Grant C. Gangestad

Grant C. Gangestad is a Partner/Attorney at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice primarily focuses on criminal defense, including OWI/DUI, boating while intoxicated, and drug charges. He also represents clients in personal injury matters and provides simple estate planning. His planning work includes wills, trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney, alongside advocacy in criminal and civil disputes.

Grant earned a B. A. in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa in 2007, with a minor in Politics and Law. He received a J. D. with honors from Drake University Law School in 2012. While at Drake, he completed both the Criminal Defense Clinic and Advanced Clinic in Criminal Defense at the Neal & Bea Smith Law Center and served as Student Dean of Delta Theta Phi.

Grant clerked for his current firm for two years before becoming an attorney there. His experience includes trying cases to verdict and arguing appeals before the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. His appellate representation spans criminal and civil cases, extending his practice beyond trials to review of decisions in Iowa’s appellate courts. He emphasizes researching the facts and law of each matter to identify issues that affect the client’s available options.

Grant C. Gangestad combines advocacy with communication and attention to client concerns. His professional memberships include the National College for DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Iowa Association for Justice. He also belongs to state and county bar associations. His admissions include Iowa and both federal district courts in the state, supporting his representation in the criminal and civil matters he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Iowa Association for Justice
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity
• Member, National College for DUI Defense

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Northern Iowa
  B. A., Political Science

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