Dana Ann Judas

Dana Ann Judas

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Cedar Rapids, IA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation, Juvenile

615 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

About Dana

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 11 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Nazette, Marner, Nathanson and Shea LLP

615 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52407

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Dana Ann Judas's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Haley | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Understanding and caring

I hired her the same week of my temporary child custody hearing because I thought I could represent myself but decided to call around. She was the only one to take on my case in such a short notice. She nailed it in court and I was granted everything I was asking for. She is the BEST.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pass

Dana is "nice" but has no spark or passion. Rescheduled an important court date the day of to prioritize another client, took weeks to file motions, did not speak up for me or do the case justice at all. Sold herself as having a friendly relationship with the county attorney and somehow things got wo...rse than before I had hired her. Complete waste of money and I was misled by great reviews - those were not my experience at all.

Dana Judas

Replied last December 19, 2024

Hi, Courtney. Thank you for your feedback. From the outset, I was clear that your case would be an uphill battle, especially when you are a parent in juvenile court and HHS is involved. Despite best efforts, sometimes the Court just does not rule in our favor. I wish you the best of luck going forward.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You can trust Dana with your case

In my mind, Dana handles your case like she would if she was representing her own family. She works tirelessly to help you work towards your desired outcome. She has been my lawyer through several cases and I have always been impressed. You can visit with her for a very short period of time and then ...when in court she is able to convey your messages flawlessly. I couldn't be more impressed with her. If you hire her you will be in good hands.

Posted by Josh & Andrew | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best in class attorney!

Dana is a true advocate for what’s right in family law. She was relentless relentless with gathering facts and weighing all options. Dana also has a realistic approach and doesn’t make false promises to ‘get your business’. She cautioned us on our ‘uphill battle’, yet never waived from her comm...itment to us and our children. If you want someone on your side who knows her stuff-and works 24/7 to deliver on her promise to fight for your values-hire Dana and her team. She’s the real deal.

Posted by Brad | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Law In Cedar Rapids

Dana and her team are the best! As a family law attorney, Dana has demonstrated an excellent understanding of family law issues and a deep commitment to us as clients. She is compassionate and empathetic towards us, always taking the time to listen to our concerns and provide us with the guidance ...we needed. Dana's professionalism and attention to detail are second to none. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and a keen ability to apply it to our specific situations. She is also a highly skilled negotiators and litigators, always working to achieve the best possible outcome for us as her client. Dana's dedication to us as her client is truly remarkable. She worked tirelessly to ensure that our rights were protected and our interests were safeguarded. Most importantly, she was ALWAYS responsive to our needs, always available to answer questions and provide support. I highly recommend Dana to anyone who is in need of legal assistance with family law matters. She is an excellent attorney who provides outstanding legal services with a high level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Plus she won our case:)

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Anthony Olson

Family lawyer | May 31

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"Dana is an excellent attorney with a knack for family law. She is a hard worker and truly cares about her community & clients. I endorse Dana Judas."

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Daniel Clouse

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is passionate about helping her clients and has great attention to detail and work ethic. I would gladly recommend her to anyone wishing to receive legal counsel for divorce, custody or other family matters."

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Katie Frank

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is a great family law attorney. She genuinely cares about her clients, and I respect her zealous advocacy and her professionalism. I would recommend Dana to someone who wants high quality legal representation from an attorney who is approachable and accessible."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea, LLP

2016 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Arenson Law Group, PC

2014 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Viner Law Firm, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Linn County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Linn Law Club

Secretary

2014 - Present

Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court'

Member

Education

2014

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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