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    34 criminal defense lawyers serve Iowa City, IA. Compare the best based on 212+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Johnson County are listed below.

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    Iowa City Has 34 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 212 Reviews

    Adam Justin Pollack

    Adam Justin Pollack

    4.961 reviews
    1129 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Adam has been practicing law since 1998, when he graduated with a juris doctorate degree with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law. He is a former prosecutor for Johnson County, Iowa and his practice primarily focuses on cri...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth

    Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth

    4.954 reviews
    Farnsworth Law Office
    103 E. College Suite 209, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thomas D. S. Farnsworth was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. Thomas received a Bachelor of Business Administration, in Finance, from the University of Iowa and the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. During Thomas' undergraduate experience he ...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Douglas Thompson

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    Mark Douglas Thompson

    5.016 reviews
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    Thompson Law Office
    308 E Burlington St #147, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Iowa City OWI / DUI and Criminal Defense Law Attorney - Call for a free consultation.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Joseph Dean Keegan

    Joseph Dean Keegan

    5.02 reviews
    Keegan, Tindal & Mason
    103 E College St., Suite. 312, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: J. Dean Keegan was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. After high school Dean served in the United States Navy and eventually settled in Iowa City in 1975. Dean received a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the University of Iowa with coursewo...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Eric David Tindal

    Eric David Tindal

    4.844 reviews
    Keegan Tindal & Jaeger
    319 East Bloomington Street, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Eric D. Tindal was born in Iowa City, Iowa and was raised in Kalona, Iowa. While still in high school Eric joined the United States Army Reserves and he served until 1999. While in the military Eric was trained as a Combat Medic and a Respiratory ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Andrea D Jaeger

    Andrea D Jaeger

    4.825 reviews
    Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger
    319 E. Bloomington Street, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrea D. Jaeger practices in the areas of criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, and federal and appellate advocacy. Andrea defends individuals accused of violations of state and federal law, including but not limited to murder, robbery...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Leon Fred Spies

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    Leon Fred Spies

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    Leon Spies Law
    312 E College St Ste 216, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Rating:  8.8
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    Shawn Michael Fitzgerald

    Shawn Michael Fitzgerald

    5.05 reviews
    Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald PLC
    373 Scott Ct Suite B, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: As a partner with Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, PLC in Iowa City, IA, Shawn provides legal services for criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, business law, and estate planning. Shawn received his B.S. degree in...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Maurine Ann Braddock

    Maurine Ann Braddock

    5.01 review
    330 E Court St, Honohan Epley Braddock & Brenneman, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Excellent Attorney. Worked nights and weekends to help save my children"
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    Patrick J. Ford

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    Patrick J. Ford

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    Leff Law Firm LLP
    222 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michael Biderman

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    Michael Biderman

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    Hayes Lorenzen Lawyers Plc
    125 S Dubuque St Ste 580, Plaza Centre One, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joseph C. Pavelich

    Joseph C. Pavelich

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    Spies & Pavelich
    312 E College St, Spies & Pavelich, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.4
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    Abigail Leigh Brown

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    Abigail Leigh Brown

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    Leff Law Firm, L.L.P.
    222 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Government and more
    Rating:  6.3
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    Michael Joseph Pitton

    Michael Joseph Pitton

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    Pitton Law P.C.
    103 E College St Ste 310, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Pitton Law P.C. is a law firm with a multistate practice dedicated to meeting the particular needs of our individual and business clients. We apply creative strategies and experience gained through more than three decades of trials, appeals, arbit...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Constance Peschang Stannard

    Constance Peschang Stannard

    5.01 review
    Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, P.L.C.
    373 Scott Ct., Suite B, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Connie was born in Clarinda, Iowa, but grew up in Rock Island, Illinois.  She graduated from Rock Island Senior High School in 1969, and attended college in Illinois, graduating in 1973.  Prior to attending law school as a non-traditiona...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Thomas Edward Maxwell

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    Thomas Edward Maxwell

    3.51 review
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    Leff Law Firm, LLP
    222 S Linn St, Leff Law Firm, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Rating:  6.6
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    Paul C. Bouska

    Paul C. Bouska

    1.01 review
    1049 Briar Dr, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Handled a simple possession charge for me. After the trial was done he informed me that I would be receiving a check the the unused portion of my retainer. 6 months later I received a bill for an extra $600 followed by a past due notice several da..."
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    Mark Joseph Neary

    Mark Joseph Neary

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Iowa City (Muscatine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
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    Joseph T. Moreland

    Joseph T. Moreland

    1.01 review
    Hayek, Moreland, Smith & Bergus Llp
    120 E Washington St, Hayek Moreland Smith & Bergus L.L.P., Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    John William Bruzek

    John William Bruzek

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    Office of The State Public Defender
    725 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.4
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