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Assisting all Iowa clients-car wrecks, truck and motorcycle accidents, criminal and family law. Call - (641) 784-6970

I represent clients in all injury cases, including automobile accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, industrial accidents, worker's compensation, construction accidents, and wrongful death.  Call me today about your car wreck or other injury case.  I will get you the money you deserve.

 

My experience spans over 30 years working hard for my clients in 4 states. I also spent ten years teaching college criminal law courses at Graceland University in southern Iowa, and training lawyers and judges in criminal trial techniques throughout Latin America.

 

My criminal law practice includes representation of clients on all felony and misdemeanor charges in state court, including: drug crimes, sexual assault and rape, drunk driving (OWI), child abuse, murder, forgery, identity theft, fraud, theft, burglary, assault, robbery, arson, and all types of traffic offenses.  I have extensive immigration experience that equips me to defend immigrants aggressively, seeking solutions that protect their immigration rights.

 

I also have an active family law practice and represent clients in divorce, custody, adoption, paternity and support cases.  I also work with clients on trust and estate planning matters.

Practice areas

OtherDivorce and separationCriminal defenseCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 30%

    If you have been in a car wreck, call me. I have a first-rate litigation support team, and we will get you what you deserve. I represent clients in all injury cases, including automobile accidents, truck collisions, work and construction accidents, and wrongful death.

    33 years

  2. Car accident: 21%

    If you have been in a car wreck, call me. I have a first-rate litigation support team, and we will get you what you deserve. I represent clients in all injury cases, including automobile accidents, truck collisions, work and construction accidents, and wrongful death.

    33 years

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    My experience spans 26 years working as a criminal defense attorney in 4 states, and 10 years teaching college criminal law courses at Graceland University in southern Iowa. My criminal law practice includes representation of clients on all felony and misdemeanor charges in state court, including: drug crimes, sexual assault and rape, drunk driving (OWI), child abuse, murder, forgery, identity theft, fraud, theft, burglary, assault, robbery, arson, and all types of traffic offenses.

    33 years

  4. Divorce and separation: 20%

    My family law practice includes divorce, custody, paternity and support cases. I also handle contempt cases when you need enforcement help, or when you are accused of violating an order.

    33 years

  1. DUI and DWI: 9%

    I have experience as both a prosecutor of DUI cases and a defense lawyer. I will examine the science behind the test as well as the facts surrounding the stop and any search or questioning. If there is a defense, I will find it and work hard to achieve the best possible result for you.

    33 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

117 S. Linden
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George B. Jones

117 S. Linden
P.O. Box 36
Lamoni, IA, 50140

Fax (641) 784-6968
Website
http://www.TopIowaLawyer.com/

Attorney George B. Jones

Polk County Courthouse
500 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA, 50309

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George B. Jones

Clarke County Courthouse
Osceola, IA, 50213

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Attorney George B. Jones

Johnson County Courthouse
417 South Clinton Street
Iowa City, IA, 52240

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Attorney George B. Jones

Wapello County Courthouse
101 West 4th Street
Ottumwa, IA, 52501

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Attorney George B. Jones

Pottawattamie County Courthouse
227 South 6th Street
Council Bluffs, IA, 51502

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
IAActive200112/10/2020
FLRetired198812/20/2020
ALInactive198711/10/2020
COInactive198611/10/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
Nominated for Top 100 AwardAmerica's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators2020
Nominated for Top 100 Criminal Defense AttorneysTop 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys2020
Selected to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for IowaAmerica's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys2019
Top 10 AttorneyAttorney and Practice Magazine2019
10 Best Attorney RatingAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2019
2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers listSuper Lawyers2019
"10 Best Attorneys" for Iowa nominationAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2018
"Recognizing Excellence In The Practice of Law" nominationLawyers of Distinction2018
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys nominationAmerica's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys2018
Nominated for Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.2018
Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
Expert in Criminal JusticeABA UNDP International Legal Resource Center2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct Professor of Criminal LawGraceland University2001 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Iowa Association for JusticeMember2010 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaAttorney Member2008 - Present
Amnesty InternationalMember2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysAttorney Member2006 - Present
Iowa State Bar Association, International Law SectionAttorney Member2006 - Present
Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member2001 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2001 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney Member1997 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaAttorney Member1994 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaAttorney Member1994 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of AlabamaAttorney Member1994 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAttorney Member1994 - Present
Florida BarMember (retired)1988 - Present
Alabama State BarMember (inactive)1987 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember (inactive)1986 - Present
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney MemberN/A
Iowa State Bar Association, International Law SectionFormer Chair2010 - 2012
Iowa State Bar Association, International Law SectionSection Council Member2010 - 2015
Missouri State Bar AssociationPro Hac Vice2009 - 2012
American Bar Association, International Law SectionAttorney Member2006 - 2018
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember2006 - 2012
Poarch Creek Indian Tribal CourtAttorney Member1990 - 2001
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ABA Rule of Law InitiativeManual de la Evidencia Forense en Centroamérica (Central American Forensic Evidence Manual)2015
American Bar Association publicationRule of Law--Road to Peace2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of DenverJD - Juris Doctor1986
University of DenverMA - Masters1986
Graceland UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1981
Graceland UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
ABA Rule of Law Workshop in Santa Ana, El SalvadorTécnicas de Litigación Oral con Énfasis en la Producción de la Prueba Científica en el Proceso Penal2016
Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Seminar, Des Moines, IowaRepresenting the Juvenile in Adult Court--Panel Participant2014
Academia de Destrezas en Litigación” (Academy of Trial Skills), San Diego, CaliforniaCriminal Trial Skills--Instructor2014
MACDL Annual Meeting and Spring Conference, St. Charles, MissouriDiscovery in Complex Criminal Cases2013
Programa en Guatemala para el Fortalecimiento de la Persecución Penal, Guatemala City, GuatemalaCurso—Taller de Capacitación: Refrescamiento de Técnicas de Litigación Oral2012
NCADRC Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NevadaCollaboration in Criminal Defense2012
Curso Investigaciones En El Sistema Penal Acusatorio Panameño, Coclé, PanamáWorkshop--Investigation in the Panamanian Penal Accusatorial System2012
Criminal Law Section Conference, Des Moines, IowaObtaining and Using Experts in Criminal Defense2012
Programa en México de Apoyo para las Facultades de Derecho, Mexico City, MexicoWorkshop--Litigación Oral Penal2011
Iowa State Bar Association, International Law Section, Des Moines, IowaInternational Law in the Practice of Law in the United States2010
Inter- institutional Course on Oral Trial Techniques in the Penal Justice System, Quito, EcuadorWorkshop-Técnicas de Juicio Oral Penal2010
Inter- institutional Course on Oral Trial Techniques in the Penal Justice System, Coclé, PanamáWorkshop--Técnicas de Juicio Oral Penal2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State of Iowa v R.H.All charges dismissed.
State of Missouri v D.M.All charges dismissed
State of Iowa v L.D.Not guilty jury verdict.
State of Iowa v P.A.NOT GUILTY jury verdict.

Reviews

(32)
5 Star
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4 Star
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Review George Jones

Says how it is

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I had a consultation with George and let me tell you, my gut told me to hire him in that moment. If it wasn't for distance, George would have been my lawyer, although he couldn't take the case George wanted what was best for me as he even went out of his way to recommend other lawyers who could help win my case and if those contacts did not wrong, he had no problem to go out of his way to find more alternative. If this doesn't speak quality and honorable, I don't know what else can.
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Expungement

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I contacted George Jones to handle an expungement of a criminal record from 20 years ago and the entire process went flawlessly .
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Pro Se civil litigation guidance

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I hired George for help to guide me as a pro se client on a complicated lawsuit that involved unusual circumstances with intangible non-monetary targets as the primary goal. We succeeded brilliantly as far as reasonably possible in litigation. Could not have been accomplished without competent and experienced counsel. Thanks George!
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Hired attorney

A criminal/Immigration case

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I hired George to help out with a pretty scary issue where I was in. As an immigrant, I was so worried to see I will lose everything but he got me sorted out after the first telephone call we had. He could help me from both immigration and criminal sides and come up with the best solution which could survive me and my life. He is so respectful, reliable and considerate. He spent time -as much as he could- to solve the problem on-time, and I could get the result right at the time I needed. I wish he had been cheaper and that this all never happened to me. But he made me feel a lot better while he worked and I am so pleasant and satisfied with choosing him now.
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Hired attorney

Great Follow Through

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I have worked with George on two workers' compensation cases as co-counsel. He has done a remarkable job following up with our clients on things we needed and he does so in a timely manner. While I am a lawyer, if I was a client, George would be at the top of my list because the number one thing for any lawyer is prompt and effective communication and George does that.
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Consulted attorney

George knows his stuff!

Posted by

I utilized George for a child custody modification and step-parent adoption. George made this experience as painless as possible and explained each step of the process in great detail and in a way that everyone involved understood. He was wonderful when it came to working with the preparation of witnesses and was always willing to consider ideas and look at things in a new when it came to solving potential problems. George is outstanding at conducting research and never gives up! If you are looking for someone who is willing to listen to your issue and how you would like to see the issue resolved George is the best!
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Hired attorney

On your side.

Posted by

Mr. Jones helped my family through a very difficult situation. If I could give him 10 stars I would. He went above and beyond what most lawyers would have done to resolve the issue.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Extrenely helpful

Posted by

Very patient and understanding person and I am grateful for the help you privided me with today!
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney
George Jones' response: Thank you, and good luck to your friend and his legal dilemma. Give me a call in the future if I can be of assistance again!

Excellent Lawyer with Integrity

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George handled a Guardianship case for me. First, I felt he had my best interest in mind as he prepared the case. Great communication throughout the process. In my dealings with George there was nothing negative to report. In fact, his integrity in billing was heart warming. As a client I had no way of knowing the hours necessary to prepare my case. But when all was said and done, I received a final statement and refund check in the mail for the unused portion of my retainer. Competent and honest.
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Hired attorney
George Jones' response: Thank you Sheri! It was a pleasure working with you!

conscientious and thorough

Posted by

We came to George B. Jones to work on our family trust. He was very helpful to us, and was honest with us if not sure of something. He would do his research and get back with us. While this did take some time (and money), we felt that we got good value and have a great deal of trust in him.
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Hired attorney
George Jones' response: Thank you so much for your confidence in my work. Please continue to call on me for all of your legal needs!
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Attorney endorsements

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Katherine Sears, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 26, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Jones represented a co-defendant in a criminal case. His ability to identify and respond to evidentiary issues is excellent.

Brandon Bohlman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 18, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

George is an excellent lawyer. He is thoughtful and a good communicator. He is one of those attorneys that truly cares for his clients.

Jennifer Zupp, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Having worked with George on two matters now, I can attest that he truly cares about his clients' interests. He is prompt, professional, and bilingual! Hablo un poquito solamente! I would not hesitate to team up with George on any cases in the future!

Brandon Shelton, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Francis Younes

I endorse this lawyer.

Belal Hamideh, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Highly knowledgable attorney. Great asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.

Colin Murphy, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

George and I are members of a well known group of dedicated trial attorneys in the state who defend those accused of criminal offenses. He has earned the reputation as a skilled advocate who can successfully litigate novel and complex issues on his client's behalf. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or a family member to him for advice and representation.

Terry Smith, General practice Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. We first met when we worked together on some real esate matters in connectiion with an estate planning matter. I learned that he is a lawyer sound on the law and with extraordinarily good judgment. He is tenacious and works harder for his clients than most lawyers I know. He undertook a very controversial criminal defense matter and guided his client to a beneficial resolution. George lives in a small town and conducts a very diverse practice. He is an excellent country lawyer in the best sense of that phrase. If I needed a lawyer my first choice on most matters would be George.

Albert Amado, Litigation Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mr. Jones is knowledgeable and experienced in both criminal defense and trial skills. His interest and passion for these areas show in his work. He also has a working knowledge of Spanish that, no doubt, is of great benefit in the service of his clients.

Cost

RATES
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-42%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card