Adam Justin Pollack

Adam Justin Pollack

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Iowa City, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +3 more

1129 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 15%

22 years

15%
Litigation 5%

27 years

5%
Violent Crime 4%

22 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 24 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Adam Justin Pollack

1129 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA, 52245

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Adam Justin Pollack's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Suzann | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Criminal/Possession

While traveling from TN to IA I was stoppped for speeding and was arrested for possession of marijuana & paraphernalia. Mr Pollack put my terrified self at ease with his expert knowledge of the system and I trusted him immediately. He was very prompt with information and with his handling of my cas...e. I returned to TN and let him handle everything in IA for me. The outcome was better than I expected. I would highly recommend Mr Pollack if you have a criminal case. I can’t stress that enough.

Posted by Nate | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney

I chose to use Adam out of the three attorneys I meet with on my case. Adam was straight forward and had great attention to detail. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case when he was able to get all charges dropped with the City and DOT. He kept me updated on the case. I appreciate... everything he did for me.

Posted by Eddy | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Unf...ing believable!

46 and born and raised in Johnson County. Found plenty of trouble over the years, especially downtown IC. With 6 months to go on 2 yr dl revocation , I get a mile down the road and pulled over by a deputy I don't know because he thought he recognized me. Boom! Now I'm looking at up to a year in jail,... $1500 fine and worse yet 2 more years revocation from the DOT. Tired of my CR lawyer plea bargains, I pick a IC attorney out the phone book, Adam Pollack. First talking to him I really didn't like him, so many damn questions, he even asked what was wrong with me, I felt like I was talking to the prosecutor. After I hung up the phone and stewed I decided he was the guy. Not my first rodeo, throwing money in the Johnson County wind, I was sure. Adam stayed on my ass and I got a work permit. ( A huge pain in the butt!) The guy would have made more money working at Hardee's after the hours he spent pulling my head out of my butt. He never let me give up hope even what I believed hopeless. I ended up pleading guilty to a traffic ticket with a $100 fine. I get my license back on Valentine's day.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Job Well Done

Mr. Pollack exceeded my expectations while defending me in my case. First off, he let me make all the final decisions on how to proceed in my case, while providing his advice and best judgement. He listened to me, tried to understand the case from my point of view, and worked to achieve the out...come that I wanted, not the one that he saw best fit. What also surprised me was that he kept fighting to achieve the desired outcome. In my experiences in the past, lawyers have accepted the first offer given out by the judge and assume it's the best they can achieve. This is not the case with Mr. Pollack, where he kept fighting and until we achieved MY desired outcome. This ended up not being the outcome that he desired, but due to my situation, it was the outcome that I desired. At the end of the day, I felt like he was fighting for me and trying to get the best outcome for me in my situation, not taking the first offer to close the case. Due to his fighting spirit, I was able to receive the longshot outcome that I wanted. On top of his excellence in the courtroom, Mr. Pollack went above and beyond in two seperate instances. The first instance is when he made phone calls for me in another trivial case that I had pending where he wasn't representing me. This surpised me, because he went out of his way to help me in another case that I was not paying him for. On top of all that, when we received the desired outcome, most lawyers would be finished with my case, not Mr. Pollack. He then went ahead and made all the necessary phone calls to the DOT to make sure I could get my license back. These two instances really drove home the point that he did care about me and my case, and that I wasn't just another case to him that he wanted to complete so he could move on to the next one. In the end, Mr. Pollack treated my case like it was his friend's or family member's. He not only did a masterful job in the courtroom by achieving MY desired outcome (which I thought was a longshot), but he then went above and beyond in the customer service area in two instances. I am extremely satisfied with the service Mr. Pollack has provided me and would recommend him to anyone willing to listen.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Adam helped me avoid a Felony conviction, and gave me the chance to get my life back on track!

I got caught up making some bad decisions, and was facing four felony charges. Adam was the only defense attorney to return my call for help on a Saturday. He listened to my circumstances, and offered me a reasonable flat rate cost to handle my case. Adam kept me informed at all times what was going... on with my case and I could see his previous experiences as a prosecutor gave him an advantage in navigating the legal issues in my case. Adam eventually worked out a deal with the prosecutors to defer the judgement on my case and this allowed me to show the courts i was capable of being a contributing member of society. My charges have since been expunged and I have had the opportunity to pursue a career i am happy with, without having to worry about a mistake i made years ago catching up with me. Adam has since been willing to give me advice on issues such as traffic tickets and other minor offenses without seeming too busy or making me feel like my concerns were not important. I would definitely recommend Adam as a defense attorney for any offense.

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Adam Justin Pollack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Randles

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with and for Mr. Pollack on various criminal-defense matters over the years, and I can say unequivocally that Adam is a terrific lawyer who knows how to navigate the legal system to bring about the best outcomes for his clients. He's a high-quality person who will fight tooth-and-nail to make sure his clients' rights and interests are fully protected."

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Gregory Romanovsky

Litigation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam helped me with a traffic-related issue in the Iowa City District Court. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is a great lawyer and a pleasure to deal with."

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Matthew Paulson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have called Mr. Pollack on multiple occasions to discuss criminal law issues. He is prompt in responding to inquiries and is very knowledgeable on all matters I discussed with him."

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Cynthia Parsons

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam has a great "track record" and will do his utmost for the best result possible. I highly recommend him."

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Timothy Trecek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam represented a personal injury client of mine in a complicated multi-tiered criminal case. He did a fantastic job in all aspects of his representation. I highly recommend him."

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John Kuntz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've been an attorney for 25 years. I have observed many, many lawyers, and perhaps one percent of them give the kind of attention and concern for a case as does Mr. Pollack. It is my observation that when he takes a case, he is far more concerned with making sure that he has thoroughly prepared the case and advised the client fully, without concern to the amount of time that requires. I can say with confidence that if you are looking for a defense attorney who will consider your case fully and not simply try to settle out without actually examining the merits of the case to determine whether a plea agreement is best or trial is best, then Mr. Pollack is the kind of attorney you want to hire."

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Joseph Goodner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Vondra

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Pollack is a great lawyer who is willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Adam is interested in researching the law and making sure his clients get the best outcome possible."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Adam Pollack, Attorney At Law

2005 - 2015

Trial Advocacy/Mock Trial Competition, University Of Iowa College Of Law

2002 - 2003

Prosecuting Attorney, Johnson County Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Associate, Paul McAndrew Law Firm

1998 - 2000

Associate, Zelle & Larson LLC

Associations

2001 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Education

1998

Univ of Iowa COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice The United States vs. Muhammad Ali

2017

Journal of Gender, Race and Justice Mike Tyson’s Appeals of His Rape Conviction, Revisited

2016

The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice MUHAMMAD ALI’S FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO FIGHT

Languages

English

Activity

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