Pamela Ann Vandel

Pamela Ann Vandel

3.1
Rating: 4.2

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

520 Walnut Street, Suite 401, US Bank Building, Des Moines, IA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

Licensed in Iowa for 29 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1996

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Offices of Pamela Ann Vandel

520 Walnut Street, Suite 401, US Bank Building, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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Pamela Ann Vandel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Client

I would highly recommend Pam Vandel. Divorce as a whole; court, documentation, procedures, are all stressful events to wade through and Pam was always available to meet or reach by phone, guiding me through the process and represent me to the fullest. There is a lot of work that we as the client mu...st undertake as responsibility and I feel that it is often assumed that all we have to do is put down a retainer fee and they do everything from then on. We also have to take action in the proceedings to ensure that our legal representation has all the information to best represent us. Pam, was thorough and aggressive in fighting for my case not only in court but day to day, and also with my protection utmost in mind. Pam was very transparent in cost, with providing an upfront contract and subsequent monthly itemized statements depicting the tasks performed and their associated times. She was very responsive in returning phone calls. Pam is not only a tenacious and aggressive lawyer, but she is someone who has tremendous respect for the laws. She is such a wonderful and amazing attorney!! Thank you Pam!

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015

hire someone else

I hired her with her guarantee we would win a shame case $20,000 later she lost my case. I apealled and a court appointed attorney won my appeal after pan lost she wanted another 5 grand to appeal the case for me never again!

Posted by Vanessa | March 5, 2015

I would recommend Pamela Vandel to ANYONE!

Pamela Vandel took my case on without charging me any legal fees! She was at every hearing and always well prepared. She helped me accomplish my goal - a goal that every other attorney I talked to in the Des Moines, IA area told me would be IMPOSSIBLE to achieve! Another thing that impressed me about... her is that she was always available to take my calls and was very patient with me, making sure to answer all of my questions, unless she was in court of course. Like I said in my review title, I would recommend Pamela Vandel to ANYONE!!

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2014

Highly Recommend!

I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Pamela Vandel on several occasions. I originally retained Ms. Vandel as my divorce attorney in 2001. I was impressed with her professionalism and attention to detail. She fought hard with a professional aggressiveness securing a settlement which effectively... met my needs. Her fees where very reasonable and comparable to other local attorneys. I've also retained Ms. Vandel to represent me in a Bankruptcy, Last Will and Testament , and Personal Injury Claim. I have always found Ms. Vandel to be current on Iowa laws and litigations. She has always worked hard to represent me answering my concerns in a timely fashion. Ms. Vandel has been retained by friends and family upon my recommendation.... all who have been impressed by her tenacity.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2014

Pam

I am thankful to Pamela Vandel for representing me through one of the toughest experiences in my life. Pam was aggressive in the court room, relentless in obtaining my goals, returned every call in a timely manner, was always prepared, and went above the call of duty by completing my case at no char...ge because she felt I was a victim of an injustice. Pam provides a contract which states exactly what she charges and kept me informed throughout the process with itemized statements showing tasks performed and the time allotted on each task. Pam not only provided zealous representaion but is genuinely a great person. Pam gained not only a client but a lifetime friend. Thanks Pam you are an amazing attorney!

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Pamela Ann Vandel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Kronzek

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Dr. Vandel as far back as the 1990s on bankruptcy and other litigation issues. She is bright, tenacious and a strong advocate for her clients. She certainly has my recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  4.2 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Temporary Suspension issued in IA, 2017

updated on 04/27/2017

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Temporary Suspension issued in IA, 2017

updated on 04/27/2017

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Suspension issued in IA, 2017

updated on 03/21/2017

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Temporary Suspension issued in IA, 2016

updated on 07/26/2016

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2012

updated on 04/05/2016

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

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