Wayne H. McKinney Jr.

Wayne H. McKinney Jr. has practiced law in Iowa since 1976 and co-founded McKinney Law Offices, P.C., in 1978. He began his legal career as an Assistant Polk County Attorney in Des Moines, where he gained courtroom experience and learned how legal decisions affect local people. His practice includes wills, estate planning, real estate, criminal defense law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, family law, and mediation for clients needing practical guidance and informed support in serious matters across Iowa communities nearby.

Wayne earned a B.S. from Iowa State University in Ames in 1973. He earned a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City in 1976. His education gave him a strong base in legal research, writing, and advocacy. He was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 1976 and is also admitted to federal courts, including the Eighth Circuit and the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa courts, for complex civil legal cases and appeals.

Wayne has built a career that includes public service, trial work, and community leadership. He served as a legal clerk for the Honorable William Hansen in the US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He later served as a State Representative for Dallas and Madison counties from 1987 to 1994 and as Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993, gaining insight into laws that often affect Iowa families and businesses in daily life.

Wayne H. McKinney Jr. helps clients by explaining legal choices in plain language and focusing on practical solutions. In estate planning, he assists people who want to protect property and prepare for the future. In real estate and criminal matters, he works to address risks and guide clients through each step. His long career shows steady service to individuals, families, and businesses in Waukee, Des Moines, and nearby Iowa communities with professional judgment and long local experience and client trust.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founder, McKinney Law Offices, PC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dallas County Bar Association
• President, Waukee Business Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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