Verified Iowa attorney directory
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Compare 13,032 bar-verified Iowa attorneys cross-referenced with the Iowa State Bar Association. Search by city, practice area, language, or consultation fee — every profile shows license status, years in practice, and authentic client reviews. Contacting any attorney on LawyersListed is always free.
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About this directory
Choose an Iowa attorney with the same diligence you’d apply to any senior professional.
Every attorney listed in our Iowa directory has been cross-checked against the Iowa State Bar Association records — license number, admission date, practice areas, and any disciplinary history are surfaced on the profile, never hidden. The most-practiced area of law in Iowa is litigation, followed by the full taxonomy of consumer-facing matters covered in this directory.
LawyersListed is editorially independent from the attorneys we list — search rankings, ratings, and review screening are not influenced by advertising spend. Featured placements are disclosed, and we do not collect a referral fee out of your Iowa attorney's retainer.
Need help deciding which kind of counsel your matter calls for? Post your situation to our free Iowa Q&A — anonymously, no card required — and a bar-verified Iowa attorney will usually respond within a few hours.
Iowa legal institutions
Key facts about practicing law in Iowa
- State Bar
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Highest court
- Supreme Court of Iowa
- Statehood
- Admitted 1846
- Verified attorneys
- 13,032
Profiles below are matched against records from the Iowa State Bar Association. Disciplinary status is surfaced on the profile, not buried.
By practice area
Most-practiced areas of law in Iowa
Litigation Lawyers
2,000 attorneys in Iowa
Business Lawyers
1,880 attorneys in Iowa
General Lawyers
1,852 attorneys in Iowa
Real Estate Lawyers
1,507 attorneys in Iowa
Family Law Lawyers
1,336 attorneys in Iowa
Personal Injury Lawyers
1,302 attorneys in Iowa
Criminal Defense Lawyers
1,089 attorneys in Iowa
Probate Lawyers
1,071 attorneys in Iowa
Estate Planning Lawyers
1,031 attorneys in Iowa
Employment Lawyers
782 attorneys in Iowa
Government Lawyers
630 attorneys in Iowa
Workers Comp Lawyers
611 attorneys in Iowa
By city
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Editorial ranking
Top-rated attorneys in Iowa

Justin D Riem
Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0· 46 reviews
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Molly O'Meara Schnell
Davenport, IA
5.0· 30 reviews
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Brian S. Rhoten
Council Bluffs, IA
5.0· 20 reviews
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Allison R. Abbott
Des Moines, IA
5.0· 18 reviews
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Michael William Thrall
Des Moines, IA
5.0· 15 reviews
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Melissa A. Hancock
Davenport, IA
5.0· 14 reviews
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Michael L. Gorsline
Davenport, IA
5.0· 14 reviews
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Steven Hunt Shindler
West Des Moines, IA
5.0· 14 reviews
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Coreen K. Sweeney
Des Moines, IA
5.0· 14 reviews
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Michael J. Riley
Harlan, IA
5.0· 13 reviews
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Amanda T. Adams
Johnston, IA
5.0· 13 reviews
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K. Dwayne Vande Krol
Des Moines, IA
5.0· 13 reviews
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James Joseph Biscoglia, Jr.
Des Moines, IA
5.0· 13 reviews
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Stephanie Glenn Techau
Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0· 12 reviews
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Jerry Lee Schnurr
Fort Dodge, IA
5.0· 12 reviews
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Ranked by client rating, verified review count, and claim status — never by subscription tier or paid placement.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about finding an Iowa lawyer
How do I find a verified attorney in Iowa?
Use the directory above to filter Iowa attorneys by practice area, city, and consultation fee. Every profile on LawyersListed has been cross-referenced with the Iowa State Bar Association — license number, admission date, and disciplinary status are surfaced on the profile, not buried.
Is it free to contact a lawyer in Iowa on LawyersListed?
Yes. Browsing Iowa attorney profiles, reading reviews, sending a first message, and asking a public legal question are always free. You only pay if you choose to book a paid private consultation — and the fee is displayed up front before you confirm.
How does LawyersListed verify Iowa attorneys?
Each Iowa listing is matched against records published by the Iowa State Bar Association and updated routinely. We confirm bar number, license status, admission date, board certifications, and disciplinary history. Profiles cannot be edited without a re-verification check by the editorial team.
What kinds of lawyers can I find in Iowa?
LawyersListed covers 36 practice areas in Iowa — from personal injury and criminal defense to family law, immigration, business and corporate law, real estate, employment, intellectual property, estate planning, tax, and bankruptcy. Filter by area at the top of the directory.
How long does it take to book a consultation with a Iowa attorney?
Most Iowa attorneys publish a live calendar with same-week openings; many show same-day availability for urgent matters. Payment is held in escrow until the consultation completes, so you only release funds once you've met with counsel.
Does LawyersListed take a referral fee from my Iowa attorney?
No. We never take a referral fee or a percentage of an attorney's retainer. Attorneys pay a flat platform fee for premium features — that arrangement is entirely separate from any fee you pay your attorney for legal services.
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