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I am a lawyer because I love the law, but I am a criminal defense lawyer because I love people.. It's my firm belief that everyone, no matter their situation, deserves to be treated with fairness and compassion. In our legal system the odds are stacked in favor of the prosecution, with district attorneys and law enforcement pushing hard for convictions. That's where I come in – I'm here to even the playing field and make sure you get a fair chance.. Being your lawyer isn't just about putting up a strong defense; it's about making sure your rights are honored, to fight against overreach by police and district attorneys. In a system that can sometimes feel like it's designed to keep defendants quiet, I'm here to be your voice. Behind every case is a person with a unique story, and it's my job to tell that story, to make sure the DA and the court know that you are a person, not a case number.. Thank you for considering me as your advocate.

Frank is a Spanish-speaking attorney practicing law in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born and raised in southern California. After spending his early life in Joshua Tree, California, he completed his undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara in Spanish and Sociology. Afterwards, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles. He lived in South America during both his undergraduate and law school studies. Upon graduating UCLA he obtained his license to practice law in California (the nation’s most difficult bar to pass) and later represented migrant farm workers in the Coachella valley in employment and housing cases. He moved to Des Moines in 2015 and worked at the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as a Civil Rights Specialist before starting his own law practice.

Keith Herting took a circuitous route to arrive in Iowa. Originally from Nebraska, he attended Middlesex University in London to attain his Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative and Media Writing. Following his graduation he had worked in the Information Technology field in New York, NY and San Antonio, TX before choosing a career helping people navigate the many hurdles created by the legal system. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and then chose Iowa as the place he wanted to build a practice and a family.. While studying at the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Herting worked tirelessly with the Immigration Law Clinic and a regional immigration law firm. He represented clients from all over the world in matters regarding asylum, removal proceedings, and helping clients pursue family or employment based immigration claims. Beyond his immigration experience, Mr. Herting also assisted clients in matters of custody disputes, family court orders, and criminal matters.