Linn County
Divorce Lawyers
Compare 18 top rated Iowa attorneys serving Linn County.
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Divorce, Collections, Family and Tax
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
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Misha Ghadiri
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 2 years experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Iowa School of Law
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Undergrad: Grinnell College Class of 2012 degrees in Psychology and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies
Law School: The University of Iowa College of Law Class of 2017
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law and Family Law
Associations: Iowa Bar Association
Admitted to the Iowa Bar 2018
In my free time I enjoy all outdoor activities from running to rock climbing to kayaking. In college and after, I have been an avid Ultimate Frisbee player. Since I moved to Iowa in 2008, I have worked to find volunteer opportunities in every community I have been a part of. Additionally, I am a dog...
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Thomas Viner
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Drake University Law School
Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, I graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1998. I went on to Knox College where I obtained my B.A. in History, graduating in 2002. I then went to Drake University School of Law, graduating in December 2004. I have lived and practiced in Linn County since 2005, practicing in 40 counties throughout Eastern Iowa.
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Dana Judas
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 5 years experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Iowa
I am a Waterloo, Iowa native practicing exclusively in family law. I received my BA from the University of Iowa in 2010 where I majored in English and graduated with honors. In 2014, I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law and was admitted to practice in Iowa in September. In March of 2016, I joined Arenson Law Group, PC where I focus on areas of child custody and dissolution of marriage. Prior to joining Arenson, I practiced family law and criminal defense at another Cedar Rapids firm. I am currently a member of the...
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Education, Employment and Family
Drake University Law School
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Brian Johnson
Linn County, IA Divorce Attorney with 15 years experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Admitted to practice in the State of Iowa in 2004; Admitted to practice in the Northern District of Iowa in 2006.
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Drake University
Born in raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I made my way to Iowa in 2009 to attend Drake University. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Law, Politics and Society in 2012 and went on to attend Drake University Law School and graduated in 2016. I sat for and passed the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2016 and moved to Cedar Rapids shortly after to begin working for Viner Law Firm. In November 2019, I became a shareholder in the firm.
My primary areas of practice include Family Law and Criminal Defense. I am always accepting new clients so please reach...
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Peter Shayman
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 4 years experience
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
DePaul College of Law
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
Education: Indiana University, B.A., 2010
De Paul University, J.D., 2015
Admitted to Iowa Bar 2015
Areas of Practice:
Civil: Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Name Change
Criminal: OWI/DUI, DOT matters, Juvenile, Possession Controlled Substance, General Criminal Defense
Appellate: Criminal and Civil
Associations:
Iowa Bar Association, 2015 to present
Linn County Bar Association, 2016 to present
NACDA Top 10 under 40 Criminal Law 2017
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
University of Iowa School of Law
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Frank J. Nidey
Linn County, IA Divorce Attorney with 39 years experience
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Juvenile
University of Iowa
FRANK J. NIDEY, partner, is a 1980 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction. He practiced as a public defender in the Burlington and Cedar Rapids offices for a total of four years. He has been in private practice since 1984. Mr. Nidey is a member of the Linn County and Iowa State Bar Associations, and the Linn County Family Law Committee. Mr. Nidey is the co-author of "Mandatory Penalties, Victim Cooperation, and the Judicial Processing of Domestic Abuse Assault Cases," Crime and Delinquency (1995). He was given the Volunteer Lawyers...
Divorce, Criminal and Family
Creighton Law School
Stephen Swift
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years experience
Divorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
University of Iowa College of Law
David McManus
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 46 years experience
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Divorce, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Daniel Willems
Linn County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
University of Iowa Law School
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
Drake University School of Law
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Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Drake University Law School
Nina grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Nina later attended Drake University Law School where she gained practical experience interning for Iowa Legal Aid and as a student attorney/mediator at the Drake Legal Clinic. At the Drake Mediation Clinic Nina served as a mediator for divorce, child custody and small claims cases.Nina enjoys volunteering and has served in leadership positions: Junior Girl Scout Leader for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and as a Parent Teacher Association volunteer leader, treasurer and event organizer for a...
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Dai Gwilliam
Johnson County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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Daniel P Kitchen
Washington County, IA Divorce Attorney with 25 years experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Daniel P. Kitchen, J.D., practices law in Southeast Iowa from his office in Washington, Iowa. Mr. Kitchen's general practice is focused on providing professional legal services suiting individual and small business needs, including, but not limited to, family and divorce law, debtor and creditor bankruptcy, contracts, real estate, wills, and estate planning. Mr. Kitchen is licensed to practice before the State courts for Iowa and Illinois, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa and the Central District of Illinois.
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Jaime C. Watts
Johnson County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 9 years experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Curtis Klatt
Black Hawk County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 44 years experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Michael Kennedy
Johnson County, IA Divorce Attorney with 43 years experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
University of Iowa Law School
Peter Burk
Black Hawk County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 55 years experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
University of Iowa Law
Jared Bauch
Tama County, IA Divorce Attorney with 55 years experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Randy Trca
Johnson County, IA Divorce Attorney with 39 years experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Craig Ament
Black Hawk County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 40 years experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
University of Iowa Law School
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Family
Edward Gallagher
Black Hawk County, IA Divorce Attorney with 46 years experience
Divorce, Employment, Family and Personal Injury
Leslie Lamping
Washington County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 36 years experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
John Marshall Law School
Robert Schlegel
Washington County, IA Divorce Attorney with 32 years experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Richard Morris
Black Hawk County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of Iowa , , University of Iowa, College of Law
Kathryn Salazar
Washington County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
Jared Bauch
Tama County, IA Divorce Attorney with 55 years experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
Elizabeth Croco
Johnson County, IA Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
University of Iowa College of Law .
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Divorce, Business, Family and Insurance Claims
University of Tulsa
Counselor and Litigator with more than 30 years experience representing clients in stressful and difficult situations.
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Edward E. Cox
Wapello County, IA Divorce Lawyer with 10 years experience
Divorce, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University
Ed Cox practices in agricultural law, estate planning, and real estate and handles general practices matters. Prior to private practice Ed worked as staff attorney at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center. He has written several publications on agricultural law issues and has given numerous presentations on the topic across the country. Ed is licensed to practice law in Iowa and Missouri.
Considering divorce?
If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.
Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.
Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.
Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.
Legal Custody:
A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).
Separate Property:
Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.
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