Edward Samuel Fishman

Edward Samuel Fishman

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate ... +3 more

2651 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 12 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2013

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Fishman Law Firm

2651 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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Edward Samuel Fishman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sheryl | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Relieved to have peace of mind that my affairs are in order!

I needed to update my will after 10 years and was highly recommended that I contact Eddie Fishman to get this accomplished. In talking my situation over with him I changed the will into a trust. This made more sense and he executed all paperwork in a timely manor. He was very helpful to insure all de...tail was exactly as I wanted my property disbursed when I’m gone as well as if I were to need assistance while still living. I’m very grateful for the referral I received and would highly recommend him to others. Thank you Eddie for your expertise!

Posted by Karl | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent lawyer

Eddie came recommended to my family as we live out of state and at the time were dealing with a difficult probate case. He made a difficult situation a little easier through his diligent & professional handling of our case. In the end our case resolved with the best possible outcome thanks to Eddie.... 10/10 I highly recommend Eddie and would personally use him again if the need ever arises.

Posted by Kris | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service!!

I was fortunate to find Eddie through a friend and one of his colleagues. He promptly responded to my initial contact and took the time to thoroughly explain the process during our first phone call. Eddie consistently replied to emails quickly and achieved the perfect resolution. I couldn't be hap...pier with the excellent level of service.

Posted by Laura | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Quick and clear response

We are lucky to have found Eddie as we live out of state and were dealing with a Iowa violation. He responded right away when we reached out and I appreciated that he took as much time in our inital phone call to explain the process. He always responded to emails in a timely fashion and resolved our ...case with the best possible outcome!

Posted by Megan | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Experience

Eddie went above and beyond any expectations I had for a lawyer. I hired Eddie after a bad experience with my previous representation during this same case. My custody case had already been ongoing for almost a year by the time I found Edward. After I had my initial consult with him, I knew he wou...ld fight for my children and I, and without a single doubt- and he did. He won my custody case for me!!! I could tell he was not just here to take every penny I had, he has integrity and prides himself with his services. Eddie let me do a lot of the tedious work throughout my case, saving me a significant amount of money. His communication and response time is immaculate- you would never know you were not his only client. He never made me feel like my questions or concerns were a burden or unimportant. Edward represented me through two, eight hour days at trial. He encouraged me on breaks throughout my testimony and cross-examination, which was reassuring when I had no idea what to expect. He always included me throughout my custody trial and kept me informed with any questions I had. I felt very prepared when it came time for me to provide my testimony to the court due to Edward's pretrial preparation. Eddie has a professional demeanor, dedicated work ethic, and is committed to all he serves. Edward is honest with his charges/ billing, and when any questions came up about any billing concerns, he was always willing to explain and help me understand. Eddie is also reasonable and easy to work with regarding payments. Eddie surpassed my expectations and without question, I would utilize him again in the future if needed. I have recommended Eddie to multiple people over the course of our eight month client-attorney relationship, and will continue to do so going forward. I cannot thank Eddie enough for his tenacity throughout my case, and for getting me the outcome I had wanted. Megan Alger

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Joel Fenton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is a smart and dedicated attorney. I have seen him at work in the courtroom and he is always prepared and effectively advocating for his clients. I greatly respect him as a colleague and fellow practitioner."

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Aaron Ginkens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Edward is a very competent criminal defense attorney. I routinely refer clients to him."

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Jeremy Feitelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Edward is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - 2015

Law Clerk, Iowa Fifth Judicial District

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2012 - 2012

Student Legal Intern, University Of Iowa College Of Law Legal Clinic

2011 - 2013

Research Assistant to Professor Josephine Gittler, University of Iowa College of Law

Associations

2018 - Present

C. Edwin Moore American Inn of Court

Member

2018 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Treasurer

2018 - Present

Beaverdale Neighborhood Association

Board Member

Education

2013

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Miami

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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