Seth James Harrington

Seth James Harrington

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Urbandale, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Estate Planning ... +2 more

2961 100th St., Ste. 9, Urbandale, IA

About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

A conviction can affect the rest of your life. Even if you don’t serve time, it can drastically reduce access to jobs, scholarships and opportunities. If you are in trouble with the law, I’m not here to judge you; I’m here to help you get the best legal result you can. Having been a prosecutor, I know the criminal system inside and out. Not only have I litigated from both sides; I’ve also spent years teaching police officers about legal matters. I would love to put my experience to work for you.

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Child Custody 21%

I represent people getting divorced, represent parents who need to stand up to DHS, and do prenuptial agreements.

21%
Estate Planning 21%

Getting your affairs in order ensure your loved ones are taken care of when you aren’t around. A will is not only about the money. Who will be the guardian of your child? Who can you trust with access to your assets? What happens when people die “in the wrong order?” In addition to a will, a trust is a useful tool for providing for asset management for minor or disabled family members. If you don’t yet have a plan for managing your estate, we should talk.

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Limited Liability Company (LLC) 21%

As an attorney, I know how to establish corporations and other entities, protect secrets, obtain copyrights, and draft, letters of opinion. And as a small businessman myself, I appreciate the importance of keeping costs down. If you have a small business, I can provide affordable assistance, whether you’re just getting started or have found yourself caught up in a dispute.

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Adoption 12%

The legal world only has so many happy endings. It's always a privilege to be part of a child being welcomed into a loving home.

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 21 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2005

Active

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Location

Harrington Law Office

2961 100th St., Ste. 9, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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Seth James Harrington's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Seth Harrington - very happy with his results

I've never had any contact with lawyers in my life and was very nervous when I suddenly had to find one for a custody issue. I was referred to Seth and instantly was put to ease as he made everything understandable and explained all the step by step processes. He fought for things I wouldn't have e...ven thought to have fought for, and I ended up very happy with my current situation. I know had I not turned to the advice of Seth, I'd still be very confused and angry and the matter would still be unresolved. Seth has even taken the time to ask me how my situation is going and if I'm still getting the support I deserve. I really appreciate him making me feel like I matter and helping me get what I deserve.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Great for Guardianship!

I hired Seth to help with obtaining guardianship of a minor in Iowa, though I live in Illinois. Seth was very helpful, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood what was going on. He filed all of the paperwork and met with the minor's parent and the judge in order to make the whole p...rocess move very smoothly. He responded to emails and phone calls. Overall I thought the whole process went very smoothly and I recommend working with Seth.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Job Seth!

I recently had an experience with Seth Harrington in Madison county. He is very helped out a lot, kept in contact with me and offered some friendly advice to try to help my case. Ended up he got me out of jail time with just probation and an aggravated reduced to a serious misdemeanor. I would defini...tely recommend and personally use him if anything else came up in the future. Thanks again Seth!

Posted by Susan | January 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Experience

I was at a loss and had no idea of what was going on. I was wrongfully convicted of a crime and a previous attorney withdrew my case. Seth Harrington was appointed to me and the first thing I thought was I was going to lose my case. Seth reassured me and worked diligently on my case. Unlike my previo...us attorney Seth notified me frequently of any changes and what to expect. Seth eased my mind, and showed compassion, sympathy for what I was going through. I would definitely recommend Seth if anyone asked. Great Job Seth!

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2014 | Wrongful Termination

Great job by Seth Harrington

I was unexpectedly fired from my job. But worse, I was falsely accused of misconduct (which is why I'm doing this anonymously). My employer wanted me gone for political reasons, but they didn't want to have to pay me the large amount of unemployment compensation they knew they would owe me if they ju...st laid me off. So my department head conspired with a secretary to tamper with documents to make it look like I falsified something. Mr. Harrington was instrumental in not only clearing my name, but getting me the compensation I deserved. He didn't have an easy job, because I was rushed out of my office by security, without being allowed to see any evidence of my supposed wrongdoing. To build a case, Mr. Harrington had to do an extensive investigation on top of the legal work. This included getting information from certain government agencies who have very strict secrecy requirements, but Mr. Harrington knew exactly how to work with them. By the time we got to the hearing, Mr. Harrington was so well prepared that the arbiter was actually laughing at my ex-supervisor as she tried to sell her story of my "misconduct." The unemployment I received kept my family from any financial hardship until I could get my own business started. Mr. Harrington also succeeded in having my ex-supervisor's accusations removed from my personnel file. I would recommend Seth Harrington to anyone because he fought for my integrity and my rights. And won.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

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"I have known Seth for 15 years and he is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Harrington Law Office

2013 - Present

Criminal Justice Instructor, Buena Vista Univ.

2006 - 2014

Prosecuting Attorney, Wapello County

2006 - 2014

Counsel, Iowa Department of Human Serivces

Education

2004

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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