Joseph Bertroche
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University School of Law
Michael Kennedy
Iowa City, IA Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa Law School
Autumn Canny
Ottumwa, IA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Business and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Elizabeth Croco
Iowa City, IA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law .
Shannon Woods
Ottumwa, IA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Collections, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
Steven Gardner
Ottumwa, IA Family Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Family, Business, Civil Rights and Divorce
David McManus
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
Charles Hallberg
Cedar Rapids, IA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family, Criminal and Divorce
Creighton Law School
![Amanda Brandy Van Wyhe]( "Amanda Brandy Van Wyhe")
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Amanda Brandy Van Wyhe
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of South Dakota School of Law
While in law school, Mrs. Van Wyhe was an active member of the South Dakota Law Review and volunteered as a C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court. Following law school and prior to starting in private practice, Amanda was a law clerk for the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Amanda entered private practice in 2006 at the Vriezelaar law firm as an associate and became a partner in 2011. In 2009, Mrs. Van Wyhe was officially recognized and commended by the Iowa Supreme Court for contributing more...
![Janell K Broekemier]( "Janell K Broekemier")
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Janell K Broekemier
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebraska and Iowa Civil and Family Law trial lawyer who primarily handles cases in Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa, Sioux City, and surrounding areas. Advocates for parents seeking to preserve access to their children and parental rights, and for those seeking a fair resolution to their domestic and general litigation matters.
Janell is a local attorney and relentless advocate for clients, with litigation experience in both Iowa and Nebraska.
![Austin J Luse]( "Austin J Luse")
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Austin J Luse
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal and Probate
Drake University Law School
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 am an Associate Attorney at Balduchi Law Office, P.C., in Des Moines, Iowa, where I primarily focus in the areas of family law and criminal defense, but also handle probate, personal injury, and basic business entity-structuring matters....
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T. Cody Farrens
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Iowa College of Law
Attorney T. Cody Farrens was raised in Decatur, Nebraska working on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha before attending law school at the University of Iowa. While in law school, Cody was on the Jessup International Moot Court Competition and was published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems.
Cody graduated from law school in 2010 and relocated with his family to Sioux City, where he began work at a local law firm focusing on insurance issues, personal injury, family law, and workers’ compensation. He then became a partner at Fankhauser, Farrens...
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Lindsey R Buchheit
Sergeant Bluff, IA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(712) 823-1024
633 1st Street, Suite A
PO Box 533
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Prior to founding Buchheit Law (June, 2013), Lindsey worked as an attorney for two Sioux City law firms from 2007-2013. Lindsey is the President of the Siouxland Estate Planning Council, Secretary of the Sergeant Bluff Community Development Corporation; Secretary of the Center For Siouxland; and a board member of the Iowa Small Business Development Centers. Lindsey is a Martindale Hubbell BV Distinguished attorney and is licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Lindsey's practice includes but is not limited to estate planning and probate; family law; business and creditor law.
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Shayla L. McCormally
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
Shayla McCormally is a problem solver. Whether it's helping clients navigate difficult family issues, untangle tax problems, or recover after being injured, Shayla devotes herself to creating the best possible solutions for her clients. She knows the issues her clients are facing are stressful and confusing. She offers solutions and reaches outstanding results for clients
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Deborah Morris
Sioux City, IA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family, Business and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Deborah J. Morris was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She attended college at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa where she graduated summa cum laude earning dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Accounting.
Deborah graduated With High Honor from the South Dakota School of Law in 2016 and began working in the field of family law. Deborah opened her own firm in 2019 offering both full and limited scope services in family law, as well as estate planning and business formations services. Deborah joined the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP in January...
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Ryan Edward Weese
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Des Moines, IA 50309
Family, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
I have been in practice for over fourteen years and have learned that hard work for my clients always pays off. Family law, personal injury and medical malpractice are difficult areas of the law that create even more difficult situations for my clients. Going through a divorce, being the victim of an injury or malpractice or fighting for custody of children are tough for clients. I want my clients to know that I take their case seriously and will work as hard as possible to get them a positive result.
![M. John Riley]( "M. John Riley")
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M. John Riley
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCouncil Bluffs, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
I am a partner at Simpson Legal Group, LLC. I was a lawyer in Minnesota prior to practicing in Iowa. I I completed the Comprehensive Divorce & Family Mediation from Crilley Mediation Services to become a mediator in my community.
My education started at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN where I received my Bachelor of Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 2006, I graduated from Hamline University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association.
I was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2013.
![Celena Faith Bevard]( "Celena Faith Bevard")
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Celena Faith Bevard
Urbandale, IA Family Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
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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...
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James Drury
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
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Drake University Law School
Facing a divorce or family law matter is never easy. At Stange Law Firm, we understand and know that this time in your life is likely one of the most stressful and difficult you have ever experienced. Having compassionate and caring representation on your side can provide you peace of mind throughout the process. James Drury is a Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm in our Des Moines, Iowa family law office. He can represent individuals throughout Polk County, Iowa, and the surrounding areas.
James attended Drake University in Des Moines where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Prior to studying...
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Judd Parker
Waukee, IA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
Judd Parker joined the Parker Law Office PLLC in 2012 upon graduation of Drake Law School. The Parker Law Office PLLC moved from its location in Clinton, Iowa to Adel, Iowa in the summer of 2017 before moving to the current location in Waukee, Iowa. A satellite office was opened in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa in 2020 to better represent clients in that area.
The Parker Law Office PLLC is a general practice focusing on zealously representing clients in Central Iowa faced with criminal charges and in family law matters.
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Eric Checketts
Glenwood, IA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Iowa
My practice is centered on a philosophy of personalized service. Calls returned, emails answered, and constant awareness of your legal matter's status are just a few of the ways that I strive to make your experience superlative.
![Joel T. S. Greer]( "Joel T. S. Greer")
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Joel T. S. Greer
Marshalltown, IA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Iowa College of Law
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (top 1%) Past President, Iowa State Bar Association Past President, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (250) Past V.P., Iowa Association for Justice (f.k.a. Iowa Trial Lawyers) Founding Board of Directors, American Academy of ADR Attorneys Past Chair, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission Past Member, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission Top Great Plains SuperLawyers (top 5%) Board of Directors, Iowa Defense Counsel Association Board of Directors, Iowa Law School Foundation AVVO rating 10/10
![Shannon D. Simms]( "Shannon D. Simms")
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Shannon D. Simms
Waterloo, IA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Drake University Law School
I am a licensed Attorney, certified Mediator and certified Collaborative Law Attorney in the State of Iowa and am passionate about providing quality client service through competency, communication and compassion. I am a part of the general practice firm, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC, where I provide legal services at our main office in Waterloo, Iowa and branch office in Grundy Center, Iowa. My practice areas include but are not limited to, business law, real estate, mediation, family law, including collaborative family law, creditors' rights law (including subrogation, collections and foreclosure), estate planning, probate, guardian/conservator law, and guardian ad litem services....
![Brett P. Hall]( "Brett P. Hall")
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Brett P. Hall
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of South Dakota School of Law
Brett P. Hall is an attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa. Mr. Hall is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Woodbury County Bar Association. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, School of Law. Brett lives in Sioux City with his wife and four children. He is active within the community and enjoys participating in local fundraising events, and volunteering with local nonprofit organizations.
![Danni Harris]( "Danni Harris")
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Danni Harris
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
I have over nineteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a member attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent guardianship and termination of parental rights cases. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas...
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Allison R Abbott
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
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Drake University
Allison Abbott has been with Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006. Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.
Allison was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Allison was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1999. She is admitted to both the Northern and Southern Districts in Iowa.
Allison has earned the Distinguished peer review rating for high professional achievement...
![Aaron H. R. Ginkens]( "Aaron H. R. Ginkens")
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Aaron H. R. Ginkens
West Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(515) 255-8680
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 170
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
I am a native Iowan, originally from Chariton. I attended Drake University and Drake Law School and graduated in 2003. I'm licensed to practice in all state and federal courts located in Iowa. I've had a general practice law firm for 17 years and practice in the areas of real estate, family law, juvenile law, debt collection, contracts and a variety of civil matters.
I have been focusing my practice recently on representing the sellers of real estate, for sale by owner (fsbo).
I would be happy to assist you.
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Rebecca A. Feiereisen
Cedar Falls, IA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Iowa
I grew up in Strawberry Point where my family still resides. Since graduating from the University Of Iowa College Of Law in 2007 I have worked in Waterloo, where I have also become involved in my church and local bar association. While I practice in the areas of child custody and dissolution of marriage, I also understand that persons with children are connected as a family. I therefore strive to work through these family issues with the long-term in mind. I continue to practice primarily in family law.
![Shannon D. Simpson]( "Shannon D. Simpson")
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Shannon D. Simpson
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCouncil Bluffs, IA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Creighton University
Shannon earned her law degree from Creighton University School of Law.
For over 20 years she has exclusively focused on divorce and family law matters. Shannon’s deep experience in every aspect of family law, including the most complex custody, property division and asset valuation matters, is complemented by a natural sense of empathy. Clients can trust her straightforward, clear-eyed guidance. They know that Shannon will be there when and where they need her.
A wife and the mother of three daughters, Shannon enjoys running in her spare time as well as attending her daughters many activities.
![Ryan Babich]( "Ryan Babich")
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Ryan Babich
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
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...
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Gina A. Jorgensen
Hampton, IA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
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Gina has been practicing law for the last 20 years, previously serving the communities of Franklin, Wright, and Cerro Gordo counties. Between her work in private practice, and public service, she has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience, ensuring her ability to zealously tackle the majority of your legal needs.
Gina obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2000 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, having spent her last year of law school as a visiting student at Drake -- Go Bulldogs! Thereafter, she clerked for Iowa Judicial District 2A, supporting judges covering the 9...
![Leah Patton]( "Leah Patton")
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Leah Patton
Ames, IA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Juvenile
Patton Legal Services, LLC provides affordable legal services, passionate representation, and access to justice. The firm seeks to address the unmet legal needs of persons who cannot afford legal services. The firm provides affordable legal services to low-income and moderate-income central Iowans in Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Jefferson, Marshalltown, and Webster City. The firm focuses on criminal law, juvenile law, family law, postconviction relief, and administrative law cases, appeals, powers of attorney, living wills, and wills. The firm utilizes a sliding fee scale based on income, flat fees in selected cases, and limited scope services.
![Nick E Wingert]( "Nick E Wingert")
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Nick E Wingert
Sioux City, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
See website at: https://www.maynelaw.com/
![Kimberly Kuchel]( "Kimberly Kuchel")
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Kimberly Kuchel
Le Mars, IA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Kimberly (Schroeder) Kuchel is an associate attorney at Bauerly & Langel P.L.C. She went to Morningside College to obtain her undergraduate degree in business administration. She graduated with her law degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2018 and upon graduation, worked for Corbett Anderson Law Firm in Sioux City, Iowa. In November 2019, she began working for Bauerly & Langel PLC. She is also licensed in South Dakota and Nebraska.
![Eric M. Updegraff]( "Eric M. Updegraff")
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Eric M. Updegraff
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Employment and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
Representing employees and workers in workplace issues since 2004. I concentrate my practice on protecting workers rights in Workers' Compensation Claims, Personal Injury and Employment Law, including wage and hour disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Federal Civil Rights Act violations for age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disabilities. I also represent individuals facing harassment on the basis of race, color and/or national origin under the Federal Civil Rights Act. We are experienced trial lawyers in representing workers faced with all types of employment law issues, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile-environment sexual harassment, quid...
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Todd Elverson
Des Moines, IA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
![Ms. Nina M Forcier]( "Ms. Nina M Forcier")
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Ms. Nina M Forcier
Waterloo, IA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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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Ben Lynch
Clive, IA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Criminal and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
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 450+ Google reviews (5.0 rating) to learn how we put clients first & obtain results. We've collected millions of dollars for hundreds of clients.
![Spencer Vasey Dirth]( "Spencer Vasey Dirth")
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Spencer Vasey Dirth
Des Moines, IA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
University of Iowa College of Law
![David William Patton]( "David William Patton")
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David William Patton
Storm Lake, IA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(712) 732-6720
216 East Fifth Street
Post Office Box 900
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Family, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Drake University
Dave Patton has practiced law for over 35 years, initially in private practice in a suburban law firm in Des Moines, Iowa; then as staff attorney for a small state agency (the Iowa Governor’s Office of Planning and Programming), followed by a move to Richmond, Virginia, where he became a partner in a boutique law firm engaged in business and environmental litigation almost exclusively in federal courts, before returning to his hometown to raise his four boys and engage in the general practice of law, limited to marital, custody, and property disputes, estate and probate matters, real estate and business...
