Tara L. Hofbauer

Tara L. Hofbauer is a shareholder at Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. She focuses on family law, including divorce, dissolution, custody, visitation, child support, and juvenile matters. Tara represents clients during disputes involving parental responsibilities and changes to family relationships. Her approach emphasizes thorough case preparation and straightforward guidance so clients can understand what the legal process requires and what decisions could mean for their families.

Tara earned a B.S. in English and Rhetorical Studies, with distinction, from Iowa State University in 2004. She received her J.D., with honors, from Drake University Law School in 2006. Her education also included an intensive foreign language program at Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Her training in communication and law supports her work explaining contested family law issues, evaluating evidence, and presenting clients’ positions in negotiations and court.

Early in her career, Tara served as an assistant Marshall County attorney and handled criminal prosecutions. She later moved into family law, representing clients in divorce, custody, spousal support, and child support matters across Iowa. Her prior prosecutorial work provides courtroom experience that is useful when family cases require witness examination and careful preparation. She also teaches divorce workshops for children and has served on the board of Child Abuse Prevention Services.

Tara L. Hofbauer serves as secretary of the board of directors of the Iowa Center for Children’s Justice and belongs to the Iowa State Bar Association. Her professional biography lists Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition and additional family law honors. She advocates for clients facing emotionally and financially difficult transitions while remaining focused on the details of each case. Her work seeks to help parents and families understand their options and pursue practical arrangements for the future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Secretary, Board of Directors at the Iowa Center for Children’s Justice

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in English and Rhetorical Studies

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