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JoAnn Lois Barten
also known as JoAnn Barten
About JoAnn
Biography
JoAnn Barten has worked as an immgration lawyer since 1998. She handles nearly every type of U.S. immigration application process including employment, family, victims, citizenship and removal case. She often fixes legal mistakes by others or helps with lengthy delays. Her clients are global and she is available to meet by phone and in person.
Experienced Immigration Lawyer - Call 515-512-5048
Experienced Immigration Lawyer - Call 515-512-5048
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Iowa for 28 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find JoAnn online.
JoAnn Lois Barten's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family
Posted by Olga Esther | January 31, 2014 | Family
Children Petition
Attorney Barten was the first attorney I met with that outlined a reasonable strategy to file the Petition for my children, which has been a case that other attorneys in Missouri, where I lived, lost interest in when it was clear that wasn't easy. She was calm and patient, but very efficient and r...
JoAnn Lois Barten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very hardworking and friendly."
"JoAnn is my first call for consultation if I have a new immigration matter on which I need the insight of someone more experienced. JoAnn has a great deal of very focused experience in immigration, particularly family-based immigration matters. I've reached out to her on a number of occasions and my clients and I have benefited greatly from her input."
"I have known JoAnn for almost fifteen years. JoAnn is diligent and professional lawyer with experience in employment-based and family-based immigration and removal defense. I have referred clients to JoAnn and can attest to her competence, professionalism and ethics. I highly recommend JoAnn for your immigration needs."
"I cannot say enough how impressed my clients have been with the advice and assistance provided by JoAnn regarding immigration matters. She has also proven to be an invaluable resource whenever I have questions regarding the potential effect a certain drug conviction will have on an individual's immigration status."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 5% America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry
2019
10 Best Immigration Attorneys - Iowa, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Des Moines, Iowa Top 3 Immigration Lawyers, Three Best Rated
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Barten Law Office, P.C.
1999 - 2005
Attorney, Boliver Law Firm
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Missouri Court of Appeals
1996 - 1996
Law Clerk, St. Louis Civil Rights Commission
Associations
2022 - Present
Ames Area Refugee AllianceMember
2014 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Juvenile Court - Immigration CommitteeLawyer - Advisor
1999 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2018
Iowa Supreme Court, Client Security Trust CommissionCommission Member
2008 - 2013
Worldly Goods - Non-ProfitPresident, Board of Directors
2004 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa Nebraska Chapter)Chair
2004 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2002 - 2003
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska chatper)Chair
2002 - 2003
American Immigratin Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
B.S. - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
2022
2020
Immigration Law for Employers
2019
Hot Immigration Yoga: Twisting Yourself in Knots with Your Feet to the Fire
2019
CLE Commitee
2014
Immigration Law Management
2013
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2013
Workshop for International Students and Scholars
2011
2010
Immigration Issues Facing Children in Your Classroom
2010
Immigration and Criminal Defense Crossing Paths with Padilla v. Kentucky
2010
2007
Drug Crimes, Immigration Consequences, and Alternatives
2005
The Immigration Impact of Crimes for Non-citizens
2005
Immigration Law Practice for New Practioners
2005
Removal Clinic, Master Calendar Hearings
2003
Removal and Waivers
2001
Family Immigration
Publications
2011
2009
2008
2007
2006
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can i sue my employer for withdrawing my H 1 VISA Petition
15 Feb 2017
Hiring an Immigration Lawyer in another state?
18 Sep 2013
If fiance and I get married on her tourist visa, will she be allowed to leave to go back to Ireland as originally planned?
24 Jul 2013
Legal Guides
Students Overstaying Their Visas Could be Subject to a 3 or 10 Year Bar Beginning August 2018
12 Jul 2018
Immigration Courts Now Limited in Granting Administrative Closure
12 Jul 2018
Trump Administration Separates Children From Their Parents Requesting Asylum at the Border
12 Jul 2018