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Bradley T. Boffeli
Dubuque, IA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Holding a license to practice law is a privilege that I deeply value and am honored to uphold the responsibilities it entails. The relationships I have cultivated with clients, attorneys, financial experts, realtors, technology professionals, insurance agents, courthouse employees, and others reinforce daily that despite our differences, we share commonalities and ways to connect. I diligently explore all alternatives with my clients, aiming to provide practical advice and solutions that meet their current needs and situations.
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Eric Checketts
Glenwood, IA Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Iowa
My practice is centered on a philosophy of personalized service. Calls returned, emails answered, and constant awareness of your legal matter's status are just a few of the ways that I strive to make your experience superlative.
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Aaron H. R. Ginkens
West Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(515) 255-8680
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 170
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
I am a native Iowan, originally from Chariton. I attended Drake University and Drake Law School and graduated in 2003. I'm licensed to practice in all state and federal courts located in Iowa. I've had a general practice law firm for 17 years and practice in the areas of real estate, family law, juvenile law, debt collection, contracts and a variety of civil matters.
I have been focusing my practice recently on representing the sellers of real estate, for sale by owner (fsbo).
I would be happy to assist you.
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Shannon D. Simpson
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCouncil Bluffs, IA Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Creighton University
Shannon earned her law degree from Creighton University School of Law.
For over 20 years she has exclusively focused on divorce and family law matters. Shannon’s deep experience in every aspect of family law, including the most complex custody, property division and asset valuation matters, is complemented by a natural sense of empathy. Clients can trust her straightforward, clear-eyed guidance. They know that Shannon will be there when and where they need her.
A wife and the mother of three daughters, Shannon enjoys running in her spare time as well as attending her daughters many activities.
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Celena Faith Bevard
Urbandale, IA Family Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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Ben Lynch
Clive, IA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Criminal and Estate Planning
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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Allison R Abbott
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
Drake University
Allison Abbott has been with Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006. Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.
Allison was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Allison was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1999. She is admitted to both the Northern and Southern Districts in Iowa.
Allison has earned the Distinguished peer review rating for high professional achievement...
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Danni Harris
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
I have over nineteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a member attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent guardianship and termination of parental rights cases. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas...
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Ryan Babich
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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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Kimberly Kuchel
Le Mars, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Kimberly (Schroeder) Kuchel is an associate attorney at Bauerly & Langel P.L.C. She went to Morningside College to obtain her undergraduate degree in business administration. She graduated with her law degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2018 and upon graduation, worked for Corbett Anderson Law Firm in Sioux City, Iowa. In November 2019, she began working for Bauerly & Langel PLC. She is also licensed in South Dakota and Nebraska.
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Thomas Viner
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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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Dana Judas
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Iowa
I am a Waterloo, Iowa native practicing exclusively in family law. I received my BA from the University of Iowa in 2010 where I majored in English and graduated with honors. In 2014, I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law and was admitted to practice in Iowa in September. I am currently a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, the Linn County Bar Association, and the Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court. I currently serve as secretary of the Linn Law Club. I love to travel and experience new places. I have previously lived in...
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Bryan Goldsmith
Ottumwa, IA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Creighton University School of Law
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Nick E Wingert
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
See website at: https://www.maynelaw.com/
![Danielle M Janacek]( "Danielle M Janacek")
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Danielle M Janacek
Davenport, IA Family Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Campbell Law School
Danielle is a passionate and zealous family law attorney who is dedicated to helping her clients navigate the legal complexities of family law matters. Danielle takes a straightforward, no-nonsense approach in advising her client's and setting realistic expectations from the very beginning of representation.
Danielle graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL in 2019 earning her B.A. with a double major of Political Science and Communication Studies and minor in Women and Gender Studies. She graduated from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, NC in 2022 earning her J.D.
Danielle joined Newton Law, PLC, in 2023, and is licensed...
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William N. Toomey
Iowa CIty, IA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
Will was born in raised in the Iowa City area and obtained his undergraduate degrees and his law degree from the University of Iowa. He was admitted to the practice of law in Iowa in 2005 and has successfully argued cases before the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Iowa Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in all federal courts in Iowa. His diverse practice includes business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury and wrongful death litigation, divorce and child custody litigation, landlord-tenant law, business formation and acquisition, and representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
Will lives in Iowa City...
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Brian Johnson
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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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![Eric M. Updegraff]( "Eric M. Updegraff")
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Eric M. Updegraff
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Employment and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
Representing employees and workers in workplace issues since 2004. I concentrate my practice on protecting workers rights in Workers' Compensation Claims, Personal Injury and Employment Law, including wage and hour disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Federal Civil Rights Act violations for age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disabilities. I also represent individuals facing harassment on the basis of race, color and/or national origin under the Federal Civil Rights Act. We are experienced trial lawyers in representing workers faced with all types of employment law issues, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile-environment sexual harassment, quid...
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Seth J. Harrington
Urbandale, IA Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Law school doesn’t just teach you about the law. It also teaches you to never give up. While it was probably the hardest thing I ever did, the lessons I learned there are why I can stand up for clients at some of the hardest times of their lives. I graduated from Drake Law School in 2004 and have ten years of experience in the courts of Iowa standing up for people’s rights, whether as a private attorney, a prosecutor or a child protection attorney.
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Todd Elverson
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
![Spencer Vasey Dirth]( "Spencer Vasey Dirth")
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Spencer Vasey Dirth
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
University of Iowa College of Law
![Danielle Dunne]( "Danielle Dunne")
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Danielle Dunne
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Family, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
Drake University Law School
![Frank J. Nidey]( "Frank J. Nidey")
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Frank J. Nidey
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Iowa
FRANK J. NIDEY, partner, is a 1980 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction. He practiced as a public defender in the Burlington and Cedar Rapids offices for a total of four years. He has been in private practice since 1984. Mr. Nidey is a member of the Linn County and Iowa State Bar Associations, and the Linn County Family Law Committee. Mr. Nidey is the co-author of "Mandatory Penalties, Victim Cooperation, and the Judicial Processing of Domestic Abuse Assault Cases," Crime and Delinquency (1995). He was given the Volunteer Lawyers...
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John E. Beasley
Iowa CIty, IA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
![Tyler Coe]( "Tyler Coe")
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Tyler Coe
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Tyler Coe is known for his approachable demeanor and awareness of the many factors that come into play in each case. High conflict cases and financial matters are key areas of emphasis for Tyler. He thoroughly analyzes and collaborates with clients to understand and get to the bottom of complicated relationships.
As a family lawyer, he is experienced in managing cases involving divorce, child custody, modifications, and high conflict disputes. He is familiar with the unique needs in mid-to-high asset divorce. He routinely represents young professionals, established professionals, business owners, executives, and stay-at-home spouses. He works closely with financial advisors, accountants,...
![Dai Gwilliam]( "Dai Gwilliam")
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Dai Gwilliam
Iowa City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
![Jay Warner Mez]( "Jay Warner Mez")
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Jay Warner Mez
Council Bluffs, IA Family Law Lawyer
300 West Broadway
Suite 3
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Mr. William Ray Monroe
Burlington, IA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
![Stephen Newport]( "Stephen Newport")
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Stephen Newport
Bettendorf, IA Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
![Jeremy N. Gallagher]( "Jeremy N. Gallagher")
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Jeremy N. Gallagher
Dubuque, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law
![Steven Kohl]( "Steven Kohl")
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Steven Kohl
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
(712) 389-1108
505 Fifth Street, Suite 510
P.O. Box 1825
Sioux City, IA 51102-1825
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa
![Jonathan Kramer]( "Jonathan Kramer")
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Jonathan Kramer
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family, Antitrust, Divorce and Estate Planning
![Austin Norden]( "Austin Norden")
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Austin Norden
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Iowa School of Law
![Jason Robert Burdick]( "Jason Robert Burdick")
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Jason Robert Burdick
West Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Iowa College of Law
![Robert Johnson]( "Robert Johnson")
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Robert Johnson
Fort Madison, IA Family Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Municipal and Personal Injury
Drake Law School
![Heather Michelle Simplot]( "Heather Michelle Simplot")
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Heather Michelle Simplot
Ottumwa, IA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Arizona State University, College of Law
![Robert Deck]( "Robert Deck")
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Robert Deck
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
![Jeffrey Swartz]( "Jeffrey Swartz")
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Jeffrey Swartz
Waukon, IA Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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