If you need legal help with domestic violence matters in Iowa, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Iowa attorneys handle cases involving protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations, 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 domestic violence 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 domestic violence in Iowa bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a domestic violence 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.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to domestic violence 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.

Dean A Stowers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stowers & Nelsen PLC
 650 S. Prairie View Drive West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 224-7446
Southern District of Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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
David A. Cmelik - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
David A. Cmelik Law PLC
 311 Third Avenue Suite 308 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 389-1889
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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
Allison McCarthy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCarthy Law, P.C.
 105 S. 11th St. West Des Moines IA 50265
(515) 867-4023
University of Iowa (2007)
Spanish
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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
Angela Fritz Reyes - Attorney
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
Aaron Hamrock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C.
 1200 Valley W Dr #400 West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 279-9700
Drake University
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Nicholas Hay - Attorney
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
Daniel Joseph Rothman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1701 48th Street Suite 100 West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 267-9000
Drake University Law School (1998)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Nicholas A. Sarcone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Babich Sarcone
 501 SW 7th Street Suite J Des Moines IA 50309
University of Iowa (2004)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Danni Harris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 288-6041
Drake University Law School (1999)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Gretchen Anne Cooper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 Fourth Street Suite 202 Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 253-3362
University of South Dakota School of Law (2001)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Jason Robert Burdick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burdick Law
 1501 42nd Street Suite 350 West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 423-1360
University of Iowa College of Law
Bar #220267
California Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Family Law
Brian Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 3rd Ave SE Suite 501 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 286-1767
Iowa State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Tyler Coe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 699 Walnut Street - Suite 2000 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 246-5523
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
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