Iowa Civil Rights Lawyers

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If you need legal help with civil rights matters in Iowa, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Iowa attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Iowa is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Iowa's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Iowa State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Iowa bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The civil rights attorneys listed here practice throughout Iowa and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Iowa for an in-depth look at Iowa's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Ben Lynch - Attorney
Ben Lynch
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ben Lynch Law
 8550 Hickman Road Clive IA 50325
(515) 276-3921
Drake University Law School (2013)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Employment Law
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Angela Fritz Reyes - Attorney
Angela Fritz Reyes
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reyes Law Office
 116 E 6th St Davenport IA 52803
(563) 579-5917
English, Spanish
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Jamie Linn Cox - Attorney
Jamie Linn Cox
0/5 (0 reviews)
 710 Iowa Avenue Onawa IA 51040
(712) 322-6000
University of Iowa (1998)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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Jack Bjornstad - Attorney
Jack Bjornstad
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1700 Hill Avenue Spirit Lake IA 51360
(712) 332-5225
University of Iowa (1996)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Nicholas Hay - Attorney
Nicholas Hay
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hay Law, P.L.C.
 308 5th Avenue Decorah IA 52101
(563) 568-7728
Drake University Law School (2008)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Consumer Law
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Brad Brady - Attorney
Brad Brady
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brady & O Shea, PC
 2735 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 866-9277
University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights Employment Law
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Kelsey A.W. Marquard - Attorney
Kelsey A.W. Marquard
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Brien & Marquard, P.L.C.
 2322 East Kimberly Road, Suite 140S Davenport IA 52807
(563) 355-6060
University of Iowa (2009)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
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Robert E Peterson - Attorney
Robert E Peterson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 1144 108 West 8th St. Carroll IA 51401
(712) 792-4485
Drake University Law School
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Marc A. Humphrey - Attorney
Marc A. Humphrey
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 Walnut Street Suite 5 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 331-3510
Drake University Law School (1977)
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Employment Law
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Abby Walleck - Attorney
Abby Walleck
0/5 (0 reviews)
 708 Lake St Spirit Lake IA 51360
(712) 336-1292
Creighton University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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James Updegraff - Attorney
James Updegraff
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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James Updegraff - Attorney
James Updegraff
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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James Updegraff - Attorney
James Updegraff
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
US Army Judge Advocate Generals School
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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Daniel Hartnett - Attorney
Daniel Hartnett
0/5 (0 reviews)
 614 Pierce St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 277-4561
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
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Aaron Fultz - Attorney
Aaron Fultz
0/5 (0 reviews)
 618 Douglas Ave Ames IA 50010
(515) 239-5000
Iowa State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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James Updegraff - Attorney
James Updegraff
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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Steven Kohl - Attorney
Steven Kohl
0/5 (0 reviews)
 505 Fifth Street, Suite 510 P.O. Box 1825 Sioux City IA 51102-1825
(712) 389-1108
University of Iowa (1980)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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Abby Walleck - Attorney
Abby Walleck
0/5 (0 reviews)
 708 Lake St Spirit Lake IA 51360
(712) 336-1292
Creighton University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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James Updegraff - Attorney
James Updegraff
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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Jeffrey Tronvold - Attorney
Jeffrey Tronvold
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1921 51st St NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 393-1020
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Civil Rights
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David Scott - Attorney
David Scott
0/5 (0 reviews)
 407 Grand Ave Spencer IA 51301
(712) 262-1630
University of South Dakota
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Iris Arch - Attorney
Iris Arch
0/5 (0 reviews)
 19770 Mynster Springs Rd Council Bluffs IA 51503
(712) 256-1720
Bellevue University
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Divorce
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