Grant Christopher Gangestad

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Grant Christopher Gangestad

also known as Grant Gangestad

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at West Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA

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About Grant

Biography

Experienced OWI, criminal defense, and personal injury attorney with proven results.

Zealous criminal defense attorney who will explore every possible defense.

Expert OWI defense attorney. Mr. Gangestad has wins in courtrooms across the state, as well as the Iowa Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 70%

14 years

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

14 years

20%
Personal Injury 5%

5%
Wills and Living Wills 3%

14 years

3%
Juvenile Law 2%

14 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 13 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC

440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC

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Grant Christopher Gangestad's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cory | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grant is a lawyer who will fight relentlessly for you

In June 2020 I was arrested and charged with Criminal Gang Participation, a Class D felony in Iowa. I reached out to a couple lawyers who were not interested in taking the case but recommended Grant Gangestad to me. I called and spoke to his assistant and explained my situation to her and the next ...day I heard from Grant. We discussed the case and he was willing to take my case and was eager to move forward with my defense. He worked tirelessly throughout multiple delays not just Covid delays but also delays by the court. Grant was a great communicator, he stuck to the facts, he didn’t blow smoke up my as*, he was upfront and truthful from the beginning of the process to the end. In March 2021 the charges were dismissed at the behest of the prosecutor due to lack of evidence after Grant completed depositions with the witnesses. He continues to work (April 2021) for the return of my personal items that were seized. If you’re looking for an aggressive, straight-forward, talented lawyer that will work night and day for your case, this is your guy. I will never hire, or recommend, a lawyer other than Grant Gangestad.

Posted by Tanner | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer for criminal defense

I fell into some very serious legal trouble in late 2019, and stumbled across Grant Gangestad while searching for the best legal representation I could find and afford. Very helpful very knowledgeable, and I feel like he fought for the best possible outcome for my case which was the final outcome. Hi...m and his staff where very helpful and prompt in returning calls and emails to questions and concerns that I had regarding my case. I can definitely say I would recommend him for criminal defense should you ever find yourself needing legal counsel. Good guy, good team, and got a great outcome for my case.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I hired the #1 attorney in the state of Iowa

When being faced with an OWI charge and multiple other charges and thinking something wasn’t right and not knowing what to do. I had a friend that said if you want to investigate this I can give you the name and number for the number one attorney in the state of Iowa to do it for you. So that’s when... he gave me Grant’s information. So I called Grant and after a conversation he said I had a case to look into. After 11 months of the court system and Grant taking care of everything and representing me in the suppression hearing the court agreed with him that the seizure of me was unconstitutional and the case was dismissed. If you are looking for an attorney this is the one. He fights hard for you and you will not be disappointed. So don’t just go looking for one that just wants to make a deal for you. Hire him because he will fight for you!

Posted by Anthony | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Service

I hired Gangestad for my 1st Offense OWI. He and his team were informative and professional. I have no complaints about the service or outcome of my services.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, thorough, and helpful

Grant helped me through an OWI incident. I had never dealt with anything of that nature, but at each step of the way I knew I had support and guidance on anything I was unsure about.

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Grant Christopher Gangestad's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Sarcone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Grant is an excellent, knowledgeable, hardworking lawyer. He is smart, unafraid and an excellent trial lawyer. I would trust Grant with any of my family or friends' cases."

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Thomas Farnsworth

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Grant as the Wizard. He is strong link to an amazing group at GRLLaw.com. I endorse him without reservation."

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Christopher Kemp

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hope Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Grant is passionate about his work and gives great care to each of his cases. Within 3 years as an attorney, he has had unprecedented success in getting cases dismissed and appeals granted in his client's favor. He is my go-to lawyer for all things related to OWI."

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Jeff Gould

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gangestad really does have a history of helping resolve serious criminal matters statewide. Aggressive and effective - I can say without reserve that his fierce advocacy and professionalism are a welcome addition to our field. Anyone with legal needs and serious criminal matters would be well served with Grant as your counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Leverenz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A passionate lawyer and superb advocate for his clients, I would recommend Grant to anyone in need of an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Megan Lantz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Grant is an excellent lawyer who strives to obtain the best outcome possible for his clients. He is very knowledgeable on criminal matters."

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Robert Rehkemper

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Grant is an aggressive and talented young lawyer dedicated to providing his clients with the best representation available. He takes the time to do things right and goes the extra mile for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Gangestad."

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Matthew Lindholm

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Grant has been part of our firm at Gourley, Rehkemper, & Lindholm for going on three years now. He work ethic, attention to detail, and knowledge of the criminal justice system is one of the best I have seen from a young attorney."

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Thomas Farnsworth

DUI and DWI lawyer

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General practice lawyer

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Hope Wood

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Jack Leverenz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

2020 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

2018 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

2017 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

2016 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Great Plains Region Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Graduated with Honors, Drake University Law School

2011

Academic Achievement Award for top grade in Wills and Trusts, CALI

2011

Academic Achievement Award for top grade in Trial Advocacy, CALI

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Shareholder, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC

Associations

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2016 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Polk County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

Member and past chapter President

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI 3rd Offense Dismissed; driver's license spared and State pays for all costs of prosecution

Marion County OWI amended to Public Intoxication after successful motion to suppress evidence

Iowa Supreme Court REVERSES Termination of GRL Client's Parental Rights

NOT GUILTY verdict rendered in Passing of a School Bus Trial

Iowa Supreme Court REVERSES Conviction for Boating While Intoxicated

OWI Test Refusal Suppressed- Deferred Judgment Granted

OWI Test Refusal Suppressed- Deferred Judgment Granted

Operating While Intoxicated Charge Amended to Reckless Driving

Operating While Intoxicated Charge Amended to Reckless Driving

OWI dismissed for lack of compliance with Speedy Indictment Rule

OWI dismissed

Boating While Intoxicated Charge Amended to Traffic Ticket

Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Dismissed

Boating While Intoxicated Breath Test Refusal Suppressed

OWI 2nd amended to OWI 1st after successful suppression motion

OWI 2nd amended to OWI 1st after successful suppression motion

OWI 1st dismissed after motion to suppress

OWI 1st dismissed after motion to suppress

OWI Charge Dismissed in Marshall County

OWI Charge Dismissed

Interference with Official Acts and Public Intoxication charges dismissed

Interference with Official Acts and Public Intoxication charges dismissed

Operating While Intoxicated Test Refusal Suppressed

Operating While Intoxicated Test Refusal Suppressed; Deferred Judgment

False ID ticket amended to simple misdemeanor citation

False ID ticket amended to simple misdemeanor citation

Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Amended to Serious Misdemeanor

Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Amended to Serious Misdemeanor

State v. Elder

OWI 2nd Offense overturned, dismissed by Trial Court

State v. Sellers

Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed

OWI 3rd amended to Reckless Driving

OWI 3rd dismissed, client plead to reckless driving, 6 year driver's license barment avoided,

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Education

2012

Drake University Law School

Juris Doctor

2007

University of Northern Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Iowa House of Representatives Judicial Subcommittee Meeting

Iowa's Ignition Interlock Legislation

2015

IACDL Annual Criminal Law Seminar 2015

Boating While Intoxicated

Publications

2015

2013

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Languages

English

Activity

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