When everything is on the line, good people who need a great lawyer hire GRL Law's founding partner, Robert Rehkemper.Don't let the bully's win. GRL Law's founding partner, Robert Rehkemper takes on your cause as if it were his won family in need of help. We fight for people who have been wronged and don't stop until justice is obtained.Don't let a momentary lapse of judgement or a false accusation ruin the rest of your life. Those who need the best and will spare no expense to aggressively defend their cases hire GRL Law's founding partner, Robert Rehkemper.Some may ask if they can afford to hire the best DUI defense attorney. We would ask, can you afford not to hire the best. When everything is on the line, client's who cannot afford not to hire the best DUI defense lawyer hire GRL Law's founding partner, Robert Rehkemper.
When you need the best! Mr. Rehkemper was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the tenth straight year in 2021, and has repeatedly and consistently 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. Rehkemper is the State of Iowa Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense, and is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Assocation. A frequent speaker at attorney education seminars, Mr. Rehkemper has distinguished himself as a premier defense attorney in the State of Iowa for drunk driving and vehicular homicide charges. Mr. Rehkemper’s aggressive and thorough investigation of each case, coupled with his meticulous preparation for hearings, arguments and trials, has resulted in an impressive list of representative cases that speaks for itself.
Practice areas
Aggressive defender of those whose jobs and future are on the line as a result of being accused of drunk driving related offenses. Plan "A" is to beat the case; Plan "B" is minimize the negative impact on the person's life and livelihood. They say offense is the best defense and nowhere is that more true then in DUI defense.
20 years, 400 cases
20 years
20 years
Languages spoken
English
GRL Law
440 Fairway
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IA | Active | 2002 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
Certificate of Completion SFST Practitioner Course | Platt and Associates | 2016 |
Great Plains Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Great Plains Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Client Choice | AVVO | 2015 |
Great Plains Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Great Plains Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Client Choice | AVVO | 2013 |
Mastering Scientific Evidence | Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2010 |
Winter Session Graduate | National College for DUI Defense | 2009 |
Summer Session Graduate | National College For DUI Defense | 2009 |
DataMaster cdm and Evidentiary Breath Testing | National Patent Analyitic Systems | 2007 |
Summer Session Graduate | National College for DUI Defense | 2007 |
Summer Session Graduate | National College for DUI Defense | 2006 |
NHTSA Field Sobriety Test Certification | NHTSA/IACP | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC | 2005 - Present |
Attorney | Berger Law Firm, PC | 2002 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Founding Member | 2014 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2006 - Present | |
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board Member | 2005 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | State Delegate | 2003 - Present |
Iowa Association for Justice | Criminal Law Core Group Member | 2011 - 2021 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Oh Crap App | Oh Crap App | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Drake University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor, high honors | 2002 |
Coe College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Iowa Association for Justice - Criminal Defense Seminar | You Can Dig It - Do it yourself fact investigations | 2019 |
Bridge The Gap | A Prescription for Prosecution | 2019 |
Iowa Workers Compensation Association | Dealing with the Upside-Down Table - Rebutting presumptions of impairment | 2018 |
Bridge the Gap | Search and Seizure in the Digital Age | 2017 |
Iowa Association for Justice - Criminal Law Seminar | When the Reefer Meets the Road | 2016 |
Iowa Association for Justice - Annual Convention | .08 Aint All That Great | 2016 |
Bridge the Gap | When The Reefer Meets the Road | 2015 |
Iowa Public Defenders Association Annual Seminar | Right to Counsel - We Have an App for That | 2015 |
Bridge the Gap | Defending the Traffic Stop | 2014 |
Annual Conference | OWI Update - Driving While Drugged | 2011 |
24th Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Putting the Tools We Have to Use | 2010 |
Nuts and Bolts Seminar | Operating While Intoxicated Cases - What Every Lawyer Should Know | 2010 |
Iowa Bar Association, 2010 Criminal Law Seminar | OWI Litigation and Field Sobriety Testing | 2010 |
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | OWI case law update and practice pointers | 2009 |
Nuts and Bolts Seminar | What Every Lawyer Should Know About Operating While Intoxicated Cases | 2009 |
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Effective Assistance of Counsel at 2 a.m. | 2008 |
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Annual Conference | Field SOBRIETY Evidence - Establishing Sobriety through Cross-Examination | 2007 |
Iowa Association of Legal Assistants | Discovery in Criminal Cases | 2007 |
Iowa Judicial Conference | DUI Case Law Update | 2007 |
IACDL - Annual Conference | Case law update and practice pointers | 2006 |
IACDL - Annual Conference | Field Sobriety Exercises - The Voodoo that They Do | 2005 |
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Annual Seminar | Drug Recognition Protocol | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Loux | NOT Guilty |
State v. Hellstern | Reversed and Remanded |
State v. Pham | Not Guilty |
State v. Isleman | Jury returned NOT GUILTY verdict on Vehicular Homicide but guilty of OWI 1st offense |
State v. Simpson | Dismissed during jury trial |
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Adam Pollack, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had a criminal case that my client wanted to appeal. The case presented several very interesting legal issues that we raised at trial, but the judge disagreed with our legal arguments. Since I do not do appellate work, I wanted my client to have someone really good for the appeal. I often read appellate opinions, and noticed some appeals in which Robert Rehkemper had been successful, and was impressed with his work. So pursuant to my advice, my client hired Robert for the appeal. Well, Robert took the case all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court and won. My feelings were not misplaced. He did an excellent job. Whenever I get calls from folks needing a lawyer for criminal cases in the Des Moines area, I always encourage them to call Robert, and I will continue to do so.
Matthew McKinney, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert and I have had numerous cases together in the past. Through my experiences in working with and opposed to Robert on cases, I can easily endorse him as he is thorough and detail-oriented in his approach as well as willing to put in the extra time and effort for his clients.
Ashley Sparks, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Rehkemper is an aggressive, well-respected criminal defense attorney. He is incredibly well-versed in the area of OWI. I highly recommend Mr. Rehkemper and any client can be confident that he will work to build a case from start to finish in a way that will lead to the best possible outcome.
Chase Andersen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully endorse Robert. He is an excellent attorney and advocate for his client.
Thomas Farnsworth, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Bobby is an excellent trial lawyer. He is creative, educated, thorough, and above all else aggressive. He is extremely skilled both in and out of the courtroom. If you find yourself in legal trouble you should certainly give him and his firm a call.
Deanna Bachman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is well known as an excellent criminal defense attorney.
Nicholas Sarcone, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled advocate who gets results. Has high ethical standards and is an excellent OWI lawyer.
Christopher Coppola, General practice Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Robert professionally for many years. He is a very ethical and skilled attorney. I believe he places his clients issues as his main priority. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him.
Joshua Tomsheck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Bobby since he was a young lawyer. I have seen him work on criminal defense, DUI/OWI and personal injury cases with a dedication and commitment that is unparalleled. He is most certainly one of the top litigators in Iowa. I look forward to associating with him on cases in the future.
David Brengle, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Attorney Rehkemper, III at one of the most prestigious DWI defense seminars in the nation. Attorney Rehkemper, III was there learning to better defend DWI/DUI/OUI cases with the best DWI defense lawyers in the country. He consistently attends this high level training, and I know that he fights as hard as he can for his clients. I enthusiastically endorse his work.
Ryan Weese, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Rehkemper represents his clients with the utmost integrity and diligence. I would highly recommend his services. I have referred other clients to Mr. Rehkemper who have been very satisfied with his and his firm's representation. Mr. Rehkember gets the best results possible for his clients.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Cessna, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 22, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I am very happy to endorse Bobby Rehkemper as a true expert and attorney in DUI defense. Unfortunately, what many people facing a DUI don’t know is that there are literally hundreds of attorneys in any metro area who will handle their DUI. However, maybe only a handful of these attorneys truly know how to defend these complex scientific cases. If you submitted to a blood test, breath test or even standardized field sobriety tests, then you need an attorney who has years of formal training and experience defending these complex cases. Hiring anyone else is usually a recipe for losing. I have known Bobby for years, and I can assure you he is one of those few attorneys who has a complete understanding of the science necessary to challenge these cases successfully. Christopher H. Cessna Attorney at Law Denver, CO
Shawn Dominy, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Bobby Rehkemper from the National College for DUI defense, including the NCDD summer session at Harvard Law School. His knowledge, skill and dedication make him one of the top DUI lawyers in Iowa. I strongly recommend Bobby Rehkemper for defense of DUI and criminal charges.
Donald Ramsell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 23, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bob is the go-to man in Iowa! he is one of the brightest and best lawyers in the community.
Colin Murphy, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 23, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
One of a select few across the state who earned his reputation for excellence by taking on the most difficult drinking and driving cases and obtaining outstanding results for his clients. He has proven himself as a skilled trial advocate whose mastery of the complex scientific principles underpinning breath and blood testing is unrivaled. Would I recommend his services to a close friend or family member in need of first rate representation? Absolutely.
Justin McShane, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 17, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This is a very easy one to write. Attorney Rehkemper has earned a true national reputation in the field of trial litigation with a special emphasis on defending the citizen among us who has been accused of a DUI and related crimes. This is a hard earned reputation for excellence in this most difficult field of law as it requires proficiency in very diverse legal and scientific fields of study. From constitutional law to administrative law from pharmacology to infra breath test spectrometry. Attorney Rehkemper has not only become proficient in these areas but excels in all of these relative areas. On a daily basis he uses his considerable reputation, his vast knowledge and experience to create a meaningful impact for those who have been accused of a violation of a crime.