About Jack
Jack Bjornstad is an Iowa-based lawyer who began his legal journey in the 1990s. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s University in 1996 and followed that with a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa in 1999. Those years shaped his approach to courtroom work and case preparation.
He moved to Iowa after law school and entered practice soon thereafter. Over the years he established a practice anchored in state courts. He is admitted to practice in Iowa and holds admission to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court. That dual admission shapes the range of matters he takes on and the venues in which he can litigate.
Bjornstad’s professional activity includes participation in local legal organizations. He is a current member of the Iowa Association for Justice, where he belongs to the Core Group and the Criminal Law Section. Those affiliations have kept him connected to colleagues who handle trial-level work and criminal matters.
His courtroom work has been steady and particular. He handles criminal law matters and litigates in Iowa’s courts. He also undertakes trial work that draws on the skills common to both criminal defense and contested civil matters. He favors thorough preparation and a clear presentation at trial, rather than relying on courtroom theatrics.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in approach. He balances attention to legal detail with an eye for practical outcomes. That practical bent shows up in his readiness to pursue pretrial solutions when appropriate, and to take cases to trial when necessary.
Outside the courtroom he keeps active in continuing legal education offered through professional associations. He attends section meetings and takes part in events that focus on trial techniques and criminal law developments. Those activities serve as ongoing professional development and a way to stay current with changes in Iowa practice.
Today Bjornstad maintains a practice in Iowa, where he handles criminal cases and trial matters. He remains involved in professional groups that concentrate on trial practice and criminal law, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He currently practices in Iowa, focusing on criminal law and trial work.
