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Sydney N. Ross
About Sydney
Biography
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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Licensed in Iowa for 4 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2022
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Location
Ross Law, PLC
2155 NE 51st Place,, Ste. B, Des Moines, IA, 50313
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Posted by Seth | May 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional and Dependable Criminal Defense Attorney
I received an OWI and I wanted to make sure I had the best representation possible. I didn’t want to be treated as a number by a public defender. I wanted someone who was interested in my wellbeing and would defend me lawfully. I came across Sydney Ross from a referral. When I called her, I did...
Sydney N. Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Associations
2022 - Present
Iowa Association of Justice
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Education
2021
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor