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Robert (Bob) Hatala is a litigation attorney with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC. He has practiced law in Cedar Rapids since his graduation from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1983. Mr. Hatala is engaged in the general practice of law including, but not limited to, commercial law, product liability, litigation, contracts, construction law, municipal law and insurance. Mr. Hatala also represents business clients on organizational and business matters and small municipalities on planning, zoning and other legal matters. Mr. Hatala has appeared before the Iowa Supreme Court and the Iowa Court of Appeals in various types of cases. He is admitted to practice in the State of Iowa, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.. Mr. Hatala was born in 1952 in Fort Madison, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 with a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in 1983 from the University of Iowa in Public Affairs. After serving as Mayor of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Employee Relations Manager for a can manufacturing plant owned by Dial Corp., he entered law school at the University of Iowa where he graduated in 1983.

For nearly twenty years I have had the pleasure of defending individuals in State Court throughout Eastern and Central Iowa.  My practice includes substantial amounts of trial work and I am honored to be involved in challenging sometimes high profile cases, in both criminal and civil courts.  I am proud of the team here at Viner Law Firm, including our five attorneys and nine staff.  We have two locations in downtown Cedar Rapids and travel to approximately 40 surrounding counties.

David A. Cmelik Law PLC is an Iowa law firm limited exclusively to criminal law and DUI practice. If you or a loved one has been arrested for a criminal offense in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Vinton, Anamosa, Linn, Johnson, Black Hawk, Benton, Jones, or other Iowa county, please contact the firm for an initial consultation.

Born and raised Iowan, I grew up valuing the hard work and determination needed to be an attorney. With a practice primarily focused on criminal defense and family law, I promise to always treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve.. Licensed in 2002, I have spent a lot of time and practice understanding the state and the federal court system. My criminal law practice focuses on all types of felony and misdemeanor charges, including OWI/DUI, drug crimes, theft, white collar crime, murder, assault, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, gun crimes, and all types of traffic charges.. As stated above, my practice also focuses on family law issues and I have represented clients dealing with divorce, child support, custody, as well as premarital and prenuptial agreements.. In my free time, I enjoy running, working out, performing in theater, and spending time with my wife and two kids.