Alexander David Smith

Alexander David Smith

also known as Al Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

2910 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 13 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Boles Gribble Gentry Brown & Bergmann, LLP

2910 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312

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Alexander David Smith's Reviews

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Posted by Alissa | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration check-in

We are very pleased with Alex’s services. He accompanied my husband to his immigration check-in, and although we prepared for the worst, having Alex there with a clear plan in place gave us so much peace of mind. His preparation and professionalism truly put us at ease. We are very happy with the out...come and will definitely be working with him again in the future.

Posted by Perry | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Immigration

I was very impressed on how professional Alex and the Parrish Law Firm were in every angle of our collaboration. I strongly recommend anyone with a legal matter in his area, do not hesitate to hire Alex and you will never disappoint.

Posted by Jason | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My experience

Everyone I dealt with at Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm were very kind and professional. Al Smith did his due diligence to a produce a more than satisfactory resolution to my case. His communication was excellent and I was very impressed with his service.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alexander. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John Singer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alexander is a talented and diligent lawyer who is as zealous as he is meticulous. He is thorough, prepared, and client-focused. I trust Alexander with my clients who need representation in central Iowa."

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Andrew Greenberg

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Bergus

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is a very dedicated and extremely talented advocate. He regularly achieves excellent results for his clients and I trust him with all of my referrals in Des Moines."

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Andrew Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Singer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Faculty Award for Academic Excellence in Criminal Law, University of Iowa College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Boles Gribble Gentry Brown & Bergmann, LLP

2012 - 2015

Associate, Burdette Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Polk County Bar Association

Education

2012

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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