prosecutors, leading to positive outcomes for his clients. He is a client-focused lawyer, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy tailored to the needs of each case. He is a member of the Iowa Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.
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Danielle Dunne
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Dean A Stowers
Polk County, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Attorney Deans Stowers began his career as a lawyer at the United State Sentencing Commission. In private practice, Dean has tried many criminal jury trials in Iowa state and federal court, including the only federal death penalty case in Iowa in the last 50 years.
Among his other accomplishments are numerous not guilty verdicts in state and federal court, and reversals in appellate cases. Dean is known as an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients.
Dean is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Pennsylvania, the United States Supreme Court, the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the 8th Circuit Court of...
