Chad Schneider

Chad Schneider is a skilled attorney and provides clear, practical legal guidance across a broad range of matters at Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP. His practice includes business advising and formation, real estate law, landlord-tenant issues, family law, criminal defense, probate, estate planning, civil litigation, and guardianships and conservatorships. He works to explain legal rights and duties in plain language, helping clients make informed decisions at important moments. His approach focuses on steady counsel, careful preparation, and solutions that address both immediate legal concerns and long-term needs.

Chad earned a B.S. in 1995 from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. He later completed an M.Ed. (all but thesis) in 2006 at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. He then earned his J.D. in 2017 from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This educational background supports his thoughtful, organized, and service-driven approach to legal representation for clients.

Chad was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in October 2017 and became a partner in 2020. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Story County Bar Association. Before practicing law, he worked in education for nearly twenty years, which strengthened his ability to guide, inform, and support others. That experience carries into his legal work, where he helps clients understand procedures, evaluate options, and move forward with greater confidence during challenging legal situations.

Chad Schneider is known for helping people understand the legal process while protecting their interests with professionalism and care. He assists clients with forming businesses, planning estates, resolving family law disputes, handling criminal defense matters, and managing probate and property-related issues. His work reflects a commitment to justice, fairness, and informed decision-making. By combining legal knowledge with a strong service mindset, he helps clients navigate complex matters with clarity, preparation, and reliable guidance tailored to their specific goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP
• Member, Story County Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Regent University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cedarville University
  Masters of Education
• Faith Baptist Bible College
  Bachelor of Science

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