Colegrove Withers

Colegrove Withers is a Junior Associate Attorney in the Des Moines office of Stange Law Firm, PC, where the practice centers on family law and domestic relations. Colegrove assists clients with divorce and related family disputes that can involve parenting issues, financial questions, and court procedures. The role builds on earlier legal-support experience and direct client work developed before becoming an attorney.

Colegrove earned an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Des Moines Area Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Grand View University. Colegrove later received a J.D. from Drake University Law School. This combination of paralegal education and legal training provided experience with research, case preparation, client communication, and the procedural details that are important in family law matters.

Before entering attorney practice, Colegrove worked as a litigation paralegal and gained experience managing records, document requests, and client intake. During law school, Colegrove also served as a law clerk and student attorney, conducting legal research, preparing motions and appellate briefs, and assisting with trial preparation through clinical work. That background supports an organized approach to domestic relations cases and court filings.

Colegrove Withers brings a practical foundation in legal support, research, and advocacy to family law matters in Des Moines. The progression from paralegal work to law school clinic experience and attorney practice provides familiarity with cases from both the preparation and representation sides. Colegrove helps clients address divorce and family disputes with attention to documents, procedure, communication, and the legal issues affecting parenting and financial arrangements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Stange Law Firm, PC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Grand View University
  Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies
• Des Moines Area Community College
  Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

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