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Des Moines Has 190 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 715 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: I originally became interested in law while interning with the Waterloo police department during my time as a student at Upper Iowa University. During that time I originally wanted to be a prosecutor. However, while attending Drake University Scho...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Johnston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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 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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Stephen Allison Law, PLLC.
630 SE 15th St, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Rating: 2.4

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Clive)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 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: 9.1

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O'Flaherty Law
2716 Grand Ave., Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Rob Rudman has been practicing since 2025. He graduated from Luther College with a degree in Biology before attending Drake Law School, where he obtained certificates in Intellectual Property Law and Prosecution and Defense. Rob has been with O'Fl...

Rating: 5.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

Bio: When you need the best! Mr. Rehkemper was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the thirteenth straight year in 2024, and has repeatedly and consistently been named Avvo’s Client Choice and Top Attorney for DUI defense with a Superb rating of 10....

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Aggressive representation, excellent communication, and a genuine concern for clients are what you can expect from Mr. Gangestad. Mr. Gangestad was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the seventh straight year in 2021, and has been named Avvo’s...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Ankeny)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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 21 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 12 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 (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "RJ, is definately the lawyer to have by your side in any court or legal matter. He is very knowledgeable, experienced, and he was OUTSTANDING in court. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is well worth every penny."

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I have a passion for helping small business owners with legal needs of any type, big or small. My general practice includes but is not limited to Business Law, Mergers/Aquisitions, Appellate Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid...

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorneys’ office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Att...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Best lawyer i ever had. He would ride to the death for his clients. Shout out to Alex too. They’re brady and gronk of lawyers. "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Waukee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Bio: The Parker Law Office PLLC is a general practice firm in the western suburbs of Des Moines representing central Iowans, with a satellite office in Fort Dodge by appointment. Judd Parker focuses on Criminal and Family law together with his father, ...

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

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

Bio: Anthony was born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa, and proudly carries forward a long family tradition of legal service. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics and Information Systems from the University of ...

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(515) 346-6997

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