Criminal Defense lawyers in Iowa

Bradley Bender

Firm: Office of The State Appellate Defender

Assistant Appellate Defender , Des Moines , Iowa 50319 Zip code: 50319

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Celena Bevard

2641 86th St , Urbandale , Iowa 50322 Zip code: 50322

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Celena prefers litigation practice areas including, but not limited to, criminal defense, juvenile law, and family law.. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a criminal law concentration. During law school, Celena worked for the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients against a variety of charges, including numerous OWIs in the City of Cleveland. Celena also worked in the Juvenile Division and has experience with emergency custody situations and juvenile delinquency. At the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Celena gained additional experience with complex drug charges and crimes against children.. Celena graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. She majored in International Relations and Political Science and minored in French and Philosophy. Although she moved away for law school, she's happy to be back in Iowa defending her community.

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Cory Goldensoph

Firm: Sole Practitioner

225 2nd St SE Ste 310 , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52401 Zip code: 52401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Contact: +1 (319) 774-7425

Clara Avenarius

Firm: Branstad & Olson Law

2501 Grand Ave , Des Moines , Iowa 50312 Zip code: 50312

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

During law school, Clara was the Associate Editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law and was on the ABA Moot Court Team. Clara worked in the Criminal Defense Legal Clinic and interned at the Story County Attorney’s office. For most of law school, Clara worked as a law clerk at Branstad & Olson, before joining our team as an attorney after passing the Iowa Bar.. Clara received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Drake University in 2020 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School in 2023.. Clara’s time outside of the office is usually spent with her dog, Mazie, finding cool spots in Des Moines with her friends, or doing yoga.

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Christopher Nathan

Firm: Arenson & Maas, PLC

425 2nd Street SE #900 , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52401 Zip code: 52401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Christine Branstad

Firm: Branstad & Olson Law Office

2501 Grand Ave , Des Moines , Iowa 50312 Zip code: 50312

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Christine practices primarily in litigation with a focus on criminal defense.Christine received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in 1994. Christine is licensed to practice law in all courts within Iowa, as well as the District of Columbia.Christine is a member of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations. Christine has achieved the status of Master of the Bench in the Blackstone Inn of Court.

Contact: +1 (515) 444-5492

Daniel Rothman

Firm: Mcenroe, Gotsdiner, Brewer, Steinbach & Rothman P.C.

1701 48th St Ste 100 , West Des Moines , Iowa 50266 Zip code: 50266

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

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Brian Buckmeier

Firm: Brian E. Buckmeier, P.C.

701 Pierce St Ste 404 , Sioux City , Iowa 51101 Zip code: 51101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Hello!! I am Brian Buckmeier. I will strive to give you the best possible outcome in your matter. I handle all varieties of legal issues and litigation matters including trial work in criminal law, personal injury and family law. I have been practicing law for almost 30 years in Iowa and Nebraska. I have handled over 1000 personal injury cases in that time frame from start to finish. I deal with complex injury and death cases and even smaller traffic collison cases. I deal with insurance adjusters, who will try to settle the case with you as quickly as possible in order to save their company as much money as possible. Often times, personal injury attorneys can get the most compensation for a client's injuries by handling the case from early on to completion. I would be happy to discuss your personal injury case with you at no cost. I handle these cases on a contingency fee amount of 33 1/3 % of the total recovery in your matter.. I have handled numerous criminal defense cases including Class A Murder and B felonies in Iowa and Murder defense in Nebraska. I also am counsel on numerous misdemeanor matters including OWI/DUi defense in Iowa and Nebraska. I have had good results in my cases over the years and am not afraid to take your case to court if that is what is warranted. I handle these cases on an hourly rate of $200 per hour.. I also handle many family law matters including divorce/dissolution in Iowa and Nebraska. Modifications of visitation, custody and child support situations. I handle these matters on a hourly rate of $200 per hour.. I also have handled complex business litigation, will/estate contests, contractor litigation and many other lawsuits over the years. Please give me a call at and set up an appointment to talk with me. Thank you!!!!

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