Top Rated Polk County, IA Divorce Lawyers

In Polk County, Iowa, there are 76 divorce lawyers available with 544+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Polk County Has 76 Divorce and Separation Attorneys with 544 Reviews

Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Estate Planning

Bio: Brian Foddrill is an attorney and REALTOR® Foddrill Law Firm, P.C. was established in 2016 and in 2019 Foddrill Law Firm acquired Stillman Law Firm, located in Clear Lake, Iowa. Stillman Law Firm has been serving the people of north-central Iowa s...

Rating: 7.2

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: My firm handles hundreds of divorces every year in Central Iowa ranging from simple uncontested divorces to complex international family law cases in federal court. My team is second to none. I have been the lead trial counsel in over one hundred ...

Rating: 8.1

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Divorce And Separation Lawyers in Polk County, IA

Divorce lawyers guide clients through every stage of marital separation and dissolution, including asset division, spousal support, child custody and support, and settlement negotiations. They draft and review settlement agreements, represent clients in mediation or trial, calculate equitable distribution, seek temporary orders, and work to protect financial and parental rights during and after divorce proceedings.

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Divorce lawyers guide clients through every stage of marital separation and dissolution, including asset division, spousal support, child custody and support, and settlement negotiations. They draft and review settlement agreements, represent clients in mediation or trial, calculate equitable distribution, seek temporary orders, and work to protect financial and parental rights during and after divorce proceedings.

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills, Probate and more

Review: "I had a great experience working with Jim. He provided top notch service, was extremely responsive, and made the entire process of setting up a 501c3 extremely easy and efficient. Highly recommended."

Rating: 6.7

Call for a FREE consultation(515) 416-5676

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: The Baer Law Office was voted the top law firm in Des Moines from 2016-2021 by CityView voters. ! If you have been hurt call now for free consultation.

Rating: 9.9

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Diligence. Integrity. Results. Call for more information.

Rating: 7.2

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

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

Rating: 7.4

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning

Bio: Sam began his practice in Grinnell, Iowa where he maintained a general practice in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, business formation and planning, and estate planning. Now in West Des Moines, Sam focuses his practice on litigatio...

Rating: 8.6

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense 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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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate all Lindsey did for me and my children!! She truly is the best! She is kind, compassionate, intelligent, assertive, truthful, genuine, and full of integrity!! She put my needs above all else, at all..."

Rating: 8.3

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: I am Elena Greenberg, a central Iowa family law attorney who provides compassionate, aggressive legal representation to clients in the Greater Des Moines area. Through my law firm, Greenberg Law, PLLC., I maintain a general practice including but ...

Rating: 7.6

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Bio: Married for 32 years and the mother of two boys and one girl, when I am not interacting with clients, attorneys and judges, with whom I have developed lasting professional relationships, I am often running my kids, enjoying movies and playing with...

Rating: 10

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Scott Bandstra of the Bandstra Law Firm in Des Moines, IA is a graduate of Drake Law School (1993) and a 25-year member of the Iowa Bar in good standing. For 25 years, Mr. Bandstra has practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, Automobile Acciden...

Rating: 8.1

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Kate was born and raised in Waukee, Iowa. She graduated from Waukee Senior High School in 2010. Kate attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, graduating with a buiness degree after studying abroad for one year in Hamburg, Germany. Afte...

Rating: 8.1

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Child Custody and more

Bio: I strive to help others navigate our legal system, while also providing reassurance to those in the uncertain—and often difficult—time of a changing family dynamic.

Rating: 6.9

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: I am a 2002 graduate of Drake Law School. Before going into private practice, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant Polk County Attorney. In addition, to my work as a prosecutor, I served 6 years as legal counsel to the Iowa H...

Rating: 7.4

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Review: "Mr. Rieper has been an absolute god sent in helping us get custody of our son! He is worth every penny. I especially appreciate that he would tell us his personal opinion and experience about spending unnecessary money. He has never steered us wrong."

Rating: 6.7

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family and more

Bio: Jennifer was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2002. She received her Bachelor of Arts and graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa in 1999 with a major in Finance and minors in Business Communications and Coaching. While at UNI, Jenni...

Rating: 7.3

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed less than a year

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Guardianship and more

Bio: Mariah McCarthy is an attorney whose practice includes, family law, general legal matters, guardianships, and conservatorships. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work, magna cum laude, from Minnesota State University before going on to ...

Rating: 5.5

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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, 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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Polk County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements, Guardianship and more

Bio: Quality, personalized legal representation throughout central Iowa. Robyn Huss practices primarily in family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony/spousal support, adoption, paternity, domestic abus...

Rating: 6.5

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