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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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Posted by Ron | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional at Best and will walk you through step by step and answer all of your questions.
Sydney was very professional she walk me through step by step on my case and always kept me informed on information and step throughout my case. And will stay in communication with you and the county or state district attorney. She is very thorough.she will take the time and read through all of your ...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer
Sydney did an excellent job representing me in my OWI 1st offense was able to get it dropped and my regular driving privileges reinstated
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 Kallie | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Strong Firm
I am writing to commend Ms. Sydney Ross on her exemplary handling of my recent OWI on a golf cart case in Allamakee County. Ms. Ross was kind, considerate, aggressive, and most of all knowledgeable about the application of law in all four of my charges. Sydney took the time to understand all facets...
"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