George Cady
Hampton, IA Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family, Agricultural, Divorce and Estate Planning
Kathryn Salazar
Washington, IA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
Matthew Berry
Clear Lake, IA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Agricultural, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law
Matthew Berry
Clear Lake, IA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Agricultural, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law
Bradley Price
Mason City, IA Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa, College of Law
Donald Esser
Mason City, IA Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Todd Klapatauskas
Dubuque, IA Family Law Attorney
Family, Animal, Appeals and Domestic Violence
Robert Schlegel
Washington, IA Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Roger Sutton
Charles City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
Roger Schoell
Marshalltown, IA Family Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Elizabeth Croco
Iowa City, IA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law .
Michael Kennedy
Iowa City, IA Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa Law School
Linda Madison Levey
Iowa City, IA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
![Brad Marsicek]( "Brad Marsicek")
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Brad Marsicek
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOmaha, IA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Nebraska College of Law
Nebraska and Iowa Divorce and Child Custody trial lawyer who primarily handles divorce and child custody cases around Omaha and Elkhorn, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa and surrounding areas. Over 40+ domestic trials and countless contested hearings appearances for clients. Advocate for parents seeking to preserve their access to their children and their parental rights.
Trained Nebraska Parenting Plan Mediator.
Brad is a local attorney, trained mediator, dedicated father, and relentless advocate for clients with experience before most area Nebraska and Iowa judges and attorneys.
![Janell K Broekemier]( "Janell K Broekemier")
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Janell K Broekemier
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Construction and Divorce
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebraska and Iowa Civil and Family Law trial lawyer who primarily handles cases in Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa, Sioux City, and surrounding areas. Advocates for parents seeking to preserve access to their children and parental rights, and for those seeking a fair resolution to their domestic and general litigation matters.
Janell is a local attorney and relentless advocate for clients, with litigation experience in both Iowa and Nebraska.
![T. Cody Farrens]( "T. Cody Farrens")
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T. Cody Farrens
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Iowa College of Law
Attorney T. Cody Farrens was raised in Decatur, Nebraska working on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha before attending law school at the University of Iowa. While in law school, Cody was on the Jessup International Moot Court Competition and was published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems.
Cody graduated from law school in 2010 and relocated with his family to Sioux City, where he began work at a local law firm focusing on insurance issues, personal injury, family law, and workers’ compensation. He then became a partner at Fankhauser, Farrens...
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Ryan Edward Weese
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Des Moines, IA 50309
Family, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
I have been in practice for over fourteen years and have learned that hard work for my clients always pays off. Family law, personal injury and medical malpractice are difficult areas of the law that create even more difficult situations for my clients. Going through a divorce, being the victim of an injury or malpractice or fighting for custody of children are tough for clients. I want my clients to know that I take their case seriously and will work as hard as possible to get them a positive result.
![Deborah Morris]( "Deborah Morris")
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Deborah Morris
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Sioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Deborah J. Morris was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She attended college at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa where she graduated summa cum laude earning dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Accounting.
Deborah graduated With High Honor from the South Dakota School of Law in 2016 and began working in the field of family law. Deborah opened her own firm in 2019 offering both full and limited scope services in family law, as well as estate planning and business formations services. Deborah joined the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP in January...
![M. John Riley]( "M. John Riley")
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M. John Riley
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCouncil Bluffs, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
I am a partner at Simpson Legal Group, LLC. I was a lawyer in Minnesota prior to practicing in Iowa. I I completed the Comprehensive Divorce & Family Mediation from Crilley Mediation Services to become a mediator in my community.
My education started at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN where I received my Bachelor of Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 2006, I graduated from Hamline University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association.
I was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2013.
![Lindsey R Buchheit]( "Lindsey R Buchheit")
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Lindsey R Buchheit
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Sergeant Bluff, IA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lindsey obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2007. Prior to law school, Lindsey earned her bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the University of Nebraska Wesleyan, graduating with High Distinction on an accelerated three-year program, and played basketball and ran track. Lindsey worked in private practice in the Siouxland area before establishing Buchheit Law, PLC in 2013. After more than a decade as a solo practitioner, Lindsey joined forces with her law partner, John C. “Jack” Ehrich, and established Buchheit & Ehrich Law, PLC on January 1, 2025.
Lindsey is licensed to practice law in...
![Shayla L. McCormally]( "Shayla L. McCormally")
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Shayla L. McCormally
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
Shayla McCormally is a problem solver. Whether it's helping clients navigate difficult family issues, untangle tax problems, or recover after being injured, Shayla devotes herself to creating the best possible solutions for her clients. She knows the issues her clients are facing are stressful and confusing. She offers solutions and reaches outstanding results for clients
![Brett P. Hall]( "Brett P. Hall")
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Brett P. Hall
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of South Dakota School of Law
Brett P. Hall is an attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa. Mr. Hall is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Woodbury County Bar Association. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, School of Law. Brett lives in Sioux City with his wife and four children. He is active within the community and enjoys participating in local fundraising events, and volunteering with local nonprofit organizations.
![Eric Checketts]( "Eric Checketts")
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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.
![Aaron H. R. Ginkens]( "Aaron H. R. Ginkens")
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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.
![Shannon D. Simpson]( "Shannon D. Simpson")
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Shannon D. Simpson
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
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.
![Celena Faith Bevard]( "Celena Faith Bevard")
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Celena Faith Bevard
Urbandale, IA Family 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...
![Bryan Goldsmith]( "Bryan Goldsmith")
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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
![Allison R Abbott]( "Allison R Abbott")
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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...
![Danni Harris]( "Danni Harris")
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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...
![Ryan Babich]( "Ryan Babich")
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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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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.
![Judd Parker]( "Judd Parker")
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Judd Parker
Waukee, IA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Juvenile
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.
![Kimberly Kuchel]( "Kimberly Kuchel")
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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.
![Nick E Wingert]( "Nick E Wingert")
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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/
![David William Patton]( "David William Patton")
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David William Patton
Storm Lake, IA Family Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(712) 732-6720
216 East Fifth Street
Post Office Box 900
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Family, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Drake University
Dave Patton has practiced law for over 35 years, initially in private practice in a suburban law firm in Des Moines, Iowa; then as staff attorney for a small state agency (the Iowa Governor’s Office of Planning and Programming), followed by a move to Richmond, Virginia, where he became a partner in a boutique law firm engaged in business and environmental litigation almost exclusively in federal courts, before returning to his hometown to raise his four boys and engage in the general practice of law, limited to marital, custody, and property disputes, estate and probate matters, real estate and business...
![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...
![Leah Patton]( "Leah Patton")
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Leah Patton
Ames, IA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Juvenile
Patton Legal Services, LLC provides affordable legal services, passionate representation, and access to justice. The firm seeks to address the unmet legal needs of persons who cannot afford legal services. The firm provides affordable legal services to low-income and moderate-income central Iowans in Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Jefferson, Marshalltown, and Webster City. The firm focuses on criminal law, juvenile law, family law, postconviction relief, and administrative law cases, appeals, powers of attorney, living wills, and wills. The firm utilizes a sliding fee scale based on income, flat fees in selected cases, and limited scope services.
![Todd Elverson]( "Todd Elverson")
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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
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