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My practice concentrates on serious felony charges at both the State and Federal levels. I have a considerable amount of litigation experience, including both trials and motions to suppress illegal actions by the police.  I have been practicing defense work for almost 25 years and will work incredibily hard to protect your rights.  Please contact me for a free consultation.

Growing up with a single mother in a low income area Gran McKerlie takes pride in assisting local underprivileged persons in need of legal help. While in law school, Gran interned as an Illinois Supreme Court 711 licensee at the Kane County Public Defenders' Office helping indigent defendants resolve their legal issues. Gran McKerlie is a tireless advocate for his clients and takes on each case with the utmost seriousness. Gran believes that no case is unimportant and every client deserves the right to adequate and fierce legal representation when the government is attempting to take away your life, liberty or property. Gran was born in Waukegan, Illinois and lived there until he was a teenager. He then moved to Zion, Illinois where he graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 2008. In 2015 Gran received his Bachelor's Degree from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota where he majored in political science with a minor in U.S. History. In 2018 Gran received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix, Arizona where he was President of the Federalist Society Chapter at Arizona Summit for the 2017-2018 school year. Gran was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2018.

I have been in practicefor over fourty years. I was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney for 8 years, trying everything from speeding tickets to murder and left to form a lawfirm with my supervisor. We began doing juvenile court and criminal cases, then branched out into civil litigation. After my partner;s death, I joined large auto dealer as general counsel and returned to private practice after the business was sold in 2005. I have been doing criminal, traffic and civil litigation since then.

Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorneys’ office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Attorney’s Office until March of 2009. During his time as an OWI prosecutor, Mr. Rothman was an instructor for the Prosecutors Training Council’s Annual Officer’s training school on OWI law and a presenter for the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force annual training regarding OWI law. He also is a graduate of the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorney’s Association’s National Advocacy Center at the University of South Carolina. He currently practices law in Iowa District and Appellate Courts statewide as well as the Federal Courts of the Southern District of Iowa. Mr. Rothman represents clients against OWI charges in Des Moines as well as throughout Iowa. He received his law Degree and his Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric from Drake University.

Dean Stowers has been in private practice since 1990 and has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of breaking the law.. Dean was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 5, 1964. Dean grew up in northern Wisconsin where he attended high school at Rhinelander High School, the Home of the Hodag. After completing college at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and attending law school at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, Dean studied for, took, and passed the Iowa bar exam, moved to Washington, D.C., and then studied for, took and passed the Pennsylvania bar exam in Philadelphia. From 1989-1990 Mr. Stowers worked in the Office of General Counsel as a counselor to the United States Sentencing Commission, the agency that promulgates the Federal Sentencing Guidelines used in federal sentencing.. In 1990 Dean returned to work in criminal defense at The Rosenberg Law Firm where he had clerked during law school and developed an interest in criminal defense. Over the next several years, Dean worked with and mentored under Raymond Rosenberg, Paul Rosenberg, and Dan Jacobi. Raymond Rosenberg, with whom Dean practiced until he retired in 2005, was widely regarded throughout the last quarter century of his career as the best criminal defense lawyer in Iowa. Paul Rosenberg, now in sole practice has achieved tremendous results in some very high profile cases. Dan Jacobi left private practice and is now General Counsel at Pioneer Hybrid. Mentoring is crucial to the development of a lawyer's skills and Dean remains grateful for all he learned in his formative years.. Dean has tried alone or participated in trying with others in dozens of criminal jury trials, including roughly half of those in federal court. Dean has secured not guilty verdicts in more than 70% of those trials, including one streak of four consecutive federal jury trial acquittals. Dean has tried some of the longest-running and most complex criminal jury trials in the history of Iowa federal courts.. Although Dean greatly enjoys jury trials, he is also a believer in the value of effective pretrial motions, including motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. For every favorable jury verdict that Dean has secured for his clients, there are many more cases dismissed or disposed of quietly as a result of successful pretrial motions and advocacy.. Dean is a fighter who stands by his clients against some of the longest odds, including through appellate review. Dean takes pride in handling appeals from his own unsuccessful trial or sentencing outcomes and has attained numerous reversals in noteworthy and precedent-setting cases.. Dean is known as an aggressive, outspoken, and highly-effective advocate who shows up prepared and ready to achieve the very best possible outcome for his clients. Dean has developed techniques for case organization and preparation not known to be employed by other attorneys. These methods give Dean the organizational and informational edge to know a case better than anyone else involved

Focused, detail oriented, and aggressive criminal defense attorney with Spellman Law, P.C., located in West Des Moines and practicing throughout the State of Iowa and specializing in criminal defense including OWI / DUI defense, marijuana possession, felony drug possession, felony offenses, white collar crime, and traffic violations.;.

I graduated from Dana College in 1998 with a Major in Sociology and a Minor in Psychology.  I worked at a regional insurance company from 1998 to 2001 when I attended Drake Law School.  In 2004, I graduated from Drake Law School, and began practicing in criminal defense.  I have practiced primarily in Criminal Defense since 2004, representing those accused of a crime in both State and Federal Courts.  I have litigated hundreds of criminal cases ranging from simple misdemeanor offenses where clients face a maximum of 30 days is in jail to major felony and federal offenses, including crimes of violence and drug trafficking offenses where my clients have faced mandatory life in prison.  My practice focuses mainly on the District Court trial level,however, I handle appeals of criminal matters in State court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals as well.  Additionally, I handle various other legal matters on a case by case basis, including most notably Personal Injury matters, either as primary counsel or on a consulting basis.

If you are facing federal or state criminal charges you deserve your best defense.. Choosing a lawyer is a big deal. Your liberty is in our hands. Whether you have been caught in a bad circumstance or made a series of bad decisions, I have seen it before and you don’t have to face it alone. I will put my experience of representing thousands of people in state and federal criminal court to work for you and I intend to get you the best possible result.. When I worked at the Federal Public Defender’s Office while in law school at the University of Iowa, I had the realization that no matter the crime, everyone deserves a skilled, intelligent advocate working tirelessly to give them their best defense. If I were charged with a crime I would expect that, so why shouldn’t you? I believe that every person deserves the best possible defense. You are probably nervous, worried, scared and likely angry. That is natural. You want someone to deal with the problem and help you get the best outcome. That’s where I come in.. After my summers in the Federal Defender Office in San Francisco and the Federal Defender Office in Des Moines, I became an Assistant Public Defender in Tampa, FL. For the last several years I have been in private practice. I’ve represented thousands of clients facing charges ranging from simple assault to complex federal drug conspiracies to sexual assault, burglary, robbery and beyond. I’ve taken many of those clients to jury and bench trials. I have also argued some of their cases before the Iowa Supreme Court and Iowa Court of Appeals. It is likely that I have handled a case not unlike yours.. WHAT TO EXPECTWhen I represent you, you can expect me to: communicate, counsel and advocate.. Communication. Communication is the key to any good relationship. Yes, I am busy. It is my intention to return phone calls and emails as quickly as possible. I also make it a priority to explain issues in your case and break them down so you understand them. Let’s face it, the law isn’t simple or easy (that’s why I went to law school) and that is why I am here.. Counsel. They don’t call us counselors for nothing. I am a straight shooter. I’m going to give you the most well reasoned advice I can give, even if you dislike it. I often counsel clients about steps they can take while their case is pending–to better themselves and their case. My job is to counsel you to the best outcome, whatever that may be.. Advocate. My job is to dig into your case and make sure no stone is left unturned. No record left unsubpoenaed. No motion left unfiled. Getting great plea deals, winning motions to suppress and getting cases dismissed requires creativity, skill and ingenuity in the approach to your defense.  This becomes particularly important in trial or if I need to take your case before the Iowa Supreme Court.. Choosing a lawyer is a big deal. Your liberty is in our hands. It can be an overwhelming experience. While I cannot promise you what the outcome of your case will be, I can promise that I will put my experience and dedication to work for you.  I look forward to your call!

Gina focuses on civil rights cases, specifically on police discrimination. She also works on all kinds of criminal cases, from harassment to murder. She is passionate about fighting for her clients. She can help to make things right if you have bene injured or treated unfairly. She cares about her clients and will do her best to make sure your interests are protected. Gina is experienced with criminal defense (both state and federal), appeals, postconviction relief, and personal injury cases.. Examples of Gina's results:. • Civil rights lawsuit settlement: Gina settled a civil rights lawsuit for $75,000 on behalf of two African-American men who were wrongfully stopped by Des Moines Police. • Dismissed case: A Polk County judge dismissed a criminal charge against an African American man represented by Gina. The judge agreed with Gina that the man should never have been approached by police to begin with, and so the police had violated the man’s constitutional rights. • Not guilty verdict: A Polk County jury deliberated for only 15 minutes before finding Gina’s client Keilon Hill NOT GUILTY of harassment of a public official. Mr. Hill was canvassing for a political candidate in West Des Moines when a local resident reported him as a “suspicious person.” Mr. Hill repeatedly asked the responding officer if he had broken any laws and received no answer. The officer arrested Mr. Hill after Mr. Hill asked the officer to leave him alone and walked away. The jury agreed with Gina that asserting your right to be left alone is not a crime. • Murder conviction overturned: Gina represented a young woman who was convicted of killing her toddler and was serving a life sentence. Gina convinced the judge to overturn the 1st degree murder conviction and order a new trial for the client. The judge granted a new trial because Gina was able to establish that the client’s trial attorney made several serious errors at the client’s first trial.

I am a competitive and driven trial attorney who enjoys fighting for the rights of my clients.  I believe that the American jury system of justice is the best fact finding system in the history of the world and I love to employ it to the benefit of my clients.. In addition to my love for the law, I am also a compasionate and dedicated listener.  To truely understand someone's problem, you have to be fully invested in listening to them.  I believe that communication and respect is the key to a great attorney-client relationship and I try always to listen to and respect my clients so that I can achieve for them the best outcome possible.

I’ve created a client centered practice in which I’m easily accessible for each and every client. My uniqueapproach includes using a secure online portal with a commitment to communicating with clients whenit works best for them. It’s important to me that you know exactly how everything works prior to hiringme so we’ll discuss the full process in advance. I’m also dedicated to respecting all of my clients,including court-appointed clients.. I offer pro bono services and have been recognized twice by the Iowa Supreme Court in pro bono cases.I’m also committed to going above and beyond to researching non-legal issues when it’s appropriate.

I am an aggressive and dedicated attorney with a great deal of experience.  I began my career as a State's Attorney for Cook County and now I defend those charged with all manner of crimes, be it a traffic case (and the all the consequences that result with the Secretary of State) or a much more serious felony.  I will always put my clients first and fight for their rights and their freedom.. In addition to my criminal practice, I represent men and women who need assistance in Family Law cases.  Family is the backbone of a great society and while relationships end, every client deserves attention and support during this very difficult time.. Call me today.  I am able and willing to help.

Experience, Quality, Affordable. I have been licensed to practice law for 30 years. After graduating from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1989, I worked with Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago handling Landlord/tenant, Eviction, Disability Appeals, and other civil matters. After being licensed in 1990 I joined the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender where I worked throughout varies divisions including Child Protection, Juvenile Justice, Paternity, Misdemeanor, Traffic and Felony over my 16 year career in the office.. I am the proud mother of 3 amazing young men, 26, 24 and 22. I’ve been a DCFS Foster Parent and a DCFS adoptive parent. I am a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter, an International Sorority and member of the Divine Nine.. I have always been active in public interest. In high school I was able to gather petitions and get a stop sign placed between two main thorough fares where students crossed over getting to class from one building to the other. The school and CPS hadn’t gotten it done. I did. I was the First Black/African-American President of the Student Bar Association at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 100 years of History. I was Awarded the Alumni Award from the Law School Alumni association upon graduation. Once active in the Legal Community as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, I was Awarded the Young Lawyer of the Year by the Illinois State Bar Association. Fast forward to 2008, as the Volunteer Field Organizer we ran the Obama campaign office in the South Suburbs from my Law Office. To serving 8 years on the School District 161 School Board.. My life and career has been to protect and represent the interest of all. I have always done so in my legal career representing my clients, and I will continue to do so. Its been said that I can be a Lamb or a Lion. Whatever is necessary for you.