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Des Moines Has 191 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 737 Reviews

Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing
6200 Park Ave, Of Inspections Appeals And Licensing, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Family, Criminal Defense and more

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Iowa Attorney General's Office
Iowa Attorney General's Office, Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more

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Criminal Defense

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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Stoltze & Stoltze Plc
300 Walnut St Ste 260, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Workers Compensation and more

Rating: 6.6

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Patrick H. Payton & Associates, P.C.
4685 Merle Hay Rd Ste 105, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

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

Rating: 6.7

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Mundy Law Office, Pc
317 6th Ave Ste 1300, Mundy Law Office Pc, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more

Bio: Nathan Mundy has been practicing law in Central Iowa for well over 10 years. He is an Iowa native, raised on the South Side of Des Moines graduating from Lincoln High School in 2000. He is a graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 2...

Rating: 3.8

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Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors
Po Box 41006, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Rating: 6.7

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Horn Law Offices
901 Thomas Beck Rd, Suite 203, Horn Law Offices, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "Michael is a top notch lawyer. He works hard for his clients and takes the extra time to make sure they get what they want. He is a great listener, very professional, well spoken, and knows the law like he is Wikipedia. He helped me get custody of..."

Rating: 4.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I graduated from Dana College in 1998 with a Major in Sociology and a Minor in Psychology. I worked at a regional insurance company from 1998 to 2001 when I attended Drake Law School. In 2004, I graduated from Drake Law School, and began practicin...

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(515) 461-8575

James Samuel Nelsen's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Johnston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Compassion and experience in the most challenging family cases.

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(515) 400-4754

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: As a criminal defense attorney with nearly 15 years of legal experience, Aaron Hamrock knows what it takes to go the extra mile for each clients. He currently serves as a partner and attorney at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C. in West Des Moines, where h...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a FREE consultation(515) 461-6561

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Vancleaf and Mccormack Law Firm, Llp
118 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "I came to van cleaf & McCormack with a somewhat complicated family law issue. I was treated like family from the moment I walked in. They answered all my questions without getting annoyed at the number of them. I was communicated with consistently..."

Rating: 3.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

QUICK ACTION AND HONEST ADVICE Experienced and efficient advice for a powerful defense right away!

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(515) 512-8844

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Clive)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Voted best law firm in Des Moines - recipient of 'Top 40 Lawyer Under 40' and 'Super Lawyer' awards. Ben Lynch graduated w/ honors from Drake Law School & offers free consultations on employment, personal injury, work comp, family, criminal, & civ...

Rating: 9.2

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Boles Witosky Stewart Law Pllc
2015 Grand Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "As an event manager, I represent many clients and have always relied on GBSW law firm for the legal needs of my clients. The team is always on top of the things when it comes to legal matters."

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Langford Law Office LLC
309 Court Ave Ste 213, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Immigration and more

Review: "I was facing 75 years & he got it down to a 25 yr with no fines to pay etc.and was able to get me some of my personal stuff back that cops had taken during raid!"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: In my free time, I enjoy biking, running, and swimming and have completed numerous marathons and Ironman triathlons.

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I was keep informed by phone and e-mail at all times. If Ms. Sparks did not have knowledge on a matter she asked and found the answers for me."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Ankeny)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Agnes Warutere is a Dedicated Attorney with International Experience. Prior to admission to the Supreme Court of Iowa, Agnes was law professor in Tanzania, a legal researcher in Canada, and a law practitioner in Kenya.

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Urbandale)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Nick Lombardi is a very personal,courteous and very helpful. I appreciate his help and kindness. He is an awesome Attorney. Thank you so much"

Rating: 6.8

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