$ 300-400 per hour
Nina Marie Forcier
About Nina
Biography
Nina is originally from Waterloo, IA and attended the University of Northern Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Nina later graduated from Drake University Law School earning her J.D. Nina began her practice in Waterloo as a partner with Nydle & Forcier Law Office, and she opened her own solo general practice January 1, 2014. Nina's practice focuses primarily in the areas of criminal defense, family law, civil litigation and mediation. Nina is a certified family law mediator and is on the mediation roster for the first judicial district in Iowa. Nina is an active volunteer in the community. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family, fitness related activities or being outdoors.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
16 years
DUI and DWI
15%
16 years
Business
5%
16 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 15 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Forcier Law Office PLLC
405 Jefferson Street, Suite. B, Waterloo, IA, 50701
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Nina Marie Forcier's Reviews
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Posted by Sarah | September 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer
Nina defended me in a criminal case and explained everything to me thoroughly and always made time for me as a client.
Posted by Katy | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
extremely satisfied customer
Nina was quick in getting the legal work done that I needed to start my business. She had the paperwork sent off the same day. Her prices were fair, and what could have been a very daunting process for me as a new business owner was made quick and seamless with Nina's service. I could also tell sh...
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Perfect
Ms. Forcier was detail oriented and honest throughout handling my case. Dealing with legal matters is never easy and she was open and honest about the various outcomes. I found her to be reliable, hard working, and ethical to the utmost standard.
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very dishonest
I was appointed Nina as a public defender and ultimately was charged for her service. I caught Nina being dishonest in several instances from a deposition to the trial. She was very unprepared and collaberated with the prosecution in getting me convicted of a crime I did not commit. Take heed there a...
Nina Marie Forcier's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nina is my go to attorney for referrals in Blackhawk and contiguous counties. Simply put she has her finger on the pulse of local customs. Nina has taken on numerous referrals from my office. She extremely knowledgeable, always well prepared, and has handled many referrals from my office. I am also fortunate to serve with Nina on Criminal Core Group of the Iowa Association for Justice (Formerly Iowa Trial Lawyers). She routinely presents at conferences educating other criminal defense attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. I never hesitate to give potential family law clients her name as a good lawyer to call."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014
To[ 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
Associations
2015 - Present
Black Hawk County Criminal Defense BarSecretary
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011 - Present
Iowa Association for Justice
2011 - Present
Black Hawk County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2015 - 2018
Northeast Iowa Collaborative Law
2015 - 2018
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2011 - 2019
Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys
Education
2010
Drake University Law School
JD
2003
University of Northern Iowa
BA
Languages
English