Seth James Harrington

Seth James Harrington

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 20 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.

25%
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.

21%
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.

21%
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.

12%

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 20 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2005

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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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Amber | January 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

I couldn't have asked for better representation!

I searched for an attorney that could help me with a house fire issue. I came across Seth Harrington, and he was immediately able to help. He listens to what is going on and understands that it is a very stressful time. He was up front and honest about everything, always explaining things to me to ...make sure I understood them. He always stands up for you and works for YOU. I told him that when he would call, I would get anxiety and start to worry or freak out before even answering the phone, so when he would call, the first thing he would say is “Ok, don’t worry” or “Don’t freak out” so I would know it was nothing bad, which was incredibly helpful for my personality type. He works to understand his clients and tries to help ease the anxiety and stress where he can, even with things as simple as the first line of a phone call. After my initial case, we pursued a follow up case to it, and Seth handled everything. If I was slacking on something (and I definitely did), he would just shoot me an email or call me to remind me and let me know when things were needed. He is a great attorney to have. He doesn’t sugar coat it, he is honest, upfront, and helps you understand everything that is going on. He was very accommodating with scheduling meetings and worked around when I was available. I would definitely recommend him if you are in need of an attorney! I hopefully will never need one again, but if I do, I know I will be reaching out to Seth Harrington.

Posted by Doug | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very professional and courteous

Seth represented me in a frivolous assault case brought against me by my ex girlfriend. He took time to listen to me and lay out a plan of attack. He was able to plea down and get the NCO removed and get my life back to normal. I would recommend Seth to anyone who is looking for someone who puts his ...clients first and does so with a very high level of professionalism. I never even had to see the inside of a courtroom.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Responsive and efficient

Found Seth thru the AARG membership site. Seth took my case after a quick phone conversation. He asked concise and specific questions to understand the case and my point of view. He determined the best strategy and next steps and we were able to settle the case quickly. I would recommend... Seth to anyone that has a real estate issue.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Job

I had to use him for a child custody case and got custody of my child. He was very helpful and explained how things would work and gave me all of the options. He done a great job dealing with my ex, as I could not. Thanks a bunch and great job.

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.

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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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