$ 250-300 per hour
Mark Ryan Hinshaw
About Mark
Biography
My firm handles hundreds of divorces every year in Central Iowa ranging from simple uncontested divorces to complex international family law cases in federal court. My team is second to none. I have been the lead trial counsel in over one hundred divorce matters in Central Iowa, including international cases brought under the constructs of the Hague Convention in the United States Federal Court for Iowa. I have also successfully argued numerous cases in front of the Iowa Court of Appeals. In addition to divorces, I represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries in state and federal court. In the last two years I have collected over ten million dollars on behalf of injured parties. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association (ABA). I sit on the family law section of all three bar associations and sit on the International Family Law Committee of the ABA. I grew up in Ankeny and currently reside there with my wife and daughters. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, playing in the Des Moines Adult Baseball League, and managing my stable of racehorses.
Representative Cases
Pederson v. Meyer, 838 N.W.2d 681 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2013)
In re Marriage of Wood, 886 N.W.2d (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2016)
In re Marriage of Barber, 856 N.W.2d 274 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2014)
In re Marriage of Van Zetten, 870 N.W.2d 274 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2015)
In re Marriage of Rigdon, 896 N.W.2d 785 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2015)
In re Marriage of Johnson, 863 N.W.2d 26 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2015)
In re Marriage of Grask, 2018 WL 6132272
State v. Webber, 797 N.W.2d 624 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2011)
In re Marriage of Jahnke, 851 N.W.2d 854 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2014)
In re Marriage of Schmidt, 851 N.W.2d 854 (Iowa Ct. Appeals, 2014)
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
19 years | 700 cases
Family
50%
19 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 18 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 16 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw
1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 208, West Des Moines, IA, 50266-1902
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Mark Ryan Hinshaw's Reviews
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Posted by Denise | June 8, 2015
Divorce
Mark handled my divorce. His whole office made this difficult time very easy. He knows what he is doing and is very easy to work with. If you want something done right and efficiently, this is your guy. He is upfront and honest with you at all times. I would recommend him highly.
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2015
Cost-effective and Prompt
Mark and his staff assisted me in an uncontested divorce. The process was very easy, very affordable, and everything was completed in the timeline they provided.
Posted by Ismael | April 30, 2015
An Honest, No-Nonsense, Knowledgeable, Approachable, Down-to-Earth Attorney
Mark Hinshaw is a first-rate attorney in his field. While highly knowledgeable, he is also unassuming, straightforward and, indeed, quite folksy. By clearly explaining the most likely developments and outcomes of a case, as well as the pertinent laws, he effectively demystifies the profession and gen...
Posted by Jenn | April 30, 2015
Excellent law firm!!!
I hired Mark to handle a modification matter, including child custody and support, roughly 9 months ago. He was very professional and knowledgeable!! He walked me through the process and gave me best/worst case scenarios. He was upfront and honest with me and always kept me apprised as to the sta...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015
Divorced
Mark and his staff are wonderful. They have always made me feel very comfortable and I know they have always had my best interest at heart. And the interest of my 2 children as well. Divorce is never easy but Mark and his staff made the process as easy as possible for me.
Mark Ryan Hinshaw's Lawyer Endorsements
"I reached out to Mark as a colleague for assistance with an issue that was troubling me. He was helpful, responsive, and helped me promptly solve my problem. I endorse this lawyer and appreciate him!"
"Mark is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is a highly-skilled attorney that is well known in the legal community. When it comes to many legal issues, including family law matters, Mark is an incredibly valuable resource - not only for clients, but also for fellow members of the bar. Without question, I strongly endorse Mark."
"Great attorney to work with. Courteous, timely, knowledgeable and cooperative."
"I have known Mark for a long time and he is not only a great attorney, but he has surrounded himself with a great staff. I would strongly encourage anyone seeking a dissolution to contact Mark's office before hiring another attorney."
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"Mark has made a tremendous contribution to the practice of family law in our legal community. I've been very fortunate to work with Mark on many cases and to learn from his practice. He is an outstanding lawyer, a skilled litigator, and will serve you well as your legal counsel."
"I highly recommend Mark. Aggressive, intelligent and skilled; excellent client advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, P.L.C.
Associations
2007 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of Barber, 856 N.W.2d 383 (Iowa App. 2014)
Court of appeals upheld the trial court ruling
In Re Marriage of Jahnke, 851 NW2d 854 (Iowa App. 2014)
Won
In re Marriage of Schmidt, 842 N.W.2d 387 (Iowa App. 2014)
The court of appeals denied the father's appeal on the reunification therapist request.
Anderung v. Anderung 4:13-cv-00080
Child returned to home country
Education
2006
Drake University Law School
Juris Doctor
2003
Whitman College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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Q&A
My husband and I live in different states, have done so for four years now. What are the laws for this situation?
01 May 2015
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Can I charge my ex with kidnapping?
28 Apr 2015
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If I have to close my small business, do I have to refund any gift certificates that were purchased?
23 Apr 2015