About Richard E. H. Phelps
Richard E — H. Phelps II is a criminal defense attorney based in Mingo, Iowa. He has been practicing law for over 48 years, focusing primarily on criminal defense cases. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa in 1978, following a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University in 1969 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Iowa in 1975. Admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1978, Phelps has also been licensed in Oklahoma since 1965 and Wisconsin since 1986.
His federal court admissions include the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 1979, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa in 1981. The U.S. Supreme Court in 1987.
Throughout his career, Phelps has been a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Iowa State Bar Association. He has been recognized with the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion award in 2021, reflecting his commitment to client service. Phelps operates the Phelps Law Office in Mingo, Iowa, where he has been practicing since 1981. His office is located at 201 S. Station St., P.O.
Box 1, Mingo, IA 50168-0152. In addition to his legal practice, Phelps has been involved in various community activities and has a longstanding commitment to criminal defense work in central Iowa. His experience and dedication to his clients have established him as a respected figure in the legal community. As of February 21, 2026, Richard E — H. Phelps II remains an active member of the Iowa State Bar, continuing his practice in Mingo, Iowa.
