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Mary Katherine Spellman
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About Mary
Biography
Focused, detail oriented, and aggressive criminal defense attorney with Spellman Law, P.C., located in West Des Moines and practicing throughout the State of Iowa and specializing in criminal defense including OWI / DUI defense, marijuana possession, felony drug possession, felony offenses, white collar crime, and traffic violations.;.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
DUI and DWI
25%
Violent Crime
25%
White Collar Crime
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Iowa for 16 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Aaron | July 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
I retained Molly to represent me in a traffic dispute last year, and she was fantastic support and representation. She communicated clearly with me throughout the case and attempted to resolve the matter out of court. While we were unable to stay out of the courtroom, once the trial started, she wa...
Mary Katherine Spellman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am proud to call Molly a colleague and friend. She is an active attorney on statewide listservs. I trust her opinions and advice as it is well thought-out and authoritative. You can not go wrong with Molly as your attorney."
"Molly has great trial skills. We worked together on a matter and her knowledge and experience helped us get an excellent result."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Student Course, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Spellman Law, P.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
Iowa Association of JusticeCriminal Defense Core Group Member (Board Member)
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssocationMember
2009 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
C. Edwin Moore Inn of CourtMember
Education
2009
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Journal of Peace Research
Domestic Legal Traditions and States' Human Rights Practices
Languages
English