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Des Moines Has 191 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 737 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: A native of Iowa, Attorney Benjamin Feld has always understood the value of hard work and of getting along with everyone. While earning his undergraduate degree at Drake University, Mr. Feld started his own private investigation business, called B...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

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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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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 32 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 (Ankeny)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Car Accidents and more

ANKENY LITIGATION LAWYERS With over 50 years of combined experience, the attorneys of the Handley Law Firm in Ankeny have been advocating on behalf of individuals, families and businesses throughout the Des Moines area.

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(515) 420-0922

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Waukee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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 (Windsor Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Review: "David handled my case to the best of his abilities. He was very reliable, insightful, and resourceful. He told me exactly what I needed to do to insure the best results. He is accountable, he showed up on time to court, and answered any questions ..."

Rating: 6.8

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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: 5.9

Call for a consultation(515) 346-6997

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Review: "Jason and Rebecca handled my issue quickly and efficiently. Much appreciated!"

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Debt and more

Review: "Kevin Hobbes is a highly competent attorney who is able to assimilate facts within a case very quickly. He makes no promises, but works aggressively to get the most favorable disposition to your case. In my case, he achieved the most favorable d..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "Katrina helped me in an employment/ benefits case, She knows what she is doing, she took on 1 of the biggest employment law firms in the state. She won the case, like the popular saying goes.. she showed up to kick ass and chew bubblegum... And sh..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more

Bio: Allison’s practice focuses on criminal defense, criminal defense for immigrants, criminal appeals, family-based immigration, removal defense, immigration benefits for victims of domestic violence and other crimes (Violence Against Women Act and U-...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Tim McCarthy serves the West Des Moines area as a criminal defense attorney. He has been representing clients for more than 25 years, and he knows how to take on even the most challenging cases. He helped to found McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which i...

Rating: 4.7

Call for a consultation(515) 461-8654

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Ankeny)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a criminal defense and trial attorney with more than eleven years experience practicing almost exclusively in criminal law. I obtained my JD and also an LLM (Masters of Law) with a focus on criminal law from Drake University Law School. I was...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Urbandale)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Appeals and more

Review: "For not ever taking on any to very little CINA cases he did an awesome job with winning the case. You have to have a little patience with him as he gets busy with so many of his other cases because he is that good but all in all I would recommend ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Clive)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

Bio: I'm in this business to do justice and improve people's lives. I care about my clients and I hope they can tell that.

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (Urbandale)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Bio: Trust Marberry Law to treat you with the respect and dedication you deserve. Whether you need guidance through bankruptcy or are seeking an advocate for your family issues, our experienced lawyers stand ready to assist you in any and all legal nee...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Des Moines (West Des Moines)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accident, Personal Injury

Review: "Whatever you do, don't use Trever Hook for any civil or criminal law issues. I don't think he puts in the work needed to win. I will no longer use this firm because of his ongoing failures. I will never refer anyone to this firm again."

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