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Sydney grew up in the Des Moines area before attending the University of Iowa, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Crime, Law & Justice. Following her time at the University of Iowa, Sydney graduated from Drake University Law School earning her Juris Doctor with high honors.
During her time at Drake Law School, Sydney spent a year in the Criminal Defense Clinic and Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic – defending misdemeanor and felony crimes as a student attorney. Sydney also was selected to participate in the Judicial Honors Internship through Drake Law serving as an extern for Justice Appel on the Supreme Court of Iowa.
As a result of her experiences at Drake, Sydney received the annual International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award, which is awarded to “a student who demonstrates an overall ability in trial advocacy by high achievement in trial practice, evidence, and pleading and procedure courses.”
Sydney’s practice consists of personal injury and criminal defense.
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2155 NE 51st Place,, Ste. B, Des Moines, IA, 50313
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Liz | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent experience!
I can’t say enough good things about Sydney Ross. She was absolutely wonderful to work with during a very stressful and uncertain time for our family. From the very beginning, she was responsive, patient, and incredibly understanding. We had so many questions and truly had no idea how to navigate the...
Posted by Jose | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quick and easy
She saw my case file, gathered everything necessary by the second time I met her at the courthouse she had my case resolved.
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended
Sydney was excellent. She communicated everything so well and I really felt like we were a team. She was very knowledgeable regarding the laws in my case and I got the best outcome possible.
Posted by Rick | January 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you!
I want to thank Sydney Ross for the way she handled my case. It was difficult and required an extensive amount of research. Even though the odds were stacked against her in court, she represented me well. She shared my case with other attorneys in the practice who all supported her. All of the of...
"I've worked closely with Sydney on a number of criminal defense matters over the past few years. She's sharp, knows her stuff and won't back down from a fight. An advocate and a winner. I wouldn't hesitate to refer family or friends to her for advice and representation."
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2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2021
2021 Student Advocacy Award, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
2021
High Honors, Drake University Law School
2022 - Present
Iowa Association of Justice
2021
JD - Juris Doctor