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Scott Alan Michels

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Overview

Practice Areas

48% DUI / DWI
5 years, 215 cases
47% Criminal Defense
5 years, 214 cases
5% Workers Compensation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

303 Locust St. Suite 200

Des Moines, IA 50309

Office: 515-226-0500
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Languages Spoken

English

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Résumé

License

5 years since Scott Alan Michels was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Iowa	Authorized to practice law	2007	06/22/2010

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Associate Attorney at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC	2007–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Drake University	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2007
Upper Iowa University	Criminology; Psychology	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2003

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
NHTSA Field Sobriety Test Certification	NHTSA/IACP	2009
Young Alumni Award	Upper Iowa University	2009

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys	2008-present
Member	Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2007-present

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Contributor Level 7

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Cases

State v. S.M.

Outcome: Not Guilty

State v. J.F.

Outcome: Dismissed

State v. L.H.