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    234 family lawyers serve Des Moines, IA. Compare the best based on 817+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Polk County are listed below.

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    Earl Barrett Kavanaugh

    Earl Barrett Kavanaugh

    5.0117 reviews
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    Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, Plc
    423 E Court Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Appeals
    Bio: Born and raised in Wisconsin, Earl B. Kavanaugh attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of the Arts in English. Earl moved to Iowa in the summer of 2004 to attend law school at Drake University in De...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Amanda Marie Bartusek

    Amanda Marie Bartusek

    5.08 reviews
    Stoltze & Stoltze PLC
    300 Walnut Street Suite 260, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more
    Bio: Amanda Bartusek grew up in Urbandale, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa where she obtained a bachelor of arts in Political Science and Religious Studies. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Iowa College of Law where during whic...
    Rating:  10
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    Chad Scott Hager

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    Chad Scott Hager

    3.19 reviews
    Stange Law Firm, PC
    400 Locust St., Suite 358, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: When you’re going through a family law matter, you need someone you can trust. Chad Hager will be there to help you in your time of need. Using his family law experience, he will help you through the difficult time in your life. Chad is Partner/Ge...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Patricia Ann Shoff

    Patricia Ann Shoff

    5.01 review
    Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn
    The Financial Center, 666 Walnut, Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Health Care, Employment and Labor and more
    Review: "Patricia and her assistant at the time helped me secure custody of my infant twin daughters. She listened and always knew how to handle anything my ex's counsel threw our way. Very impressed and glad i was not going up against her in court. Great ..."
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    Kimberley K. Baer

    Kimberley K. Baer

    5.010 reviews
    BAER LAW OFFICE
    838 5th AVENUE, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, 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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    Megan Anne Lantz

    Megan Anne Lantz

    5.010 reviews
    Dentons Davis Brown, P.C.
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Immigration, Criminal Defense
    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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    Steven Hull Lytle

    Steven Hull Lytle

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    Nyemaster Law Firm
    700 Walnut St Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
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    Anjela A. Shutts

    Anjela A. Shutts

    1.01 review
    Whitfield & Eddy Law
    699 Walnut St Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I am a family law attorney and member at Whitfield & Eddy Law. I represent clients in a variety of issues including prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and modifications. I also practice collaborative law....
    Rating:  9.6
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    Robert William Evans

    Robert William Evans

    5.06 reviews
    Miller, Zimmerman & Evans PLC
    550 SW 9th Street, Suite 9000, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Wills & Living Wills, Alimony and more
    Review: "Rob was a delight to work with. Very knowledgeable in his field and does an excellent job of making you feel secure in your decisions. He assisted me with a child custody case, and his experience was invaluable. He clearly explained the process an..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kelsey June Knowles

    Kelsey June Knowles

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    Belin, Lamson, McCormick, Zumbach, Flynn
    666 Walnut St, Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Employment and Labor, Litigation, Family
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    Rachel Jordan Scherle

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    Rachel Jordan Scherle

    5.09 reviews
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    U.S. Attorney's Office
    110 E Court Ave Ste 286, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more
    Experienced and trusted attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience in federal and state court.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

    Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

    5.040 reviews
    7755 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more
    Bio: My name is Beth Walker and I have been practicing law in Central Iowa for seventeen years. The majority of my practice is real estate, estate planning and other probate matters. I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and was a social worker when I graduate...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Tyler Lee Coe

    Tyler Lee Coe

    3.73 reviews
    Dentons Davis Brown PC
    215 10th Street - Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Tyler Coe is a family lawyer known for his honest guidance, approachable demeanor, and high-conflict cases. Tyler emphasizes collaboration and communication to understand and unravel his client’s often complicated situations, relationships, and wo...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Leslie Babich

    Leslie Babich

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    Babich Sarcone, Pllc
    501 SW 7th St Ste J, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
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    Kaitlin Teresa Boettcher

    Kaitlin Teresa Boettcher

    5.03 reviews
    Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, PLC
    423 E Court Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Guardianship, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Kaitlin T. Boettcher was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2014, she earned her Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction in Social Work and a Certificate in Leadership Studies at The University of Iowa. In 2017, Kaitlin was awarded her Juri...
    Rating:  7.0
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    William David Scherle

    William David Scherle

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    Hansen, McClintock & Riley
    520 Walnut St, Fifth Floor, U.S. Bank Bldg., Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
    Rating:  6.7
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    Brent Alex Cashatt

    Brent Alex Cashatt

    1.01 review
    Cashattwarren Family Law P.C.
    130 E 3rd St Ste 203, Cashattwarren Family Law P.C., Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Divorce and Separation, Family, Elder Law
    Review: "I would NOT recommend this attorney. Brent and his staff missed critical deadlines which caused me significant issues later in my custody battle. He overcharged for the minimal work he did as well as provided very poor legal advice. The most fr..."
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    Stacey Nicole Warren

    Stacey Nicole Warren

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    Cashattwarren Family Law P.C.
    130 E 3rd St Ste 203, Cashattwarren Family Law P.C., Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Family
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    Lindsey McCune

    Lindsey McCune

    5.03 reviews
    Greenberg & Hurd, LLP
    309 Court Avenue, Suite 233, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, 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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    Teresa Marie Pope

    Teresa Marie Pope

    4.19 reviews
    Pope Law, PLLC
    3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Juvenile
    Bio: Teresa'a areas of practice include family and juvenile law. Teresa obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2013. She is licensed to practice i...
    Rating:  7.5
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