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5.0 /5.0
23 Client Reviews
$ 250-300 per hour
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Amanda Teresa Adams
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About Amanda
Biography
With over 15 years in practice, Amanda T. Adams brings big‑firm trial experience from Des Moines to her boutique practice, the Law Offices of Amanda T. Adams PLLC. She serves individuals, families, and businesses, applying the trial skills she learned earlier in her career to achieve effective results for each client. Ms. Adams is driven by the conviction that legal help should be accessible and works to resolve matters promptly and efficiently while keeping clients informed and supported. *Initial Consultation is FREE*
Compassion and experience in the most challenging family cases.
I want to help the lawsuits and garnishments stop to get you the peace of mind you deserve.
The process of Dissolution of Marriage can be heartbreaking. If we need to take your case to trial, I am not afraid to go there. But I'm also in favor of saving you money to try to achieve a certain result through settlement if possible.
I believe clients deserve prompt status updates and returned phone calls and emails
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
50%
17 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
17 years
Criminal Defense
15%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
5%
9 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Iowa for 17 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Amanda T. Adams PLLC
(515) 400-4754
Mobile
6165 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, IA, 50131
amandatadamsjdlaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Amanda online.
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Posted by Oslendy | December 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
La mejor abogada
Muy buena abogada , les recomiendo que las contraten , es muy amable y respetuosa, muy atenta con sus clientes, mi experiencia fue genial , siempre estuvo ahí para cualquier , pregunta , y además , me ayudó mucho , y me resolvió , mi caso , súper feliz que allá sido , mi abogada , no duden en contact...
Amanda Adams
Replied last December 20, 2025Muchas gracias!
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Resourceful
She did a great job with my child custody battle! She was very resourceful and accommodating to my situation.
Amanda Adams
Replied last December 20, 2025Thank you for the review!
Posted by Michael | October 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thank you very much Amanda!
Amanda helped me with my child custody case against my ex-wife. My case kept getting postponed and didn't seem like it was ever going to over. I'm thankful that Amanda stuck with me and didn't give up on me even when things got tough. Her efforts made it possible for my kids and I to be reunited afte...
Amanda Adams
Replied last December 20, 2025Thank you for your review! I'm glad you were satisfied with the outcome!
Posted by Sylvia | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyer assessment
Amanda works very hard for me as her client. She is assertive and very knowledgeable. So far I hired for 2 cases and she won both. She is now working on my 3rd case. Amanda is discrete and is very caring. I trust her with her recommendations.
Posted by Gail | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Hard work and dedication produced amazing results
Amanda is an incredibly intelligent, hard working, dedicated lawyer. We have hired her to represent us in a number of cases and have had excellent results each time. For example, one case involved a problem that occurred when we filed bankruptcy using a different lawyer. That lawyer did not have us s...
Amanda Teresa Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is detail oriented, punctual and involved. Gets the job done."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Amanda Adams. I am a Tennessee attorney and worked with her on a novel and complicated interstate custody case involving Iowa and Tennessee jurisdiction over children where Ms. Adams and I successfully argued that Tennessee was the “home state” for any litigation regarding two (2) children despite one child living in Iowa for a substantial period and one child being born in Iowa. Ms. Adams’ work ethic, research, and presentation were superlative. I will send anybody needing legal work in Iowa or Illinois to Amanda Adams without hesitation."
"I worked with Amanda T. Adams during law school and for several years following graduation. She continues to be a friend and colleague I admire. Amanda is knowledgeable, kind and highly intelligent. She works hard for her clients and will always put 100% into each case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda is a fine attorney who really cares about her clients."
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Rene Hernandez
Employment and labor lawyer
John Juergensmeyer
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner/Head Attorney, Law Offices of Amanda T. Adams PLLC
2021 - 2022
Associate, OFlaherty Law P.C.
2020 - 2021
Associate Attorney, The Hope Law Firm P.C.
2018 - 2020
Legal Counsel, Iowa Public Information Board
2008 - 2019
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Amanda T. Adams LLC
2005 - 2008
Law Clerk, Law Office of Rene Hernandez, P.C.
Associations
2018 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember, CLE and Law Day Committee Members
2018 - Present
Iowa Organization of Women AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Polk County Women AttorneysMember, Auction Committee Member
2016 - 2018
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysMember
2008 - 2018
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2022
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Helped Mom and Step Dad Win Contested Adoption
Success
Helped Dad Win Temporary Custody after Mother Left State with Child
Success
Obtained Cram Down Lowering Client's Car Payments While Keeping Car
Success with Chapter 13 plan order
DUI Defense in DuPage County
Successful Settlement
Student loan debt reduction settlements
Success
Student loan debt reduction settlements
Success
Helped Aunt and Father win Residential Placement of Minor Child Despite living with Grandmother/Aunt
success
Helped Dad win Custody of Daughter after she lived with mom for 9 years
Won
Helped Mother win when rich grandmother promised she'd avenge the break up with dad winning custody
won
Helped Father Win Residential Parenting Authority after 9 Years in custody of mother
Won
Education
2007
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Speaking Engagements
2011
Kane County Bar Association March 2011, employment law CLE
Plaintiff's Employment Law
Publications
2019
Iowa Public Information Board Website
Subject: When a property transaction is "complete" pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j)
2019
Iowa Public Information Board Website
Traffic Monitoring System Open Records Policy
2019
Iowa Public Information Board Website
The limits of confidentiality in a peace officer's investigative report under Iowa Code section 22.7(5)
2018
Iowa Public Information Board Website
Applicability of Iowa Code Section 22.7(11) to Camera Footage of Public Traffic Accidents if a Police Officer is also a Party to that Accident
2018
2018
Iowa Public Information Board Website
When are documents possessed by public officials 'public record' as defined by Iowa Code section 22.1(3)(a-b)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get in trouble for violation of my custody agreement if my daughters are at my house more often than my custody agreement?
03 May 2020
Q&A
If you request to vacate a divorce decree and granted does it mean they are still married
07 May 2020
Q&A
My x owes 19,000.00 in back child support and state seems to not be doing anything should I get a lawyer involved and will it he
21 Apr 2020