Rachel Jordan Scherle

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Rachel Jordan Scherle

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice ... +3 more

110 E Court Ave Ste 286, Des Moines, IA

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About Rachel

Biography

Experienced and trusted attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience in federal and state court.

Former federal and state prosecutor with over 20 years of experience in the courtroom.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Personal Injury 17%

17%
Employment and Labor 16%

16%
Family 16%

16%
Medical Malpractice 16%

16%
Immigration 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 10 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 22 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

U.S. Attorney's Office

110 E Court Ave Ste 286, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2044

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Rachel Jordan Scherle's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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Smart, relatable, and results-focused

Rachel is sharp and practical. She cuts through the noise and drives straight to the facts and the best path forward. I felt informed, respected, and confident with her leading the strategy.

Posted by John | December 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lots of courtroom experience, knows how to get things done

My case was hung up in court for over a year and continued three times. I was not getting my day in court and asked Rachel to help me speed things up. She came into the next hearing and within 15 minutes we had a trial date set and the judge moved things along and we are back on track. Rachel has a l...ot of courtroom experience and has dealt with both prosecutors and defense attorneys so she knows how things are done and gets stuff moving. Very good.

Posted by Jennifer | December 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Rachel!

Rachel has been absolutely incredible to work with. She is firm, confident, and truly knows how to advocate for her clients. Her guidance is clear, straightforward, and always in my best interest. What I appreciate most is how empowered she makes women feel throughout the entire legal process — she e...xplains everything, supports you through each decision, and ensures your voice is heard. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares. If you need someone strong, dependable, and dedicated in your corner, Rachel is the one you want. I’m so grateful for everything she’s done for me.

Posted by Josh | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

I couldn’t be more grateful for the representation I received. From the very first consultation, my attorney was professional, honest, and completely dedicated to my case. She explained every step of the process in a way I could understand and always made sure I felt supported and informed. Her at...tention to detail, strategic thinking, and calm confidence made an incredibly stressful situation so much easier to handle. I truly felt like she cared about the outcome and fought for me every step of the way. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, I was able to achieve a result far better than I expected. If you need a criminal defense lawyer who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to their clients, I highly recommend Rachel.

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U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa

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