Top Rated Sioux City, IA Criminal Defense Lawyers

42 criminal defense lawyers serve Sioux City, IA. Compare the best based on 71+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Woodbury County are listed below.

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Sioux City Has 42 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 71 Reviews

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Goodman Law Firm, L.L.C.
600 4th Street, Suite 1011, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

If you want an attorney with specialized DUI training and jury trial experience, call me today.

Rating: 9.5

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Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
613 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: With the Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP Law Firm, you get the experience of a large firm with the compassion and attention to detail that is only found by smaller firms. We understand hiring a lawyer is an important decision and usually only happ...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sioux City, IA

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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Law Office of Gretchen A. Cooper, PLLC
600 Fourth Street, Suite 202, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: As a former Maricopa County Public Defender, I know all about the rights of those accused of crimes. I help clients navigate the court system, with compassion, grace, and the experience of over eleven years practicing law. I will be your advocate ...

Rating: 7.0

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Robert A. Wichser
505 5th St., Suite 400, Frances Building, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I had another attorney before Robert was appointed to help me. My first attorney never called me once, Robert came to visit me every time there was any updates in my case. Considering the charges against me Robert got me the best deal and was dill..."

Rating: 7.5

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Hall & Wingert, P.L.C.
Francis Building, 505 5thth Street, Suite 314, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Brett P. Hall, Attorney at Law Brett P. Hall is an attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa. Mr. Hall is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Associati...

Rating: 6.5

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Corbett, Anderson, Corbett, Vellinga & Irvin, L.L.P.
423 6th St Ste 400, Po Box 3527, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Litigation and more

Bio: I am a partner at the Corbett, Anderson, Corbett, Vellinga & Irvin, LLP law firm in Sioux City, Iowa. Being born and raised in Sioux City, I was delighted to return home to practice law. I have been practicing for four years and became a partner i...

Rating: 6.7

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Brian E. Buckmeier, P.C.
701 Pierce St Ste 404, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: Hello!! I am Brian Buckmeier. I will strive to give you the best possible outcome in your matter. I handle all varieties of legal issues and litigation matters including trial work in criminal law, personal injury and family law. I have been pract...

Rating: 7.6

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Kayl Law Office
3801 Transit Ave, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "We looked for a lawyer that would take our complicated case for our son.none of the lawyers we met with cared or where reasonably priced, untilled Angela.she could see the problems no one else would even listen to.she became passionate about our c..."

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Tiefenthaler Law Office, P.C.
501 Pierce St Ste 210, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: Bob is a trial lawyer who practices in all state and federal courts in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He guarantees zealous, yet fair and compassionate representation. He has protected the rights of individuals and families for two decades, whe...

Rating: 8.0

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Rawlings, Nieland, Killinger, Ellwanger, Jacobs, M
522 Fourth St, STE 300, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation and more

Rating: 7.2

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Mayne, Hindman, Frey, Parry, & Wingert
701 Pierce St., Suite 300, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Nick helps individuals fight for custody of their children, understand child support obligations, or their rights during a divorce. If law enforcement stopped you for a traffic violation, which resulted in an arrest for operating while intoxicated...

Rating: 6.6

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Forker & Parry
705 Douglas St Ste 300, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

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Federal Public Defender's Office
701 Pierce St Ste 400, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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State Public Defender Office
507 7th St Ste 300, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Fankhauser Rachel, Plc
701 Pierce St, Fankhauser Rachel Plc, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

Bio: Theresa Rachel was raised in Nebraska and Iowa and graduated from Lawton-Bronson high school. Theresa first worked for Headstart and began raising a family of three girls in Sioux City. She later attended Bellevue University and obtained a bachelo...

Rating: 7.0

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Halbach|Szwarc Law Firm
600 4th St., 301, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Jacklyn is a former prosecutor with more than a decade of courtroom experience. Competitive by nature, she thrives on fully immersing herself in a case and working tirelessly for her clients.

Rating: 6.8

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Mayne, Hindman, Frey, Parry & Wingert
701 Pierce St Ste 300, Mayne Hindman Frey Parry & Wingert, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Woodbury County Attorney's Office
3701 28th St, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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3701 28th St, Sioux City, IA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, Guardianship

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Sioux City, IA?

Robert B. Deck 52 years licensed
Robert Alan Wichser 51 years licensed
James W. Redmond 51 years licensed
David L. Gill 49 years licensed
Francis Joseph Cosgrove 47 years licensed
Randy S. Hisey 47 years licensed
Craig H. Lane 44 years licensed
Robert August Knief 40 years licensed
Shawn Stephen Wehde 39 years licensed
Brian E. Buckmeier 38 years licensed

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Which Sioux City, IA Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Nicholas Johannes Drenth 7 years licensed
Haley N. Messerschmidt 8 years licensed
Nick E. Wingert 10 years licensed
Brett Patrick Hall 11 years licensed
Nicole Kathryn Blazey 11 years licensed
Theresa Rachel 12 years licensed
Hannah Vellinga 13 years licensed
David C Briese 13 years licensed
Jacklyn M. Fox 13 years licensed
Melinda Beth Wicks 14 years licensed

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Sioux City, IA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sioux City Has 42 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 71 Reviews

Bryan Richard Goodman