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As a partner with Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, PLC in Iowa City, IA, Shawn provides legal services for criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, business law, and estate planning. Shawn received his B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Iowa in 2002 and his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL in 2005.
Prior to joining Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, PLC, Shawn practiced with the law firm of David Goldstein and Associates, LLC in Chicago, IL. While attending John Marshall Law School, Shawn clerked for the law firm of Daley and George, Ltd.
Shawn is currently admitted to the Iowa Bar (2007). Prior to relocating to Iowa City from Chicago, Shawn was admitted to the Illinois Bar (2005).
Shawn is a member of Iowa Association for Justice and the Iowa Bar Association
Areas of Practice include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation, Business Law & Contracts, and Estate Planning
Bar Admissions Iowa, 2007 and Illinois, 2005 (inactive)
Education John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. - 2005 and University of Iowa B.S. Psychology - 2002
Professional Associations and Memberships Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Bar Association
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373 Scott Ct Suite B, Iowa City, IA, 52240
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Posted by CT | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Shawn took care of the things I would have had no idea on how to do in the court. He pushed the hearing to a later date so I could focus on finishing up finals and finish my semester strong. And he also put in effort to dismiss the case which was bull crap to begin with, and for that I am very gratef...
Posted by Heidi | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Shawn was very helpful when I contacted him with concerns about my son’s traffic/parking violations. The matter was resolved quickly and we could not be happier with the service he provided.
Posted by Tim | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Shawn Fitzgerald and he was able to help me save my job and my life basically. I owe everything to him and his expertise with the law. I highly recommend Mr.Fitzgerald To anyone needing a very good attorney.
Posted by Gary | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Shawn Did a great job with my case he communicated everything very well made me understand what He was doing and I did not have any worries with him it was under control the whole time I would definitely use him again if I need to and I would definitely tell other people to use him also thanks For...
Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Shawn after trying several law offices in Iowa City who weren't interested or didn't see my case as high priority meriting representation. Shawn was the only one who was willing to take it on as I didn't actually live in Iowa City at the time so he had to represent me completely. I...
"The eastern Iowa criminal defense community is raised up to a higher standard with Shawn in practice. I routinely bounce questions off Shawn. Additionally, I have been fortunate to work several high profile cases with him in the last year. He embodies everything that a person would want in a criminal defense attorney."
"Shawn is a great combination of being highly competent and cares about his clients and the outcomes in their cases. Shawn is one of the attorneys I refer cases to where I have a conflict or cannot otherwise represent an individual because I am confident in his abilities and admire his approach to the law."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2007 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, PLC
2007 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Kirkwood Community College
2005 - 2007
Attorney, David L. Goldstein & Associates
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Daley & George, Ltd
2007 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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