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    Michael John Riley

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    Michael John Riley

    5.015 reviews
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    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, General Practice and more
    Bio: I am Mike Riley, owner of S.W.I. Legal & Mediation Services. I have been practicing for over fourteen years in both Minnesota and Iowa. I have always made my clients and their best interest my top priority and will continue to do so. I am a genera...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Amanda Teresa Adams

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    Amanda Teresa Adams

    5.023 reviews
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    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Edward Samuel Fishman

    Edward Samuel Fishman

    5.033 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: I graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in 2013 and then clerked for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa where I assisted judges in researching issues and writing opinions. In December of 2015, I began working at Nelsen and Feitelson. I...
    Rating:  8.5
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    David A. Cmelik

    David A. Cmelik

    5.09 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: David A. Cmelik Law PLC is an Iowa law firm limited exclusively to criminal law and DUI practice. If you or a loved one has been arrested for a criminal offense in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Vinton, Anamosa, Linn, Johnson, Black Hawk, Bent...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Thomas John Viner

    Thomas John Viner

    4.948 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: For nearly twenty years I have had the pleasure of defending individuals in State Court throughout Eastern and Central Iowa. My practice includes substantial amounts of trial work and I am honored to be involved in challenging sometimes high profi...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sean Patrick Spellman

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    Sean Patrick Spellman

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Angela M. Reyes

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    Angela M. Reyes

    4.947 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Over 26 years of criminal defense experience. Proven knowledge & legal expertise. Call anytime 24/7
    Rating:  7.1
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    Christopher C. Fry

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    Christopher C. Fry

    5.03 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am Very pleased with how Chris represented me. Chris is a very caring, compassionate, and down to earth lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and gives excellent advice. I would definitely recommend Chris."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Peter Hansen

    Peter Hansen

    4.942 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: 319 752 5515 319 North Main Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601 At Hansen Law Offices in Burlington, Iowa, we have over 37 years of experience in representing our clients in the state and federal courts. It is our primary goal to diligently ensure that...
    Rating:  10
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    Ben Lynch

    Ben Lynch

    5.039 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Danny Lee Cornell

    Danny Lee Cornell

    5.020 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: For nearly 25 years, Danny Cornell has stood up for the injured and tirelessly fought for the fair compensation that they deserve under the law. Victims desperately need help to move forward after an accident, especially when dealing with experien...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott E. Schroeder

    Scott E. Schroeder

    4.933 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am a 1995 graduate of Drake University Law School, with honors. I did my undergraduate work at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1990 with a double major in political science and Russian language. My partner, Michael Clark, and I went to law...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nathan Legue

    Nathan Legue

    4.69 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Nate Legue believes that the attorney-client relationship is built on mutual trust, respect and clear communication. He listens to clients to craft the right legal solution for their situation. As a former award-winning journalist, Nate knows how ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Randall Lynn Jackson

    Randall Lynn Jackson

    5.05 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure and more
    Bio: I am attorney Randall L. Jackson. I have been practicing law in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1998. My areas of practice include bankruptcy and debt relief, divorce and family law, criminal defense and OWI defense. With my broad range of legal experienc...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jeremy Feitelson

    Jeremy Feitelson

    4.730 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Eric David Puryear

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    Eric David Puryear

    1.825 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: My name is Eric D. Puryear, and I am an Attorney at Law who is licensed in the states of Illinois and Iowa.My philosophy I founded Puryear Law. P.C. to provide clients with professional, prompt, and diligent legal services. I firmly believe that t...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Megan Anne Lantz

    Megan Anne Lantz

    5.010 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Review: "I hired Megan to work on a spousal immigration application for my spouse to come from Mexico. We just filed the petition last week, so we don't have the results yet, however I am confident that the results will be positive. Megan was very responsi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Joseph Culp

    Michael Joseph Culp

    5.02 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1961. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, where I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice in 1983. I then moved to Des Moines, Iowa. I attend...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael K. Lahammer

    Michael K. Lahammer

    5.01 review
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mike handled my case perfectly and professionally. Case was dismissed before he even needed to go to court. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a excellent defense attorney in Linn County, Iowa."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Alexander David Smith

    Alexander David Smith

    5.03 reviews
    Iowa Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "We are very pleased with Alex’s services. He accompanied my husband to his immigration check-in, and although we prepared for the worst, having Alex there with a clear plan in place gave us so much peace of mind. His preparation and professionalis..."
    Rating:  7.8
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