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Aggressive representation, excellent communication, and a genuine concern for clients are what you can expect from Mr. Gangestad.
Mr. Gangestad was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the seventh straight year in 2021, and has been named Avvo’s Client Choice and Top Attorney for DUI defense with a Superb rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. Mr. Gangestad is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, the DUI Defense Lawyers Assocation, the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Criminal Defense Core Group for the Iowa Association for Justice.
Mr. Gangestad has distinguished himself as a strong legal advocate, having had great success in both criminal and civil matters. He has tried numerous cases to verdict. He has also argued and won multiple appellate cases in front of both the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. Whether it be an operating while intoxicated charge, criminal charges, or a personal injury accident, Mr. Gangestad is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation for his clients. He endeavors to thoroughly research and examine every client’s case, making sure that no stone goes unturned in securing the best possible resolution for his clients. He embraces the attitude of aggressive representation and zealous advocacy that is shared by all the attorneys at Gourley, Rehkemper, & Lindholm PLC, and prides himself on getting results for his clients.
Mr. Gangestad is an Iowa born and raised attorney with a practice primarily focused on criminal defense (OWI/DUI, boating while intoxicated, drug charges), personal injury, and simple estate planning (wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney). Mr. Gangestad grew up in Clarion, Iowa, where he graduated from Clarion-Goldfield High School as the Salutatorian of his class. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and obtained a bachelor of arts in Political Science and a minor in Politics and Law. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he attended Drake University Law School, receiving his Juris Doctorate and graduating with honors. While at Drake Law, Mr. Gangestad successfully completed the Neal & Bea Smith Law Center’s Clinic in Criminal Defense and Advanced Clinic in Criminal Defense. Mr. Gangestad was also Student Dean of Delta Theta Phi law fraternity. Mr. Gangestad clerked for Gourley, Rehkemper, & Lindholm PLC for two years before joining the firm as an attorney and was recently named the firm's newest partner. In his spare time, Mr. Gangestad enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2012
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440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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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 ...
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...
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...
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.
"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."
"I know Grant as the Wizard. He is strong link to an amazing group at GRLLaw.com. I endorse him without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"A passionate lawyer and superb advocate for his clients, I would recommend Grant to anyone in need of an excellent criminal defense attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2012 - Present
Shareholder, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC
2016 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2016 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
Delta Theta Phi Law FraternityMember and past chapter President
OWI Test Refusal Suppressed- Deferred Judgment Granted
Operating While Intoxicated Charge Amended to Reckless Driving
OWI dismissed
Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Dismissed
OWI 2nd amended to OWI 1st after successful suppression motion
OWI 1st dismissed after motion to suppress
OWI Charge Dismissed
Interference with Official Acts and Public Intoxication charges dismissed
Operating While Intoxicated Test Refusal Suppressed; Deferred Judgment
False ID ticket amended to simple misdemeanor citation
Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Amended to Serious Misdemeanor
OWI 2nd Offense overturned, dismissed by Trial Court
Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed
OWI 3rd dismissed, client plead to reckless driving, 6 year driver's license barment avoided,
2012
Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Iowa's Ignition Interlock Legislation
2015
Boating While Intoxicated
2015
2015
2015
2015
2013
English
Legal Answers
What happens at a criminal final pretrial conference?
12 Sep 2018
First dirty ua. Violation?
17 Oct 2014
My probation officer said that our meeting today was our lat one. she will submit to the judge for my termination in one month.
16 Oct 2014