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    191 criminal defense lawyers serve Des Moines, IA. Compare the best based on 736+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Polk County are listed below.

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    Christine E Branstad

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    Christine E Branstad

    5.050 reviews
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    Branstad & Olson Law Office
    2501 Grand Ave, Suite A, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Working hard for each client.
    Rating:  10
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    Nathan Allen Olson

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    Nathan Allen Olson

    5.05 reviews
    Branstad & Olson Law Offices
    2501 Grand Ave, Suite A, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    From Misdemeanors to Murder Charges, We Take Your Case Seriously.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Nicholas Arthur Sarcone

    Nicholas Arthur Sarcone

    5.04 reviews
    Babich Sarcone, PLLC
    501 SW 7th Street, Suite J, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: If you are facing federal or state criminal charges you deserve your best defense. Choosing a lawyer is a big deal. Your liberty is in our hands. Whether you have been caught in a bad circumstance or made a series of bad decisions, I have seen it ...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward Samuel Fishman

    Edward Samuel Fishman

    5.033 reviews
    Fishman Law Firm
    2651 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: I graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in 2013 and then clerked for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa where I assisted judges in researching issues and writing opinions. In December of 2015, I began working at Nelsen and Feitelson. I...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael Joseph Culp

    Michael Joseph Culp

    5.02 reviews
    Culp Law Office P.L.C.
    501 SW 7th Street, Suite J, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1961. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, where I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice in 1983. I then moved to Des Moines, Iowa. I attend...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Alexander David Smith

    Alexander David Smith

    5.03 reviews
    Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Boles Gribble Gentry Brown & Bergmann, LLP
    2910 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "We are very pleased with Alex’s services. He accompanied my husband to his immigration check-in, and although we prepared for the worst, having Alex there with a clear plan in place gave us so much peace of mind. His preparation and professionalis..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Megan Anne Lantz

    Megan Anne Lantz

    5.010 reviews
    Dentons Davis Brown, P.C.
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Review: "I hired Megan to work on a spousal immigration application for my spouse to come from Mexico. We just filed the petition last week, so we don't have the results yet, however I am confident that the results will be positive. Megan was very responsi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Randall Lynn Jackson

    Randall Lynn Jackson

    5.05 reviews
    Law Office of Randall L. Jackson
    315 E 5th St Ste 5, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure and more
    Bio: I am attorney Randall L. Jackson. I have been practicing law in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1998. My areas of practice include bankruptcy and debt relief, divorce and family law, criminal defense and OWI defense. With my broad range of legal experienc...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Gina Marie Christensen Messamer

    Gina Marie Christensen Messamer

    5.04 reviews
    Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm
    2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Gina focuses on civil rights cases, specifically on police discrimination. She also works on all kinds of criminal cases, from harassment to murder. She is passionate about fighting for her clients. She can help to make things right if you have be...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Rachel Jordan Scherle

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    Rachel Jordan Scherle

    5.09 reviews
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    U.S. Attorney's Office
    110 E Court Ave Ste 286, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Former federal and state prosecutor with over 20 years of experience in the courtroom.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sydney N. Ross

    Sydney N. Ross

    5.012 reviews
    Ross Law, PLC
    2155 NE 51st Place,, Ste. B, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Sydney grew up in the Des Moines area before attending the University of Iowa, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Crime, Law & Justice. Following her time at the University of Iowa, Sydney graduated from Drake University...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Katherine Rachel Sears

    Katherine Rachel Sears

    5.07 reviews
    Clark and Sears Law, PLLC
    317 6th Ave, Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "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 pa..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Benjamin David Bergmann

    Benjamin David Bergmann

    4.08 reviews
    Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Boles Gribble Gentry Brown & Bergmann, LLP
    2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more
    Review: "Lo recomiendo al 100 % me ayudo en mi caso y lo que el me dijo me cumplió, le agradezco de todo corazón por haberme el ayudado con mi caso, nunca olvidaré todo lo que el abogado Benjamin hizo por mi y por mi familia EL MEJOR ABOGADO QUE CONOZCO."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jesse A. Macro

    Jesse A. Macro

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Ames)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jesse represented our son during an ugly adoption proceeding. He was able to get and use information from people that others over looked. He seemed quite and reserved until trial began where he morphed into a TV style criminal defense lawyer that ..."
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    Erin Michael Carr

    Erin Michael Carr

    5.01 review
    Carr & Wright, Plc
    300 Walnut St Ste 140, Carr & Wright, Plc, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am a competitive and driven trial attorney who enjoys fighting for the rights of my clients. I believe that the American jury system of justice is the best fact finding system in the history of the world and I love to employ it to the benefit of...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Arleth

    Michael Arleth

    4.47 reviews
    Arleth Law
    309 Court Ave. Suite 803, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: I’ve created a client centered practice in which I’m easily accessible for each and every client. My uniqueapproach includes using a secure online portal with a commitment to communicating with clients whenit works best for them. It’s important to...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Bradley Michael Bender

    Bradley Michael Bender

    5.01 review
    Office of The State Appellate Defender
    Assistant Appellate Defender, Office Of The State Appellate Defender, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Bradley, Thank-you so very much for correctly identifying the points of this case that the Appeals Judges would take note of. There is so much wrong with this case that its hard for me to look past the violation of my rights and the corruption of ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Amanda Marie Bartusek

    Amanda Marie Bartusek

    5.08 reviews
    Stoltze & Stoltze PLC
    300 Walnut Street Suite 260, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Amanda Bartusek grew up in Urbandale, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa where she obtained a bachelor of arts in Political Science and Religious Studies. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Iowa College of Law where during whic...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jolie Beth Juckette

    Jolie Beth Juckette

    5.02 reviews
    Juckette Law Firm, P.L.C., 309 Court Avenue, Suite 808, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, General Practice and more
    Bio: Dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients, Juckette Law Firm founder, Jolie B. Juckette has been practicing law in the central Iowa area for over 15 years. She received her B.S. in Sociology with minors in Psychology & Philosophy from Iowa...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Lisa Ann Allison

    Lisa Ann Allison

    5.01 review
    Allison Law Firm, Llc
    Mail: 4225 Fleur Dr # 145, Des Moines, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family and more
    Review: "Lisa helped me with an insurance issue and a problem with my ex-husband. She took the time to listen to me and my concerns, and she fully explained to me all the steps that would be involved in getting relief. I had spent years trying to get help,..."
    Rating:  7.2
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