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Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Iowa

In Iowa, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, theft, drug offenses, or assault—can have serious consequences for your future. In a state that values honesty and doing the right thing, you deserve a fair shot and solid legal support. Having someone who knows the system and stands by your side makes all the difference. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Iowa—reliable professionals known for their clear advice, steady guidance, and dedication to protecting your rights.

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Jazmin E. Newton

Jazmin E. Newton

  • Newton Law, PLC
250 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Mediation And Collaborative Law, Paternity, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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Zachary C. Priebe

Zachary C. Priebe

300 Walnut Street Suite 260, Des Moines, IA 50309
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, ...
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Carly Scott

Carly Scott

2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Sexual Harassment, Social Security & Disability, Violent Crime, Wage And Hour Laws, ...
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Matthew D. Hatch

Matthew D. Hatch

  • Hatch Law Firm, P.C.
710 E Kimberly Rd # 5, Davenport, IA 52807
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Mark J Rater

Mark J Rater

  • Rater Law Office
221 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
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Elena M. Greenberg

Elena M. Greenberg

  • Greenberg Law, PLLC
2600 Westown Pkwy #106, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Angelina M. Thomas

Angelina M. Thomas

  • New Point Law Firm, plc
612 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal and Dog Bites, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
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Nathan Hostetter

Nathan Hostetter

  • Hostetter Law Offices
112 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Construction And Development, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Elder Law, ...
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Jim Thornton

Jim Thornton

  • Thornton & Coy, P.L.L.C.
408 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Power of Attorney, Sex Crime, Social Security & Disability, ...
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Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

  • TLO Thompson Law Office
308 E Burlington St, #147, Iowa City, IA 52240
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
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Adam Pollack

Adam Pollack

  • Adam Pollack Attorney At Law, PC
1129 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Expungement, Litigation, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
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William F. McGinn

William F. McGinn

  • Mcginn Law Firm
20 North 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Landlord Or Tenant, Power of Attorney, Residential Real Estate, ...
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John E. Beasley

John E. Beasley

  • Phelan Tucker Law LLP
321 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Charitable Giving, Child Custody, Child Support, Class Action, ...
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Taylor A. Carroll

Taylor A. Carroll

  • Wandro, Kanne, & Lalor, P.C.
2015 Grand Ave Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50312
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Asylum, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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Chad Schneider

Chad Schneider

  • Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP
627 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Corporate, Drug Crime, Guardianship, Land Use And Zoning, ...
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Robert P. Montgomery

Robert P. Montgomery

2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, ...
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Nichole Watt

Nichole Watt

  • State Public Defender's Office, State of IA
3254 Kimball Ave ste 2, Waterloo, IA 50702
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
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Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith

  • The Smith Law Firm, PLLC
137 Lynn Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, ...
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Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor

300 Walnut St Apt 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
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Robert C. Bradfield

Robert C. Bradfield

  • Robert C. Bradfeld Attorney
116 E 6th St Suite 1, Davenport, IA 52803
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crime, ...
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Elizabeth A. Araguás

Elizabeth A. Araguás

  • Nidey Erdahl Meier & Araguas PLC
425 2nd St SE STE 1000, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, ...
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Jacob Van Cleaf

Jacob Van Cleaf

  • Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm LLP
118 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, Employee Benefits, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
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Clinton M Luth

Clinton M Luth

2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Litigation, Violent Crime
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Jonathan Causey

Jonathan Causey

2213 Grand Ave #2207, Des Moines, IA 50312
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, ...
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Nina Forcier

Nina Forcier

  • Forcier Law Office, PLLC
405 Jefferson Street Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
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