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    Iowa Has 651 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1848 Reviews

    Ryan A. Genest

    Ryan A. Genest

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ryan Genest represented us during a long and scary adoption. He was always honest, patient, and there to listen to us. Even when we were late on payments. He was on the ball, caught all lies, and was a beast during the trial. I even felt bad for t..."
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    Steven John Drahozal

    Steven John Drahozal

    1.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Tax, Real Estate, Litigation and more
    Review: "Over loaded with work was his excuse to take time in depth to review my case. Never returned phone calls or replied to letters. Several complaints! "
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Nathaniel Ryan Jones

    Nathaniel Ryan Jones

    5.04 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Nathaniel is an excellent lawyer. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped me achieve the results I wanted. He answered all of my questions promptly, explained the court process clearly, and made sure I understood my rights every step of the way...."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Michael Donn Hooper

    Michael Donn Hooper

    5.03 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Best possible outcome. Id recommend him. Trustworthy and fights for his clients."
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    Allison Marie Schwach

    Allison Marie Schwach

    5.020 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Allison fights for those most vulnerable to our criminal justice system. She values each client’s unique story, circumstances, and struggles, and is committed to helping find a resolution that safeguards their future. An Iowa native, Allison earne...
    Rating:  5.7
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    Paul Joseph Statler

    Paul Joseph Statler

    3.76 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: People ask me what I do, and when I tell them I’m a criminal defense attorney they ask, “what does that mean?” Almost always, I tell them, “I defend people who are accused of, and charged with committing crimes.” After hearing that, they’ll usuall...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Sally Marie Machetta

    Sally Marie Machetta

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "She did a good job handling my legal matters. I will use her again as well as recommended her legal services. Thank you Ms. Machetta!"
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    Raphael Matthew Scheetz

    Raphael Matthew Scheetz

    5.022 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994, which focuses on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases. He was one of the first lawyers in Iowa who specialized in the practice of immigration law. He ha...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Scott L. Bandstra

    Scott L. Bandstra

    5.03 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Family and more
    Bio: Scott Bandstra of the Bandstra Law Firm in Des Moines, IA is a graduate of Drake Law School (1993) and a 25-year member of the Iowa Bar in good standing. For 25 years, Mr. Bandstra has practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, Automobile Acciden...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Brian E. Buckmeier

    Brian E. Buckmeier

    4.73 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Hello!! I am Brian Buckmeier. I will strive to give you the best possible outcome in your matter. I handle all varieties of legal issues and litigation matters including trial work in criminal law, personal injury and family law. I have been pract...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jessica Jeanne Chandler

    Jessica Jeanne Chandler

    3.79 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Jessica Chandler is a Des Moines, Iowa personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney. Jessica began her legal career as a family law attorney for Taylor Law Office in Des Moines, Iowa, and later worked as a personal injury and family ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Christopher James Nathan

    Christopher James Nathan

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    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  8.9
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    Lana L. Luhring

    Lana L. Luhring

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family
    Review: "I have had the pleasure of working with Lana Luhring twice: first for a child custody hearing in 2003-2004 and again for my daughter's estate in 2025. In both cases, Lana was exceptional, winning both cases. . She resolved matters swiftly and demo..."
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    Brian Dean Johnson

    Brian Dean Johnson

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Brian represented me in my extremely complicated divorce. I was an incredibly needy and demanding client and Brian handled me with professionalism and compassion. He delivered the best outcome for my situation, even after cautioning me for two yea..."
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    Brenton Max Tunis

    Brenton Max Tunis

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a general practice litigation attorney in Dubuque, Iowa, serving a wide variety of client needs including Litigation, Personal Injury, Business Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, and Family Law. You can reach my firm website at the following l...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Angela Hope Kayl

    Angela Hope Kayl

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
    Review: "We looked for a lawyer that would take our complicated case for our son.none of the lawyers we met with cared or where reasonably priced, untilled Angela.she could see the problems no one else would even listen to.she became passionate about our c..."
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    Austin Norden

    Austin Norden

    4.25 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "When calling the office, I was immediately connected to him personally. I had never been in any trouble and had a no contact order violation from an abusive ex. I was probably not the easiest client, due to the fact that I had never had any troubl..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    David Vern Newkirk

    David Vern Newkirk

    4.85 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: David's primary practice consists of criminal and juvenile law. He also handles administrative law matters, including license revocations. During Law school, David participated in Mock Trial, interned at a county attorney’s office and participated...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Brett Patrick Hall

    Brett Patrick Hall

    5.04 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Brett P. Hall, Attorney at Law Brett P. Hall is an attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa. Mr. Hall is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Associati...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Joseph Paul Goedken

    Joseph Paul Goedken

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    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Community Involvement: Indian Hills Community College Foundation – President (2016 – present) Indian Hills Community College Foundation – President-Elect (2014 – 2016) Indian Hills Community College Foundation – Board of Directors (2012 – present)...
    Rating:  9.7
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