Altoona Criminal Lawyers

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Meegan Langmaid-Keller
Meegan Langmaid-Keller
Altoona, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(515) 967-9202 620 8th St SW
Altoona, IA 50009
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Drake Law School
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Austin J Luse
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Austin J Luse
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
(515) 282-9200 317 6th Ave E
Suite 1300
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Drake University Law School
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Associate Attorney at Kragnes and Associates, P.C. practicing in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and NIL (Name/Image/Likeness) representation of high school and collegiate athletes. Call (515) 282-9200 Kragnes and Associates, P.C. 317 6th Avenue Suite 1300 Des Moines, IA 50309 Born and raised in southern Iowa, the son of a farmer and a teacher, I am passionate about helping those who need it most with their legal needs. The tightknit, blue collar community where I grew up instilled the values of hard work and loyalty into me at a young age, and I carry these values with me wherever I go. I...
Nicholas A. Sarcone
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Nicholas A. Sarcone
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(515) 244-4300 501 SW 7th Street
Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Iowa
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I am an aggressive, experienced criminal defense lawyer. I handle all types of criminal cases including but not limited to: traffic tickets, assaults, domestic assaults, sexual assaults, OWI, public intoxication, drug charges, federal drug charges, federal child pornography charges, federal medicare fraud, state & federal gun charges, harassment, stalking, burglary, robbery, forgery, theft, fraud, murder etc. I also handle state and federal appeals from all types of criminal cases. My goal is to get you the best possible outcome on your case. This involves a skilled evaluation of the charges, the evidence and available strategies. I will never back...
Katherine Sears
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Katherine Sears
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(515) 491-6128 317 6th Ave
Ste 1200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal and DUI
Drake University Law School
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Mr. J. Keith Rigg
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Mr. J. Keith Rigg
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(515) 284-7930 317 6th Avenue
Suite 1300
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Cannabis Law and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
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Since 1982, J. Keith Rigg has provided legal advice and representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and Polk County. His practice is limited to criminal law and the defense of those accused of crimes such as: * White Collar Crimes * Fraud * Conspiracy * Homicide * Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes * Drug and Narcotic Sales and Possession * Theft ...
Johnathan Lee Sears
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Johnathan Lee Sears
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(515) 491-6128 317 6th Ave
Ste 1200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Ryan Babich
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Ryan Babich
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 244-4300 501 SW 7th Street
Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
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Ryan prides himself in listening carefully to his clients' needs and responding to them honestly and thoroughly. Most family law clients in Iowa will go through mediation prior to going to court. With Ryan's experience creating excellent outcomes during the mediation process, his clients often save both the financial and the high emotional costs of going to court. Ryan is also an experienced litigator and he vigorously represents his clients in the courtroom when necessary. Ryan has many years of experience litigating family law, divorce and child custody cases. He is experienced, honest, compassionate, but tenaciously aggressive when needed. Let...
Peter Ickes
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Peter Ickes
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
(515) 245-4300 500 E. Court Avenue
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Drake University Law School
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Peter Ickes maintains a varied practice focused on litigation, including both civil and criminal law. Peter has trial and courtroom experience in both state and federal courts, including complex federal cases. He practices in every county in Iowa and is familiar with many county prosecutors, leading to positive outcomes for his clients. He is a client-focused lawyer, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy tailored to the needs of each case. He is a member of the Iowa Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.
Danielle Dunne
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Danielle Dunne
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
(515) 282-6803 303 Locust Street
Suite 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Sydney Nicole Ross
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Sydney Nicole Ross
DES MOINES, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
(515) 244-5575 108 Third St.,
STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Christine Branstad
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Christine Branstad
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(515) 224-9595 2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDes Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
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With knowledge of the law and passion for her clients, Christine Branstad works hard to achieve results. Having worked as a prosecutor, a civil litigator, and a litigation manager, she knows the court system inside and out. She has the skills and the drive to help her clients, no matter the circumstance. If you are looking for someone with experience who cares, Ms. Branstad is ready to review your case. You can reach her at (515) 329-3100, branstad@branstadlaw.com, or on her website at branstadlaw.com.
Robert G Rehkemper
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Robert G Rehkemper
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(515) 226-0500 440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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When you need the best! Mr. Rehkemper was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the thirteenth straight year in 2024, and has repeatedly and consistently been named Avvo’s Client Choice and Top Attorney for DUI defense with a Superb rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. Mr. Rehkemper is the State of Iowa Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense, and is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association. A frequent speaker at attorney education seminars, Mr. Rehkemper has distinguished himself as a premier defense attorney in the State of Iowa for drunk driving and vehicular...
Benjamin C. Feld
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Benjamin C. Feld
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(515) 802-7676 1200 Valley West Drive, Ste. 208
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
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I am a native of Carroll, Iowa and grew up on a farm. Early on, my parents taught me the meaning of hard work. My chores on the farm included feeding livestock, baling hay, walking beans and detasseling corn. In addition to the work on the farm, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday during high school to work at a restaurant in town. I graduated from Kuemper High School in 2006.

After high school, I attended Drake University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business law. While attending...
Ward A. (Sam) Rouse
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Ward A. (Sam) Rouse
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(515) 223-9000 4940 Pleasant Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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For many years, Ward (Sam) Rouse has represented people who have been injured in some way, whether through damage to their health, property, financial situation, or reputation. If you have been wrongfully deprived of a right, health, property, or even your good reputation, Mr. Rouse can help. Even if your opponent is a huge entity - the government, a major corporation, or an insurance company, Mr. Rouse can level the playing field.
Celena Faith Bevard
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Celena Faith Bevard
Urbandale, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
(515) 633-3000 2641 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
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Celena graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a criminal law concentration. During law school, Celena worked for the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients against a variety of charges, including numerous OWIs in the City of Cleveland. Celena also worked in the Juvenile Division and has experience with emergency custody situations and juvenile delinquency. At the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Celena gained additional experience with complex drug charges and crimes against children.

Celena graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. She majored in International Relations and Political...
Ben Lynch
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Ben Lynch
Clive, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(515) 276-3921 8550 Hickman Road
Clive, IA 50325
Criminal, Civil Rights, Family and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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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, & civil rights cases. Read our 500+ Google reviews (5.0 rating) to learn how we put clients first & obtain results. We've collected millions of dollars for hundreds of clients.
Aaron Hamrock
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Aaron Hamrock
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(515) 279-9700 1200 Valley W Dr #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and White Collar Crime
Drake University
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Aaron Hamrock is a founder and partner at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which is dedicated to giving clients in the West Des Moines area the highest quality of criminal defense. With nearly 15 years of experience, Aaron has defended hundreds of clients facing charges including DUI, federal offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes. He believes in giving each client personal attention and respect, and keeping communication open. Aaron pursued a legal career with this goal in mind. His studies began at Central College, where he graduated before earning in Juris Doctor at Drake University. In 1995, he became licensed to practice...
Timothy McCarthy II
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Timothy McCarthy II
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(515) 279-9700 1200 Valley W Dr #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal
Drake University
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With 30 years of experience in representing clients, Timothy McCarthy knows how to take on the most challenging cases and proactively defend his clients in every situation. His path toward his legal career started after receiving his B.A. from Drake University. He studied law at Drake University's Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 1983. Since graduating, he has become licensed to practice not only in Iowa, but also in the U.S. District Court in the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the U.S. Court of Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, Timothy McCarthy is...
Daniel Joseph Rothman
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Daniel Joseph Rothman
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(515) 267-9000 1701 48th Street Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
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Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorney's office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Attorney’s Office until March of 2009. During his time as an OWI prosecutor, Mr. Rothman was an instructor for the Prosecutors Training Council’s Annual Officer’s training school on OWI law and a presenter for the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force’s annual training regarding OWI law. Mr. Rothman was invited to teach other attorneys in...
Dean A Stowers
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Dean A Stowers
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(515) 224-7446 650 S. Prairie View Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Attorney Deans Stowers began his career as a lawyer at the United State Sentencing Commission. In private practice, Dean has tried many criminal jury trials in Iowa state and federal court, including the only federal death penalty case in Iowa in the last 50 years.

Among his other accomplishments are numerous not guilty verdicts in state and federal court, and reversals in appellate cases. Dean is known as an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients.

Dean is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Pennsylvania, the United States Supreme Court, the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the 8th Circuit Court of...
Seth J. Harrington
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Seth J. Harrington
Urbandale, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 975-3447 2961 100th Street
Ste. 9
Urbandale, IA 50322
Criminal, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
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Law school doesn’t just teach you about the law. It also teaches you to never give up. While it was probably the hardest thing I ever did, the lessons I learned there are why I can stand up for clients at some of the hardest times of their lives. I graduated from Drake Law School in 2004 and have ten years of experience in the courts of Iowa standing up for people’s rights, whether as a private attorney, a prosecutor or a child protection attorney.
Richard E. H. Phelps II
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Richard E. H. Phelps II
Mingo, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(641) 363-4365 201 S Station St
P. O. Box 1
Mingo, IA 50168
Criminal
University of Tulsa
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David Vern Newkirk
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David Vern Newkirk
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 329-3100 2501 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Criminal and Juvenile
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Jason Robert Burdick
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Jason Robert Burdick
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(515) 423-1360 1501 42nd Street
Suite 350
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal, Family, Juvenile and Landlord Tenant
University of Iowa College of Law
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Miguel Alvarado
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Miguel Alvarado
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 224-9595 2501 Grand Ave Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50312
Criminal
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R. Ben Stone
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R. Ben Stone
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 284-5737 2910 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
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Ben Stone practices primarily in criminal defense, postconviction relief and appeals. As attorney 'of counsel' at the Parrish Law Firm in Des Moines, he places a priority on maintaining excellent communication with his clients throughout his client's case. After receiving B.S. & M.A. degrees in history from Iowa State University, Stone led a statewide student association for several years before entering law school at Drake University. After earning his J.D. with honors, he became an associate at Parrish Kruidenier before assuming the helm of the Iowa ACLU. He has been practicing law at Parrish since 2014. Mr. Stone taught college part-time...
Nicholas Lombardi
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Nicholas Lombardi
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 402-3452 5000 Westown Parkway Ste 440
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Personal Injury
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Clara Rose Avenarius
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Clara Rose Avenarius
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(515) 224-9595 2501 Grand Ave
Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50312
Criminal
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Scott D. Fisher
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Scott D. Fisher
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(515) 222-1400 1300 50th Street, Suite 102
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal, Divorce and Family
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Matthew Lindholm
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Matthew Lindholm
West Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney
(877) 475-5297 440 Fairway Drive, Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Criminal
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Gerald (Jake) Feuerhelm
Gerald (Jake) Feuerhelm
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(515) 266-5552 3231 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Criminal and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Scott Bandstra
Scott Bandstra
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(515) 283-2050 505 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Drake University Law School
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Jonathan Coy
Jonathan Coy
Ankeny, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(515) 964-1825 408 SW 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50023
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Penn State, The Dickinson School of Law
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Jonathan Coy
Jonathan Coy
Ankeny, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(515) 964-1825 408 SW 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50023
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Penn State, The Dickinson School of Law
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Patrick Howard Payton
Patrick Howard Payton
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
(515) 284-0928 513 E 6th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, Appeals, Business and DUI
Drake University Law School
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Randall Lynn Jackson
Randall Lynn Jackson
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(515) 244-3188 315 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
Drake Law School
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James Thornton
James Thornton
Ankeny, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(515) 964-1825 408 SW 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50023
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake Law School
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Tod Beavers
Tod Beavers
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
(515) 875-4812 309 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Laura E Mate
Laura E Mate
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(515) 309-9610 400 Locust St
340
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal, Appeals and Employment
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Timothy Michael Duffy
Timothy Michael Duffy
Des Moines, IA Criminal Law Lawyer
(888) 815-3584 300 Walnut Street Suite 5
Des Moines, IA 50309
Criminal
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