Robert G Rehkemper III

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Robert G Rehkemper III

also known as Bobby Rehkemper

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at West Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

440 Fairway, West Des Moines, IA

About Robert

Biography

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.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 70%

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.

24 years | 400 cases

70%
Criminal Defense 25%

24 years

25%
Car Accident 5%

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 23 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

GRL Law

440 Fairway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

grllaw.com/drunk-driving-defense/

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Robert G Rehkemper III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jessica | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Gets the job done!

I was facing OWI charge, hired Bob to defend me and he did just that from day 1. He and his team were so helpful and had rapid response with my many calls and questions. My charge was lessened and my license spared. Bob really is fantastic and gets my full recommendation! Having a lawyer with confid...ence is worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

From Window Tint Stop to OWI

I am from another state and was pulled over in Iowa for too dark of window tint. In addition, it was alleged, someone had "anonymously" called me in for aggressive driving. This situation turned into a OWI case because of the refusal of a breathalyzer test at the police station. I complied to all ...the officer's field test, but he thought I was trying to manipulate the car breath test at which time he took me to the station. I was hesitant to take the test at the station because of what had previously occurred from the initial traffic stop. After asking a few more questions before rendering a decision to take the breathalyzer, I was abruptly placed under arrest whether I took the test or not. So, I refused the test. The next day I called one of my attorney friend's back in my home state and explained the situation to him and asked him what to do. He later called me back and told me to get Mr. Rehkemper as he had an extremely high reputation, as well as the State of Iowa Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense, a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and is also a Board Member for the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Criminal Defense Core Group for the Iowa Association for Justice and is known by some of my attorney friend's colleagues back in my home state. In summary, I never had to go to court. I plead guilty or no contest to a drunk in public ticket which was a $200 fine. Not only was I so grateful and impressed on the outcome of this situation, but also my attorney friend in my home state was also impressed at what Mr. Rehkemper had accomplished for me. I am so glad I did my homework, called all my resources, and trusted Mr. Rehkemper. WORTH EVERY DIME!!!!

Posted by Caitlin | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer I could have asked for hands down!

BEST LAWYER in Iowa without a doubt! I was pulled over for the tint on my windows being too dark and ended up with an OWI! I live out of the state and needed a lawyer to help me with my case in Iowa. After I did my research and spoke with Bob on the phone, I knew that he was my absolute best option f...or an attorney. Him and his team are outstanding and made my case so much easier for me. They told me step by step what needed to be done and made my part of the case easy and much less stressful. I have never been in trouble with the law and was unfamiliar with the laws and legal lingo, but Bob and his team made everything simple and took over for most of my needs with the case requirements. I have nothing but great things to say about attorney Robert Rehkemper! On top of everything else he was able to lower my charges to a reckless driving ticket! I am beyond grateful that I hired him to represent me! Absolutely the best decision I could have made! Worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Job well done!

I hired Robert Rehkemper after meeting with him in person and also he came highly recommended by other lawyers and the state attorney. Robert helped me with my 3rd DUI case, which he was able to reduce it to 2nd offense and managed to get me 7 days in jail (instead of 30 mandatory days). He always ke...pt me in the loop and answered any question I had. If ever I was unable to get in contact with him, his assistant paralegal was always able to help me or answer any questions I had. I don't think anyone could have done a better job than Robert. I feel pretty fortunate for having him represent me. I would highly recommend him to others who are seeking a legal advice or a reliable criminal lawyer.

Posted by Kyle | September 01, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Job Well Done

I hired Bobby in March of 2013 for his assistance in criminal defense. Words I would use to describe him include but are not limited to: professional, prompt, detail oriented, hard worker, and over all a Go-Getter. I would highly recommend Bobby to anyone in a sticky situation, I could tell from... our first meeting that Bobby was going to be great. I have worked with a few lawyers in the past but none have reached the quality of service Bobby offered. For instance, in my prior cases I have had lawyers write four or five pages of defense however Bobby took the time to write an entire EIGHTEEN pages. This is just one of many examples of how diligently and passionately Bobby works with each and every one of his clients. Bobby also showed me he is willing to go above and beyond his call of duty by doing more for me than we had initially agreed. I simply wanted to win my case which most likely could have been done with one strong point in my defense. Bobby took it into his own hands to make sure all search and seizure methods were executed correctly, upon a closer look he realized the officer working my case had made a mistake and could have won my case with that evidence alone. Bobby still went on to make several more valid points in my defense simply for good measure. Bobby was worth every penny. If I were found guilty I would have been facing years in prison. If I think about it in terms of time=money I would owe Bobby a lot more than what I initially paid him. If you are in serious need of legal assistance, don't think twice about hiring Bobby Rehkemper.

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Robert G Rehkemper III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Pollack

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

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."

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Matthew McKinney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 13

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."

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Ashley Sparks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

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."

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Chase Andersen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Robert. He is an excellent attorney and advocate for his client."

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Thomas Farnsworth

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

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."

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Deanna Bachman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well known as an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Nicholas Sarcone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

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."

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Christopher Coppola

General practice lawyer | Oct 30

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."

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

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."

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David Brengle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

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."

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Ryan Weese

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

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."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Cessna

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 22

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"

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Shawn Dominy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

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."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 23

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."

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Colin Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 23

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."

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 17

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."

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Scott Michels

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jarred Welborn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick White

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Deanna Bachman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Grant Gangestad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Lindholm

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Weese

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Cessna

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Shawn Dominy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Colin Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Great Plains Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Certificate of Completion SFST Practitioner Course, Platt and Associates

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Client Choice, AVVO

2015

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Great Plains Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Client Choice, AVVO

2013

Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2010

Mastering Scientific Evidence, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2009

Summer Session Graduate, National College For DUI Defense

2009

Winter Session Graduate, National College for DUI Defense

2007

Summer Session Graduate, National College for DUI Defense

2007

DataMaster cdm and Evidentiary Breath Testing, National Patent Analyitic Systems

2006

Summer Session Graduate, National College for DUI Defense

2005

NHTSA Field Sobriety Test Certification, NHTSA/IACP

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Berger Law Firm, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2005 - Present

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2003 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

State Delegate

2011 - 2021

Iowa Association for Justice

Criminal Law Core Group Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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

Two Rivers Bank and Trust et. al. vs. Vanya Atanasova and Venture One, Inc.

4 million + jury verdict in favor of Plaintiffs.

State v. LaForge, part II

Not Guilty - Acquittal

State of Iowa vs. Tangara

Case Dismissed

State v. Pettengill

Breath Test Inadmissible

State of Iowa vs. LaForge

Blood Test Suppressed

State of Iowa vs. Massengale

OWI Charge Dismissed.

State of Iowa vs. Lawson

Not Guilty by way of Jury Verdict

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Education

2002

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, high honors

1999

Coe College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Iowa Association for Justice - Criminal Defense Seminar

You Can Dig It - Do it yourself fact investigations

2019

Bridge The Gap

A Prescription for Prosecution

2018

Iowa Workers Compensation Association

Dealing with the Upside-Down Table - Rebutting presumptions of impairment

2017

Bridge the Gap

Search and Seizure in the Digital Age

2016

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

2015

Iowa Public Defenders Association Annual Seminar

Right to Counsel - We Have an App for That

2015

Bridge the Gap

When The Reefer Meets the Road

2014

Bridge the Gap

Defending the Traffic Stop

2011

Annual Conference

OWI Update - Driving While Drugged

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

24th Annual Criminal Law Seminar

Putting the Tools We Have to Use

2009

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

OWI case law update and practice pointers

2008

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Effective Assistance of Counsel at 2 a.m.

2007

Iowa Judicial Conference

DUI Case Law Update

2007

Iowa Association of Legal Assistants

Discovery in Criminal Cases

2007

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Annual Conference

Field SOBRIETY Evidence - Establishing Sobriety through Cross-Examination

2006

IACDL - Annual Conference

Case law update and practice pointers

2005

IACDL - Annual Conference

Field Sobriety Exercises - The Voodoo that They Do

2004

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Annual Seminar

Drug Recognition Protocol

Publications

2013

Oh Crap App Oh Crap App

Languages

English

Activity

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