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Colin Christopher Murphy
Open for Business- West Des Moines, IA
- Licensed for 23 years
About Colin
"How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Iowa" is a must read. Check out my legal guide first before hiring any lawyer to defend your DUI in Iowa.
I focus primarily on defending those accused of possessing, delivering, cultivating or manufacturing marijuana and other narcotics. I also specialize in helping individuals recover property that has been unlawfully seized through civil forfeiture, which allows Iowa law enforcement agencies to profit from large amounts of cash, firearms, vehicles and other property taken from innocent persons. A significant part of my practice includes representing those charged with alcohol and drug-impaired offenses, ranging from public intoxication to OWI to vehicular homicide.
Over the past two years, my cannabis law practice has grown to include counseling Iowa growers and businesses by providing legal planning, regulatory support, corporate guidance and compliance strategies to help navigate the rapidly evolving hemp and CBD space.
As a trial attorney, I've tried dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases to a jury and obtained dismissals of more than 100 other drug and OWI charges, including driver's licenses revocations, through successful pre-trial motions.
I take a keen interest in developing and litigating issues in traffic stops and other search and seizure contexts to expand the rights of the accused. As trial counsel in State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767 (Iowa 2011), I challenged the voluntariness of a detained driver's consent to search his vehicle under the Iowa Constitution. The Pals decision is now one of the seminal cases on the issue of warrantless consent searches.
My knack for understanding and simply explaining complex scientific concepts such as infrared spectrophotometry in breath testing, headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detection in blood and urine testing, statistical analysis and measurement uncertainty is well known throughout the defense bar. The same can be said for my work in exposing drug K9 "alerts" that were either false positives or otherwise cued by the handler. I am one of a few attorneys in the state who have successfully challenged a vehicle search based on these highly questionable "alerts."
I am twice published in the area of OWI defense. In 2014, I co-authored the first edition one of the few practice-specific treatises in the state, Iowa OWI Defense: The Law and Practice, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company. I also wrote a chapter focusing on the use of indepedent forensic investigations, including crash data and blood alcohol analysis, in Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases, 2013 ed. by Aspatore Books.
As an appellate lawyer, I have briefed and argued issues of constitutional and statutory importance before the Iowa Supreme Court and Iowa Court of Appeals. In 2012, I won Mitchell County v. Zimmerman, 810 N.W.2d 1 (Iowa 2012), in which a unanimous Iowa Supreme Court struck down a local road-protection ordinance as unconstitutional under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.
Practice areas
- Drug Crime: 70%
Defending drug possession, delivery, cultivation and manufacturing charges and the return of seized property (civil forfeiture) from initial appearance to trial and appeal with special emphasis on traffic stops and search warrants in state court.
20 years
- DUI and DWI: 20%
Defending the accused drinking or drug-impaired driver from license revocation hearings to trial with special emphasis on traffic stops; field sobriety testing; PBTs; implied consent; forensic breath, blood and urine testing and refusals.
20 years
- Business: 10%
Providing Iowa cannabis growers and entrepreneurs with the requisite legal planning, regulatory support, corporate guidance and compliance strategies to help navigate the rapidly evolving hemp and CBD space.
3 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC
440 Fairway Drive, Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
- Office (866) 827-3376
- Mobile (515) 291-6764
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Active | 1998 | 02/09/2021 |
| PA | Retired | 1997 | 01/02/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers - Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer | Thompson Reuters | 2020 |
| Super Lawyers - Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer | Thompson Reuters | 2019 |
| Super Lawyers - Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer | Thompson Reuters | 2018 |
| Pharmacology of ETOH, Marijuana & Benzodiazepines - Certificate | The McShane Firm, LLC | 2011 |
| NHTSA SFST Practitioner Certificate of Completion (24 Hours) | Platt & Associates | 2009 |
| Forensic Blood & Urine Testing Certificate (28 Hours) | William C. Head / Headlines Marketing | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Annual DUI Seminar | NCDD/NACDL | 2008 |
| Certificate of Competency - BAC DataMaster | National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc. | 2008 |
| Honors Graduate | Drake Law School | 1996 |
| Research Editor | Drake Law Review | 1995 |
| Staff Member | Drake Law Review | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC | 2018 - Present |
| Attorney | Colin Murphy, P.C. | 2009 - 2014 |
| Attorney | Private Practice | 1998 - 2009 |
| Legal Intern | Federal Public Defender of Iowa | 1995 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa NORML | Executive Director | 2021 - Present |
| International Cannabis Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
| NORML Legal Committee | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Iowa State Court Adminsitration | District 2A Judicial Nominating Commission | 2014 - 2014 |
| Iowa Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2009 - 2012 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Association for Justice | Legislative Committee | 2008 - 2012 |
| Iowa Association for Justice, Criminal Law Core Group | Member | 2006 - 2012 |
| Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Executive Committee | 2005 - 2008 |
| Blackstone American Inn of Court | Member | 1996 - 1996 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company | Iowa OWI Defense: The Law and Practice | 2014 |
| Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases | Creating Reasonable Doubt Through Independent Forensic Investigation | 2013 |
| Colin Murphy, P.C. | How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Iowa | 2013 |
| Colin Murphy, P.C. | Asleep at the Wheel - 25 Ways to Lose Winnable DUI Cases | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Law School | J.D. with Honors | 1996 |
| Grinnell College | B.A. - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| March CLE | The Legal Status of Hemp Extract in Iowa | 2020 |
| 57th Iowa Workers Compensation Symposium | Litigating the Intoxication Defense | 2019 |
| Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar | The Intoxication Defense: Law & Science | 2014 |
| Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Unreasonable Sniff and Seizure | 2013 |
| Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar | OWI Roundtable | 2013 |
| Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Curbing the "Infallible" Drug Dog | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Public Defender - Criminal Law Seminar | Curbing the "Infallible" Drug Dog | 2011 |
| Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Curbing the "Infallible" Drug Dog | 2010 |
| Iowa Association of Justice - Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Forensic Blood Testing in OWI Cases | 2009 |
| Iowa State Bar Association - Criminal Law Section | Forensic Blood Testing in OWI Cases | 2009 |
| Iowa Association for Justice Annual Convention | Understanding SFSTs for Civil Trial Lawyers | 2009 |
| Iowa State Bar Association | Recurring Suppression Issues in Drug Cases | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| S.A. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 21DOTOW0894 | Commercial Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| S.M. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 20DOTOW2292 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| State v. S.M., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR011756 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.R., Iowa District Court for Polk County No. SRCR340910 | Drug Charges Dismissed |
| State v. N.L., Iowa District Court for Carroll County No. OWCR012980 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. K.M., Iowa District Court for Hancock County No. FECR011055 | Felony Drug Charges Amended and Dismissed |
|---|---|
| In the Matter of Property Seized from K.E., Iowa District Court for Adair County No. SPCV006252 | Forfeiture of $3,000 of Hemp-Derived CBD Prevented |
| State v. K.W., Iowa District Court for Webster County No. SMCR361302 | Theft Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM001735 | OWI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving |
| State v. C.S., Iowa District Court for Chickasaw County No. FECR012175 | Felony Drug Charges Dismissed |
| State v. R.S., Iowa District Court for Marshall County No. FECR096024 | Felony Charges Amended to Misdemeanor and Credit for Time Served |
| State v. A.B., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM007821 | OWI Charge Amended to Public Intoxication with No Jail |
| State v. T.W., Iowa District Court for Story County No. FECR057741 | Felony Drug Charges Amended and Dismissed |
| In the Matter of Property Seized from T.D. and A.S., Iowa District Court for Story County No. SPCV051039 | Forfeiture of $760, Smart Phone and Wallet Prevented |
| State v. T.D., Iowa District Court for Story County No. FECR057001 | Felony Drug Charges Dismissed |
| State v. D.S., Iowa District Court for Carroll County No. NTA0027685 | Traffic Charges Dismissed |
| In the Matter of Property Seized from N.W., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV070868 | Forfeiture of Firearm, Smart Phone and USB Drives Prevented |
| State v. T.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM006311 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI First Offense |
| State v. K.S., Iowa District Court for Hamilton County No. OWCR338016 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| In the Matter of the Property Seized from G.A. and J.D., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV068293/SPCV068294 | Forfeiture of $25,000 Prevented |
| State v. H.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. STA0067156 | Not Guilty Verdict - Unsafe Railroad Crossing |
| K.S. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 13DOTOW3525 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| In Re Property Seized for Forfeiture from Boughton, 2014 WL 70300 (Jan. 9, 2014) | Forfeiture of Automobile Reversed |
| State v. W.L., Iowa District Court for Winnebago County No. SRCR015115 | Jury Conviction Set Aside |
| State v. K.A., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo No. SRCR022618 | Possession of Marijuana - Second Offense Dismissed |
| J.L. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 13DOTOT069 | Driver's License Suspension Rescinded |
| J.H. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 13DOTOT0318 | Driver's License Suspension Rescinded |
| State v. V.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM006275 | OWI Amended to Reckless Driving |
| State v. J.R., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. OWCR032647 | OWI - Second Offense Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. D.J., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. OWCR023289 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| N.K. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 13DOTOW0926 | License Revocation Rescinded |
| J.L. v. Iowa Dep't of Transp., No. 13DOTOT0183 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| State v. C.K., Iowa District Court for Kossuth County No. SRCR009272 | Marijuana Possession Charge Dismissed |
| State v. G.M., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR009312 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI |
| State v. A.D., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR021433 | Possession of Marijuana Charge Dismissed |
| State v. M.G., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM006019 | BWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. B.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. AGCR021721 | Accessory After the Fact Charge Dismissed |
| State v. J.M., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005932 | OWI Amended to Reckless Driving |
| State v. E.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005954 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. J.R., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR020331 | Not Guilty Verdict |
| State v. R.A., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OTOCO22607 | OWI Second Offense Amended to Reckless Driving |
| State v. S.J., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005975 | OWI Third Offense Charge Dismissed |
| State v. K.B., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo No. FECR021372 | Class B Felony Drug Possession Charge Dismissed |
| State v. J.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005847 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI |
| State of Iowa v. J.M., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005817 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.B., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR020151 | Not Guilty Verdict |
| State v. B.B., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR009070 | OWI Second Offense Charge Dismissed |
| In the Matter of Property Seized from J.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV067476 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV Returned |
| State v. R.D., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. OWCR024170 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. Z.L., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR020738 | Two Class D Felony Drug Possession Charges Dismissed |
| State v. B.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005736 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI Second Offense |
| In the Matter of Property Seized from J.K., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV067357 | Forfeiture of $3,000 and Chevrolet Cube Truck Prevented |
| State v. J.W, Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. AGCR020708 | Possession of Marijuana Charge Dismissed |
| State v. J.V., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. FECR008945 | Not Guilty Verdict - Class C Felony Burglary |
| State v. P.H., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. OWCR024120 | OWI - Second Offense Charge Dismissed |
| State v. N.K., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005375 | Not Guilty Verdict - Boating While Intoxicated |
| State v. T.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR020626 | Class B Felony Drug and Tax Stamp Charges Dismissed |
| State v. M.E., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. SRCR023929 | Possession of Methamphetamine Charge Dismissed |
| State v. S.R., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR019997 | Three Class D Felony Drug Charges Dismissed |
| Mitchell County v. Zimmerman, 810 N.W.2d 1 (Iowa 2012) | Reversed and remanded for entry of an order of dismissal |
| In the Matter of the Property Seized from B.W., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV066908 | Forfeiture of Vehicle Prevented |
| In the Matter of Property Seized from B.B., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SPCV067111 | Forfeiture of $5,900 Prevented |
| State v. M.W., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005702 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. M.W., Iowa District Court for Crawford County No. OWCR065037 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. S.T., Iowa District Court for Floyd County No. OWCR022513 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI Third Offense |
| State v. D.J., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005652 | OWI (Marijuana) Charge Dismissed |
| State v. M.S., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. FECR009784 | Felony Drug Possession Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.E., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. OWCR009805 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. R.M., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR008543 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. S.M., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005507 | OWI 2nd Offense Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.M., Iowa District Court for Story County No. OWCR045377 | OWI Second Offense Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.P., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. OWCR023915 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. T.S., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR008662 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. M.K., Iowa District Court for Clayton County No. OWCR011742 | Not Guilty Verdict - OWI 2nd Offense |
| State v. E.M., Iowa District Court for Franklin County No. SRCR502246 | OWI (Marijuana) and Drug Possession Charges Dismissed |
| State v. A.R., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR019494 | Drug Possession Charge Dismissed |
| State v. B.T., Iowa District Court for Franklin County No. OWCR502413 | OWI Charge Dismissed |
| State v. C.W., Iowa District Court for Butler County No. OWCR009148 | OWI 2nd Offense Charge Dismissed |
| B.T. v. Iowa Dep't of Transportation, No. 10DOTOW3425 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| C.W. v. Iowa Dep't of Transportation, No. 807AA1024 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| E.J.H. v. Iowa Dep't of Transportation, No. 10DOTOW2287 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| State v. S.B., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR019339 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. M.E., Iowa District Court for Mitchell County No. AGCR023728 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. J.M., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. OWCR009916 | BWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. J.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005418 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. P.C., Iowa District Court for Floyd County No. OWCR021706 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. H.R., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. OWCR009569 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| T.M.C. v. Iowa Dep't of Transportation, No. 10DOTOW2033 | Driver's License Revocation Rescinded |
| State v. J.O., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005265 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. S.K., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR018996 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. A.L., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR018440 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. G.R., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005182 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. T.T., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005248 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. J.T., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR018474 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. R.L., Iowa District Court for Frankin County No. OWCR501509 | Not Guilty Verdict |
| State v. H.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. FECR016978 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. K.M., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. FECR008460 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. S.E., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM005142 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. K.C., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM004895 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. S.K., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM4818 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. H.R., Iowa District Court for Wright County No. OWCR009569 | OWI Amended to Public Intoxication |
| State v. N.H., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR008237 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. M.F., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM004692 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. E.S., Iowa District Court for Franklin County No. OWCR501496 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. N.W., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. OWOM004672 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. D.W., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR008062 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. J.S., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. AGCR015377 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. C.B., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. SRCR007795 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. J.R., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. SRCR007675 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. K.P., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR016138 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. S.H., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR016045 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. A.M., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR015803 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. M.O., Iowa District Court for Worth County No. OWCR007601 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. J.H., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR015523 | Charges Dismissed |
| State v. T.W., Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County No. SRCR014896 | Charges Dismissed |
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Attorney endorsements
(18)Nicholas Sarcone, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Colin is a superb lawyer who has an excellent track record of success for his clients. Colin is a skilled lawyer who thoroughly understands the myriad of complex issues that can arise in OWI, Marijuana and Asset Forfeiture cases. This knowledge and skill pays dividends for Conlin's clients. I would never hesitate to send someone I knew to Colin for help.
Thomas Farnsworth, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Colin Murphy is an excellent attorney. He has demonstrated a mastery of criminal issues. I find him to be particularly skilled in the areas of defense to include operating while intoxicated (OWI/DUI) as well as drug cases. Ive been fortunate to listen to him present on the issue of search and seizure which including drug dog searches. I highly recommend him if you find yourself in criminal trouble.
Katherine Sears, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Murphy's answers to online inquiries are always very well thought-out and professional. He seems knowledgeable and comes up with novel and clever approaches to fact patterns.
William Fitch, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a solid member of the legal community.
Thomas Farnsworth, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Colin Murphy is an excellent attorney. He has demonstrated a mastery of criminal issues. I find him to be particularly skilled in the areas of defense to include operating while intoxicated (OWI/DUI) as well as drug cases. Ive been fortunate to listen to him present on the issue of search and seizure which including drug dog searches. I highly recommend him if you find yourself in criminal trouble.
Megan Lantz, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Colin Murphy is an excellent criminal defense attorney. Our office routinely refers clients to him.
George Jones, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Collin is among the best in the field. He is highly respected for his knowledge about drunk driving defenses, and one whom other defense attorneys call for advice.
Nicholas Sarcone, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Colin is a superb lawyer who has an excellent track record of success for his clients. Colin is a skilled lawyer who thoroughly understands the myriad of complex issues that can arise in OWI, Marijuana and Asset Forfeiture cases. This knowledge and skill pays dividends for Conlin's clients. I would never hesitate to send someone I knew to Colin for help.
Ward Rouse, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When faced with a new or complicated situation, I look to Colin for advice. He is always on the cutting edge of drunk driving defense strategies. You can't go wrong with Colin Murphy.
I have been reading Mr. Murphy's answers on Avvo for a few months now, and I am impressed with his encyclopedic knowledge of criminal law in Iowa, as well as his willingness to share on this forum.
Sarah Reindl, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know from first hand observation that Colin Murphy is an exceptional attorney. He is a masterful trial lawyer and highly effective. It is evident that his clients trust him and for good reason. He wins cases. He also wins cases because of his advocacy outside of the courtroom. He is expert in OWI law and will review the facts of your case carefully to identify defenses that other attorneys may miss. I endorse Colin Murphy without reservation.
Matthew Lindholm, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Leininger, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 30, 2012
Relationship: Friend
DUI defense is a highly-specialized, technical field. Colin Murphy puts in the time and effort it takes to be trained and skilled in this area. I would not and do not hesitate to recommend Colin to anyone who needs help in his area.
Ted Harvatin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Unlike many "dump truck" lawyers who just plead their clients guilty without considering ALL the consequences, if Colin has a client with an Illinois driver's license who receives an Iowa, he checks with an Illinois driver's license lawyer so he can give his client the full range of options. That's what you call a real professional. That's Colin.
Erick Platten, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 31, 2012
Relationship: Other
Mr. Murphy has devoted his practice to representing citizens accused of intoxication crimes. I fully endorse this lawyers work.
Corey Walker, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Colin and I are both members of a group of Iowa attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of Iowans. If you, a friend, or loved one need help with an OWI, other criminal matter or litigation in general then Colin will work hard for you. He is both knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Justin McShane, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Murphy has the requisite training, knowledge and experience to successfully represent those accused of a crime. He is someone to trust. He has earned a great reputation for being a zealous and professionally aggressive advocate for the citizen among us who has been accused of a crime. He is a first rate lawyer who obtains first rate results.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Michels, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 28, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Murphy is a lawyer who has taken a great deal of time to gain understanding in the science behind field sobriety tests and alcohol/drug testing. He is meticulous in his assessment and preparation of his client's cases in order to ensure that none of his clients' rights have been violated and to obtain the best possible result on each case.
Robert Rehkemper, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 23, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Murphy is an excellent defense attorney who has immersed himself into the science and law of DUI defense. His tireless pursuit of justice for his clients is matched only by his willingness to learn and desire to excell in his field. Whether it is attacking the constitutionality of a stop or the results of a chemical breath test result, Mr. Murphy fights to achieve the best possible result for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Murphy and it is a privilege to be associated with him.