Iowa residents facing divorce issues have access to attorneys who specialize in property division, spousal support, asset valuation, debt allocation, and settlement agreements. The legal framework in Iowa differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern divorce cases in this jurisdiction.

Iowa is an equitable distribution state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in District Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a Iowa family law attorney who regularly appears in District Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

When selecting a divorce attorney in Iowa, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Iowa and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to divorce law in Iowa to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Iowa.

T. Cody Farrens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
 613 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-3226
University of Iowa College of Law (2010)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mitchell Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 420 N Roosevelt Avenue Suite 110 Burlington IA 52601
(319) 752-4537
Drake University Law School (1989)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Spencer Vasey Dirth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elverson Vasey
 700 Second Ave. Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 243-1914
University of Iowa College of Law (2015)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Ryan Babich - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Babich Sarcone
 501 SW 7th Street Suite J Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 244-4300
Drake University Law School (2007)
Iowa Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Nick E Wingert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mayne, Hindman, Daane, Parry & Wingert
 701 Pierce St., Suite 300 Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 277-1434
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Ms. Nina M Forcier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 405 Jefferson Street Suite B Waterloo IA 50701
(319) 234-1371
Drake University Law School (2007)
Sac and Fox Tribe in the Mississippi in Iowa Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
Rebecca A. Feiereisen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arenson Law Group
 3429 Midway Drive Cedar Falls IA 50613
(319) 277-1610
University of Iowa (2004)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Family Law
Bryan Goldsmith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Second Street Box 601 Ottumwa IA 52501
(641) 682-7579
Creighton University School of Law (2003)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Todd Elverson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 2nd Ave Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 243-1914
Drake University Law School (1978)
Iowa Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
Jeremy N. Gallagher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kintzinger, Harmon, Konrardy, PLC
 100 W. 12th Street Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 588-0547
University of Iowa College of Law
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Collections Criminal Law
Ryan Edward Weese - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hudson Law Office
 5015 Grand Ridge Drive Suite 100 West Des Moines IA 50265
(515) 223-4567
Drake University Law School (1998)
English
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Medical Malpractice
Edward E. Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cox Law Office, LLP
 110 E Third Street P.O. Box 878 Ottumwa IA 52501
(641) 856-3251
Drake University (2006)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Divorce Employment Law
Eric David Puryear - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Puryear Law P.C.
 3719 Bridge Ave Suite 6 Davenport IA 52807
(563) 265-6961
DePaul College of Law (2009)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
Brett P. Hall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hall Law Office, P.L.C.
 701 Pierce Street Suite 202 Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 226-4255
University of South Dakota School of Law
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Thomas Viner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Viner Law Office PC
 228 2d St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 200-4538
Drake University Law School (2002)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Danielle Dunne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carney & Appleby Law
 303 Locust Street Suite 400 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 282-6803
Drake University Law School (2020)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Peter Shayman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Viner Law Office
 228 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 531-1333
DePaul College of Law (2015)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Dana Judas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea LLP
 615 Second Street SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
(319) 366-1000
University of Iowa (2011)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Juvenile Law
Joel T. S. Greer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 112 W Church St Marshalltown IA 50158
(641) 752-5467
University of Iowa College of Law (1978)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Divorce
Crystal Haakma - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stange Law Office, PC
 699 Walnut St. Suite 455 Des Moines IA 50309
(855) 805-0595
Drake University Law School
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Gilbert Caldwell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Caldwell & Brierly, PLLC
 211 1st Ave W Newton IA 50208
(641) 792-4160
University of Tulsa
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Theodore Karpuk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Karpuk Law Office
 507 7th St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 224-2930
Briar Cliff College
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Estate Planning
Allison R Abbott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP
 700 2nd Avenue Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 243-1914
Drake University (1996)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Insurance Defense
Deborah Morris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
 613 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-3226
University of South Dakota School of Law (2016)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
Leah Patton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patton Legal Services, LLC
 P.O. Box 8981 Ames IA 50014
(515) 686-6267
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Nikolas Richard Pilcher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Parmenter, Pilcher, & Pilcher
 PO Box 336 501 E. Fourth St. Huxley IA 50124
(515) 597-3401
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2017)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Robyn C. Huss - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Huss Law Office, P.L.C.
 414 Northwestern Ave. Ste 201 Ames IA 50010
(515) 233-3477
University of Oregon School of Law
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Dai Gwilliam - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dai Gwilliam - Lawyer at Law
 432 E. Bloomington St. Iowa City IA 52245
(319) 354-6000
MFA Theater, University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Janell K Broekemier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goosmann Law Office, PLC
 410 5th St. Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 226-4000
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2017)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
M. John Riley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Simpson Legal Group, LLC
 50 Northcrest Dr Council Bluffs IA 51503
(712) 256-9899
University of Phoenix (2009)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Robert Deck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deck & Deck, L.L.P.
 505 5th St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-5200
Iowa Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law Personal Injury
Jacob Kiel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stange Law Office, PC
 4515 N. River Blvd NE Suite 220 Cedar Rapids IA 52411
(855) 805-0595
Drake University Law School
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
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