Top Rated Johnston, IA Child Custody Lawyers

24 child custody lawyers serve Johnston, IA. Compare the best based on 111+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Polk County are listed below.

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Johnston Has 24 Child Custody Attorneys with 111 Reviews

Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Bio: I have over eighteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a litigation attorney for the family law division at Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of ...

Rating: 9.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Shayla McCormally is a problem solver. Whether it's helping clients navigate difficult family issues, untangle tax problems, or recover after being injured, Shayla devotes herself to creating the best possible solutions for her clients. She knows ...

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Lawyers in Johnston, IA

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Tyler Coe is a family lawyer known for his honest guidance, approachable demeanor, and high-conflict cases. Tyler emphasizes collaboration and communication to understand and unravel his client’s often complicated situations, relationships, and wo...

Rating: 9.2

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate all Lindsey did for me and my children!! She truly is the best! She is kind, compassionate, intelligent, assertive, truthful, genuine, and full of integrity!! She put my needs above all else, at all..."

Rating: 8.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Urbandale)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Law school doesn’t just teach you about the law. It also teaches you to never give up. While it was probably the hardest thing I ever did, the lessons I learned there are why I can stand up for clients at some of the hardest times of their lives. ...

Rating: 7.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Michael’s primary focus in any child custody case is to position his client to negotiate a reasonable resolution of legal disputes, and, if a reasonable resolution cannot be reached, to prevail at hearing or trial.

Rating: 7.4

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "After 28 years of marriage, I found out my spouse was unfaithful and led a secret life for several years. I was blind-sided by it all and as the word "divorce" wasn't in my vocabulary, I had no clue where to start or what to do. Donna was the perf..."

Rating: 8.4

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: I enjoy practicing law and getting to know my clients' needs. I believe that a client should always understand what is going on in their case, and be an active participant. Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family and friends, swim, an...

Rating: 7.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "I used Christine's services in 2009 and I really felt she embraced my case and worked diligently through it. I was so grateful to have found an attorney who actually does her work great and charges you only for what is normal."

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Insurance and more

Bio: Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa, Attorney Andrew L. Hope gained a strong work ethic, a drive to succeed, and a dedication to helping others by welding and working at his parents’ sheet metal fabrication shop throughout his formative years. He credi...

Rating: 8.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Kolby was born and raised in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from Centerville High School in 2012. Kolby attended Simpson College, graduating cum laude with a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Management in 2015. After Simpson, s...

Rating: 7.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Excellent service, From the first day I stepped into his office I had the confidence that things were going to be ok. My case was family law and was very happy with how it was handled. Will definitely recommend him without any hesitation."

Rating: 6.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "Rob was a delight to work with. Very knowledgeable in his field and does an excellent job of making you feel secure in your decisions. He assisted me with a child custody case, and his experience was invaluable. He clearly explained the process an..."

Rating: 7.4

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Gary Edward Hill is a courtroom litigator with over 35 years of litigation experience in county, state, and federal courts. Since moving to Iowa in 2007, Gary has focused on divorce, custody, and litigated matters involving domestic violence. Gary...

Rating: 7.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "Almost 20 dollars an email, slow responses, very expensive attorney that hardly got anything done on my case, Andean very passive in my opinion. If I could do it over again I would not have chosen this attorney."

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "Mr. Rieper has been an absolute god sent in helping us get custody of our son! He is worth every penny. I especially appreciate that he would tell us his personal opinion and experience about spending unnecessary money. He has never steered us wrong."

Rating: 6.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Rating: 5.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense and more

Rating: 6.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: Des Moines divorce lawyer Jessica A. Millage understands that divorce is one of the single most stressful events a person can experience. She finds it rewarding to advise and support her clients through that process and help them find the best res...

Rating: 6.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Johnston (Des Moines)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Sex Crime, Adoption and more

Review: "Has a Ferocious court presense, exellent and well informed legal representation. I went to every court date well informed and confident. I would gladly call upon him for any future legal matters :) (though I hope it doesn't come to that)"

Rating: 6.4

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