Nathan Peterson

Nathan Peterson is an attorney from Des Moines, Iowa, with a background shaped by military service, federal court experience, criminal law, and civil litigation. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2015 and continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Nathan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa in 2016 and his Juris Doctor from the same university in 2020. His educational, disciplinary, and service backgrounds support his focused approach to legal analysis, advocacy, and client representation.

Nathan clerked in federal district court after law school, gaining valuable exposure to federal criminal practice. As legal adviser to a federal district judge, he observed skilled trial attorneys handle sentencings, supervised release revocations, suppression hearings, bench trials, and more than a dozen jury trials.

Nathan also has experience in federal criminal prosecution, particularly matters involving alleged violations of federal firearms and drug laws. This background gives him insight into criminal procedure, courtroom strategy, government investigations, and the issues clients may face in serious federal cases.

Nathan’s legal experience also includes civil litigation involving personal injury claims. His combined background in military service, federal court proceedings, prosecution, and civil disputes allows him to approach each matter with preparation, discipline, and a practical understanding of litigation from multiple perspectives.

Nathan Peterson brings dedication, judgment, and service-minded advocacy to his legal practice. Whether handling criminal matters or civil litigation, he works to protect clients’ interests, explain complex legal issues clearly, and provide steady representation during challenging and important moments in their lives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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