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Criminal Law21
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law37
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury49
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law43
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy36
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration10
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law22
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law31
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law23
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property19
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law8
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Iowa law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Iowa Bankruptcy
Iowa bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Iowa
Iowa businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Iowa
Iowa arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Iowa
Iowa breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Iowa
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Iowa — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable opportunity to call attorney.
Assault Charges in Iowa
Iowa assault charges: simple assault is typically Simple misdemeanor up to 30 days; aggravated forms can reach up to life (willful injury, Class B/C felony).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Iowa
Iowa DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Iowa
Iowa commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Iowa
Iowa disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Iowa
Iowa workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Iowa
Iowa asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Iowa
Iowa blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Iowa
Iowa adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 96 hours after birth; minimum waiting period before consent can be signed.
Spousal Support in Iowa: How It Works
Iowa calls it spousal support. Discretionary; types include traditional, rehabilitative, and reimbursement support.
Applying for Asylum from Iowa
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Omaha Immigration Court (NE) covers Iowa.
Cancellation of Removal in Iowa
Iowa immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Iowa Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Iowa infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Iowa
Iowa creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Iowa
Iowa amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Iowa
Iowa aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Iowa
Iowa 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Iowa
Iowa adverse possession requires 10 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Iowa
Iowa spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Iowa
Iowa taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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It depends on the case. Criminal and family cases are often billed hourly or as a flat fee. Personal injury attorneys usually work on contingency — a share of what you recover, and nothing if you don't. Ask each attorney how they charge before you hire them.
Do attorneys in Des Moines offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
How many attorneys are listed in Des Moines?
There are currently 120 attorneys listed in Des Moines on CGMIMM.