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IowaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Dodge, Iowa

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Iowa, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Iowa should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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James Eugene Fitzgerald

James Eugene Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Law Office
805 Central Ave Sutie 603
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
James Eugene Fitzgerald is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles J Kenville

Charles J Kenville
706 Central Ave.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Charles J Kenville 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 >

Adria Stonehocker

Adria Stonehocker
2515 Elwood Drive Suite 107
Ames, IA 50010
Adria Stonehocker is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Daniel James Gonnerman

Daniel James Gonnerman
Daniel J. Gonnerman
1525 Airport Road Suite 103
Ames, IA 50010
Daniel James Gonnerman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Patrick Charles Peters

Patrick Charles Peters
Payer, Hunziker, Rhodes & Peters, Llp
535 Main St.
Ames, IA 50010
Patrick Charles Peters is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Douglas E Cook

Douglas E Cook
Cook Law Office
838 3rd Street
Jewell, IA 50130
Douglas E Cook is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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