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Katherine Rachel Sears
also known as Katherine Rachel Clark
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Licensed in Iowa for 8 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
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Clark and Sears Law, PLLC
317 6th Ave, Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Helpful and responsive
We reached out to Katie to handle a possession case for someone who lives out of state. She was great about corresponding remotely and worked hard to get us through all of the steps with as little inconvenience as possible. Katie made it fairly painless for us to deal with a situation we'd never face...
Posted by Tom | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional
Katie Sears treats her clients like a valued customer. Her research and ability to provide guidance is exceptional. I highly recommend Katie Sears.
Posted by Michael | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
When in doubt call Katherine
This lady is amazing! I had no positive outlook and she fought hard and took 135 years down to probation. Thanks again. Would hire her for anything. Excellent awesome.
Posted by Adam | October 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Will persue all options and actually fight your case.
Was very impressed with her ability to gather all relevant evidence, challenge any mistakes made, and put pressure on prosecution with her diligence. She was willing to fight for me rather than just work with the other side for an easy outcome.
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quick resolution
Katherine attended to my case with great attention to details, promptness, and professionalism. Even after the case was settled she attended to my concerns.
Katherine Rachel Sears's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Katie as a very competent, professional attorney fights for her criminal law clients."
"I've had the opportunity to recently work with Katie on a felony drug matter involving a search warrant and multiple co-defendants. I can't say enough about how impressed I've been with her ability to identify and analyze key issues that raise reasonable doubt on behalf of those involved. She's very sharp and has a keen understanding of how to best simplify complex issues. I would collaborate with her again in a heartbeat. I also wouldn't hesitate to refer a friend or family member to her for serious criminal defense representation."
"Katherine is compassionate, dedicated, and manically focused on getting the best possible results for criminal defendants (even after her role in a case has ended). Her standards for zealous representation should be idolized by attorneys everywhere."
Ben Lynch
Civil rights lawyer
George Jones
Criminal defense lawyer
Steven Amster
Criminal defense lawyer
Colin Murphy
Criminal defense lawyer
Johnathan Sears
Criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Allison
Family lawyer
Peter Berger
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Iowa State Supreme Court Scholar, Drake University Law School
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Clark and Sears Law, PLLC
2016 - 2017
Student Attorney, Drake Legal Clinic
Associations
2018 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. L.T. Polk County No. SRCR332427
Domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury dismissed with prejudice.
State v. L.R. Page No. SRCR105978
Assault causing bodily injury dismissed.
State v. C.H. Carroll No. SRCR012678
Evidence suppressed, possession of marijuana dismissed
State v. T.B. Carroll No. SMMG016600
Domestic abuse dismissed morning of trial.
State v. C.P. Polk SMAC383971
Suppression argument raised, charge dismissed
State v. A.H. Polk No. SMAC383253
Jury found defendant "not guilty" of assault.
State v. E.P. Polk No. SMAC382456
Assault charge dismissed morning of trial.
State v. A.S. Polk Co. SMAC352576
Assault charge dismissed
State v. K.W. Franklin No. FECR505418
Felony child endangerment reduced to misdemeanor. 7 day minimum jail time on OWI 2nd. Minimum fine on OWI. Minimum fine on misdemeanor child endangerment suspended. Open container dismissed.
State v. J.W. Polk Co. FECR339114
Conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, failure to possess a tax stamp -- all counts dismissed.
State v. C.H. Story No. FECR058973
Defendant pleaded guilty to trespass. Felonies dismissed.
Education
2017
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
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I am 17 years old and I was talking to a 36 year old, we never sent nudes. But can my parents press charges on him?
19 Nov 2024
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Can my girlfriend get a new court appointed lawyer she is supposed appear take a plea agreement today.
11 Dec 2023
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My 2nd owi in Iowa I still have 5 days to do in jail an do a substance abuse class, if I leave Iowa an go to tx before I finish?
14 Feb 2023