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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

More Than an Attorney — A Strong Support When It Matters Most

Christine is the kind of attorney you want on your side when everything feels uncertain. She stands with you, supports you, and truly fights for you with confidence and care. Her dedication and positivity gave me strength during a difficult time, and she delivered results beyond anything I expected. ...I’m deeply grateful for everything she did for me. The staff was also kind, responsive, and supportive throughout the process.

Christine Branstad

Replied last April 24, 2026

Thank you for the review. I appreciate the time and kind words.

Posted by Linda | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Quiet Confidence, Exceptional Results

This was my first experience needing a criminal lawyer, and I'm so lucky I chose Christine. She was able to calm my anxiety from the first phone call, and the results she achieved with her "magic" were outstanding. Thank you, Christine!

Posted by LAMIA | May 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thank you for your support, honesty, hard work, and for your excellent legal representation

Christine is very knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn't have known where to start with my case without her. She was my saving grace in a very stressful situation. Because of her expertise, hard work, and compassionate support, Christine was able to guide me through an overwhelming court system ...and get my case dismissed. If you're going through any criminal issues, this is the lawyer to call.Thank you CHRISTINE BRANSTAD for the great service, as this was the first time I have had to use the services of an attorney I can say I am very pleased with what you has provided while representing me in my case I would give her 10 stars if I could.

Posted by Martha | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Best Attorney and Firm in the State of Iowa

Twenty years ago, my husband was in a compromising and extremely stressful situation due to manipulation and false accusations. His lawyer had only made things worse. His brilliant research career was on the line. He was stressed to the max. I suggested he contact Christine Branstad because I had h...eard good things about her. He did. He was treated with complete respect, and felt secure in the process. Christine’s immediate discernment of the situation, her superior knowledge of the law and her quick, on-the-spot ability to respond correctly in court, not only saved his career but enabled him to live stress free. Over the years I have recommended, what is now, the Branstad and Olson Law firm to several people. All of them have had positive outcomes and come back to thank me with glowing things to say about how they were treated with respect and their lives returned to normal due to the firms unparalleled knowledge of the law. Recently I too have experienced the firms help. It was not a huge problem, but in my old age, it was stressful and daunting to me until Christine and the team took care of all the legal end of things with ease. I cannot thank them enough. The entire team works together smoothly. I was treated with the same care and respect as if this had been a huge problem. I too am extremely thankful for them. --Martha

Posted by Marlene | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A wonderful lawyer who is genuinely concerned for her clientser

I have had the pleasure of working with Christine a few times. A few times she was not my lawyer, but I was a witness in a huge trial case, that she won. A couple of years later I was faced with a theft charge. She knew that I didn't have much money and allowed me to pay when I could. The outcome of ...that case was just as she said it would be. This past June I was charged with a theft charge and with my previous theft charges 5 and 6 years prior, the county attorney was wanting me to do 90 days, 2 years probation, and a repeat offenders class. I have 5 children ages 2 to 13 years and 90 days was not something that I could personally do without hurting my children and husband. Christine kept reminding me that she was not going to allow me to do jail time and would take this to trial if needed. Thankfully, everything worked out. Christine is not a Monday thru Friday lawyer, she contacted me on a Saturday morning to go over my case and responded to me on a Sunday evening after I text her. Christine is a fighter and willing to fight for what is fair and not scared to go to trial. Thankfully, even though Christine was not able to go to my final court date, because she had a prior commitment and the judge refused to continue the hiring, I ended up not doing jail time, just like she said. Everyone in her firm is AMAZING. I would never walk into a courtroom without one of them representing me.

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