Jared Oakes Charles Harmon, Criminal Defense Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa

Jared concentrates on criminal defense, divorce, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jared handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Personal Injury

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Jared's primary office is at 300 Walnut Street, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA, 50309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jared usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Jared discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Jared for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jared walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Jared offer a free consultation?

  Jared charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jared's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Jared's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Iowa typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jared gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Jared take my case if I'm outside Des Moines?

  Jared is licensed in Iowa. Matters governed by Iowa law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jared will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Jared?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jared will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Jared accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Jared's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.