Jennifer was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts and graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa in 1999 with a major in Finance and minors in Business Communications and Coaching.
While at UNI, Jennifer played basketball for four years for the Panthers. She then attended Drake University where she received her Juris Doctor in 2002. During law school she interned with the Jasper County Attorney's Office, Polk County Attorney's Office, and with the Peterson Law Office.
Jennifer was one of twenty-five law students nation-wide to be selected to intern for the Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) corps in Fort Stewart, GA. After graduating law school, she entered private practice with the firm of Grimes, Buck, Schoell, Beach & Hitchins of Marshalltown where she practiced for three years. She then joined with Kelly Bennett and Joanie Grife to form the firm Bennett, Steffens, & Grife, PC in September 2005. In 2011, Jennifer started the Steffens Law Office, P.C. which was later renamed Jennifer Meyer Law, PC, after her marriage.
Jennifer practices primarily in the areas of Family Law (including but not limited to Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Adoption and Juvenile Court) and Criminal Law. She is member of the Iowa Bar Association, Marshall County Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association and was a member Marshalltown Young Professionals and of the Imagine 2011 committee. She also served as a board member for Youth and Shelter Stervices Marshalltown for 2010-2011. Jennifer is previously served on the Executive Board for the Young Lawyers Division of the Iowa Bar Association.
Practice areas
Including but not limited to Divorce, custody, child support, modifications, adoptions, and guardianships
19 years
6 years
Including but not limited to Child In Need of Assistance, Deliquency, Adoption, and Termination of Parental Rights.
19 years
Including but not limited to Divorce, custody, child support, modifications, adoptions, and guardianships
19 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Active | 2002 | 09/12/2021 |
| Legal answers | 2 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Law Practice | CityView Magazine | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Steffens & Grife, PC | 2005 - Present |
| Attorney | Grimes, Buck, Schoell Beach and Hitchins | 2002 - 2005 |
| Intern | Jasper County Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2002 |
| JAG Intern | United States Army | 2000 - 2000 |
| Law Clerk | Peterson Law Office | 2000 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Marshall County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Polk County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Jasper County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| International Academy of Mediators | Member | N/A |
| Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | N/A |
|---|
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| University of Northern Iowa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club | From the Court to the Court | 2002 |
Posted by Patti
Wed Oct 28 2009
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Tue Aug 11 2009
Hope Wood, Family Attorney on May 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jennifer communicates well and is a great advocate for her clients.
Joanie Grife, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a caring and compassionate attorney that knows how to get good results for her clients. She will work hard to make sure her clients are happy. She has a very good reputation among other attorneys. I enjoy working with her.