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IowaCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in West Des Moines, Iowa

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Iowa may also make an oral argument to the judge or judges deciding the appeal.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for an appellate case, keep in mind that strict timelines often apply to appeals.


Most criminal appellate attorneys in Iowa charge flat fees for direct appeals and post conviction cases.


Many of the top appellate attorneys devote a significant portion of their practice to this niche area of the law.


Appellate law in the criminal justice system also includes federal habeas petitions and post-conviction motions for illegal sentences, ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.


Many of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the United States belong to The Council of Appellate Lawyers. The CAL is the first and only national appellate bench-bar organization.

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Timothy McCarthy II

Timothy McCarthy II
McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C.
1200 Valley W Dr #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call 515-279-9700
With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, Timothy McCarthy II knows that a proactive approach is important in both criminal defense a... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Timothy McCarthy II
Life Member,
Board of Directors (2017-2023)

Aaron D Hamrock

Aaron D Hamrock
McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C.
1200 Valley W Dr #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call 515-279-9700
Defense Attorney Aaron D. Hamrock has practiced law for over 14 years. He prides himself on giving each client the respect and personal atte... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Aaron D Hamrock
Life Member
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National College for DUI Defense
Aaron D Hamrock
General Member

Robert Larson

Robert Larson
McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C.
1200 Valley West Dr 400
Des Moines, IA 50266
Call 515-279-9700
Rob joined McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C. in 2016 as a Law Clerk and later was brought on as an associate attorney in September of 2018.  He ... read more >

Dean A Stowers

Dean A Stowers
Stowers & Nelsen PLC
650 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 130
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 35 years, Dean A Stowers is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Robert G Rehkemper III

Robert G Rehkemper III
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC
440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 22 years, Robert G Rehkemper III is a Personal Injury and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Drake University School of Law... read more >

James S Nelsen

James S Nelsen
Stowers & Nelsen PLC
650 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 130
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 10 years, James S Nelsen is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake Law School... read more >

Scott Alan Michels

Scott Alan Michels
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, Plc
440 Fairway Drive Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Scott Alan Michels is a Criminal Defense and Administrative Law lawyer who attended Drake University School of Law... read more >

Daniel Rothman

Daniel Rothman
McEnroe, Gotsdiner, Brewer, Steinbach & Rothman PC
1701 48th St Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 22 years, Daniel Rothman is a DUI / DWI and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Drake Law School... read more >

Nick Sarcone

Nick Sarcone
Stowers & Sarcone, PLC
650 S Prairie View Dr Suite 13
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 16 years, Nick Sarcone is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

F. Montgomery Brown

F. Montgomery Brown
1001 Office Park Road Suite 108
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Licensed for 38 years, F. Montgomery Brown is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Mary K. "Molly" Spellman

Mary K.
Spellman Law, P.C.
4000 Westown Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Licensed for 15 years, Mary K. "Molly" Spellman is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Matthew Thomas Lindholm

Matthew Thomas Lindholm
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC
303 Locust St Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Licensed for 22 years, Matthew Thomas Lindholm is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake Law School... read more >

Nicholas Arthur Sarcone

Nicholas Arthur Sarcone
Sarcone Law Firm, PLLC
501 Southwest 7th Street Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Licensed for 17 years, Nicholas Arthur Sarcone is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended The University of Iowa College... read more >

J. Keith Rigg

J. Keith Rigg
J. Keith Rigg, Attorney at Law
317 Sixth Ave Suite 1300
Des Moines, IA 50309
Licensed for 42 years, J. Keith Rigg is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake Law School... read more >

Frank Steinbach III

Frank Steinbach III
Mc Enroe, Gotsdiner, Brewer & Steinbach, Pc
1701 48Th St. Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Frank Steinbach III is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eric Haegg Anderson

Eric Haegg Anderson
Law Office Of Eric Anderson
2600 Vine St Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Eric Haegg Anderson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Tamara Lea Knight

Tamara Lea Knight
Knight Law
3812 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50312
Tamara Lea Knight is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William L Kutmus

William L Kutmus
Kutmus, Pennington & Hook, P.C.
5000 Westown Parkway Suite 310
West Des Moines, IA 50266
William L Kutmus is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jesse A Macro Jr

Jesse A Macro Jr
Gaudineer, Comito & George Llp
3737 Westown Parkway Suite 2D
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Jesse A Macro Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas J Jackowski

Thomas J Jackowski
1211 Vine Street Bldg 1000
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Thomas J Jackowski is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Suzan Kelsey Brooks

Suzan Kelsey Brooks
100 Court Ave. Suite 215
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Suzan Kelsey Brooks is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas Parker Lenihan

Thomas Parker Lenihan
1741 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Thomas Parker Lenihan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Todd A Miler

Todd A Miler
1300 37Th Street Suite 6
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Todd A Miler is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Michelle M Nagle

Michelle M Nagle
4500 Westown Parkway Suite 277
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Michelle M Nagle is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Timothy W Greene

Timothy W Greene
4800 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 205
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Timothy W Greene is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Raziel Amed Argueta

Raziel Amed Argueta
Law Office of Sonia Parras PLLC
2925 Ingersoll Ave Suite 7
Des Moines, IA 50310
Licensed for 5 years, Raziel Amed Argueta is a Immigration Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Joey T Hoover

Joey T Hoover
Hoover Law Firm P.L.L.C.
110 W Main St
Epworth, IA 52045
Joey T Hoover is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Nathan A. Mundy

Nathan A. Mundy
303 Locust St Ste 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
Nathan A. Mundy is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Whittier Law School... read more >

Keith E Uhl

Keith E Uhl
Uhl Law Firm
3101 Elmwood Dr
Des Moines, IA 50312
Keith E Uhl is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

George Walton Appleby V

George Walton Appleby V
Carney & Appleby, Plc
303 Locust Suite 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
George Walton Appleby V is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kent A Balduchi

Kent A Balduchi
Balduchi Law Office P.C.
1200 35th Street Suite 206-10
Des Moines, IA 50266
Kent A Balduchi is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Angela Lynnette Campbell

Angela Lynnette Campbell
Dickey & Campbell Law Firm PLC
301 E. Walnut St Suite 1
Des Moines, IA 50309
Angela Lynnette Campbell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brian John Humke

Brian John Humke
Nyemaster Law Firm
1416 Buckeye Suite 200
Ames, IA 50010
Brian John Humke is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jan Mohrfeld Kramer

Jan Mohrfeld Kramer
Smith & Kramer, P.C.
801 Grand Avenue Suite 3700
Des Moines, IA 50309
Jan Mohrfeld Kramer is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Holly May Logan

Holly May Logan
Weinhardt & Logan, P.C.
2600 Grand Avenue Suite 210
Des Moines, IA 20312
Holly May Logan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Matthew Charles McDermott

Matthew Charles McDermott
Belin McCormick, Attorneys at Law
666 Walnut Street Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309
Matthew Charles McDermott is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Alfredo G Parrish

Alfredo G Parrish
Parrish Kruidenier
2910 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Alfredo G Parrish is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mark E Weinhardt

Mark E Weinhardt
Weinhardt & Logan, P.C.
2600 Grand Avenue Suite 210
Des Moines, IA 50312
Mark E Weinhardt is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael Joseph Culp

Michael Joseph Culp
Culp,Doran & Seidlin, P.L.C.
300 Walnut St. Suite 125
Des Moines, IA 50309
Michael Joseph Culp is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Joseph Gilbert Bertogli

Joseph Gilbert Bertogli
Joseph G. Bertogli, Attorney at Law
300 Walnut Suite 270
Des Moines, IA 50309
Joseph Gilbert Bertogli is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John David Doran

John David Doran
Culp,Doran & Seidlin, P.L.C.
300 Walnut St Suite 125
Des Moines, IA 50309
John David Doran is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James A Benzoni

James A Benzoni
Benzoni Law Office, Plc
2912 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
James A Benzoni is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Andrea Marie Flanagan

Andrea Marie Flanagan
Sporer & Flanagan, Pllc
108 Third Street Suite 322
Des Moines, IA 50309
Andrea Marie Flanagan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Gordon Gratias

Gordon Gratias
Gratias Investigations
620 Equitable Bldg
Des Moines, IA 50309
Gordon Gratias is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ronald William Kuntz

Ronald William Kuntz
Kuntz & Laughlin
206 6Th Ave. Suite 510
Des Moines, IA 50309
Ronald William Kuntz is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Nichole Miras Mordini

Nichole Miras Mordini
Davis Brown Law Firm
215 10th Street Suite 1300
Des Moines, IA 50309
Nichole Miras Mordini is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph A Renzo

Joseph A Renzo
Babich Goldman, P.C.
100 Court Ave. Suite 403
Des Moines, IA 50309
Joseph A Renzo is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brent D Rosenberg

Brent D Rosenberg
Rosenberg & Morse
505 5th Avenue Suite 1010
Des Moines, IA 50309
Brent D Rosenberg is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Bradley P Schroeder

Bradley P Schroeder
Hartung & Schroeder
608 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Bradley P Schroeder is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Robert Benjamin Stone

Robert Benjamin Stone
ACLU of Iowa
505 5Th Avenue Suite 901
Des Moines, IA 50309
Robert Benjamin Stone is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


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