Deborah J. Morris grew up in the Siouxland area, and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1980. Deborah spent several years in medical group management while earning her undergraduate degree from Morningside College. She graduated summa cum laude achieving a dual-major in the fields of Accounting and Business. After working several years in the area of family law, Deborah returned to higher education and obtained her Juris Doctorate with High Honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2016.
Deborah practices primarily in the areas of divorce and custody.
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Posted by Judith | March 7, 2026 | Hired Attorney
She is a great lawyer, she gets the job done very quick. She is very friendly, very easy to talk to her.
Posted by Jody | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Deb guided us through one of the most difficult times of our lives. She was so kind and compassionate. She was so knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions honestly and timely. In a manner that we could understand. With her responses and attentiveness, you would have thought we were her onl...
Posted by Justin | July 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Deb was very available very knowledgeable and took the time to explain things and options. She’s someone who builds a relationship and doesn’t just treat you like a number. I highly recommend her
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I came to Deborah for help in filing a custody modification representing myself. She has given amazing advice and pointed me in the right direction of forms I need as trying to research the information yourself is not easy at all.
Posted by Ahmad | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
What I can say, it’s just you for all your support. I am very grateful for all the services and hard work. You were always an available to answer my questions and concerns.you put me ease throughout the legal process.
"I endorse this lawyer. Deb is a trustworthy lawyer who has innovative and affordable ways to represent her clients successfully."
"Deb is an excellent attorney who never loses sight of her job - which is to serve her clients. Too many attorneys view a family law case as an opportunity to create conflict. Deb's goal is to identify the issues, and work towards resolution in a way that gives her client the best opportunity to move forward. I've worked both with and against her through the years, and am convinced her clients are lucky to have her in her corner."
Tax lawyer
2025
Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Top-Rated Family Law Attorney, Great Plains Super Lawyers (Rising Star Award)
2024
Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Top-Rated Family Law Attorney, Great Plains Super Lawyers (Rising Star Award)
2024
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2024
Matrimonial and Family Law Top 30, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Mediation/Arbitration Certification, Illinois State Bar Association
2023 - Present
Partner, Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
2019 - 2023
Attorney, Morris Malloy Law, PLLC
2017 - 2019
Associate, Rosenbaum Law Firm
2024 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Specialty Association - Matrimonial and Family LawMember
2017 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of South DakotaMember
2017 - Present
Woodbury County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Project RehemaVice President
Granted Physical Care of Children + Attorney Fees
2021
Mediation/Arbitration Training
2021
Certification
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor's
English