Family Law law in Iowa covers child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Iowa has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to family law cases, and attorneys who practice in District Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

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.

The family law 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 family law 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.

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
Ben Lynch - Attorney
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
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
Austin J Luse - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Balduchi Law Office, P.C.
 2801 Hubbell Ave. Des Moines IA 50317
(515) 247-9297
Drake University Law School (2017)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Probate
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
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
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
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
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
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
William N. Toomey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Phelan Tucker Law
 321 East Market Street Iowa CIty IA 52245
(319) 354-1104
University of Iowa College of Law (2005)
English
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Family Law
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
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
Shannon D. Simms - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3112 Brockway Road P.O. Box 1020 Waterloo IA 50704
(319) 291-6161
Drake University Law School (2005)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
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
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
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
John E. Beasley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Phelan Tucker Law
 321 East Market Street Iowa CIty IA 52245
(319) 354-1104
University of Iowa College of Law (1989)
English
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Real Estate Law
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
Kimberly Kuchel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bauerly & Langel
 1288 Lincoln St SW Le Mars IA 51031
(712) 546-8873
Morningside College
English
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Business Law Elder 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
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
Jessica Malott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Malott Law, PLC
 1934 Boyrum Street Iowa City IA 52240
(319) 358-1900
University of Iowa
Spanish
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Family Law Immigration Law
Eric Checketts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Checketts Law, PLC
 26 North Walnut Street Glenwood IA 51534
(712) 246-0048
University of Iowa (2013)
English, Spanish
Iowa Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Lynn Rose - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mears Law Office
 209 E. Washington Paul-Helen Bldg, Ste. 203 Iowa City IA 52240
(319) 351-4363
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Family Law
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