Nina Forcier

Nina Forcier is an Iowa attorney and member of Forcier Law Office, PLLC, who represents clients with focus, skill, and strong courtroom advocacy. Since beginning her practice in Waterloo in 2011, she has worked to protect the rights of people facing difficult legal issues. Her practice centers on criminal defense law and litigation, where she takes a disciplined and strategic approach to every matter. She studies each case carefully, explains legal options in clear terms, and works toward practical solutions that serve each client’s best interests every day.

Nina earned her B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003. She later received her J.D., with honors, from Drake University Law School in 2010. This educational background supports her thoughtful and well-rounded approach to legal representation. Her training in psychology helps her understand clients’ concerns and case dynamics. At the same time, her legal education provides a strong foundation in research, analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving across a wide range of legal matters and disputes.

Nina has built a reputation for steady advocacy and careful preparation throughout her career. She helps clients navigate complex legal processes with honesty, respect, and meticulous attention to detail. In criminal defense and litigation matters, she works to protect legal rights and present strong cases on behalf of the people she serves. She is also a family law mediator and is trained in collaborative divorce, giving clients additional options for resolving disputes outside of the courtroom.

Nina Forcier is admitted to practice in Iowa, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, and the Tribal Court of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. She is active in respected legal organizations, including the Iowa State Bar Association, Black Hawk County Bar Association, National College for DUI Defense, and the Iowa Association for Justice. Her service on the District 1B Judicial Nominating Commission also reflects her commitment to the legal profession and the community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Forcier Law Office, PLLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Association for Justice
• Member, Black Hawk County Bar Association
• Member, National College for DUI Defense

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Northern Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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