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M. John Riley
Simpson Legal Group, LLC
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Biography
I am a partner at Simpson Legal Group, LLC. I was a lawyer in Minnesota prior to practicing in Iowa. I I completed the Comprehensive Divorce & Family Mediation from Crilley Mediation Services to become a mediator in my community.
My education started at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN where I received my Bachelor of Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 2006, I graduated from Hamline University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association.
I was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2013.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Iowa
- Supreme Court of Iowa
Professional Experience
- General Partner
- Simpson Legal Group, LLC
- - Current
- Associate Attorney
- Salvo, Deren, Schenck, Gross, Swain & Argotsinger, P.C.
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- Associate Attorney
- Hoglund Law
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Education
- University of Phoenix
- M.P.A. (2011) | Public Administration
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- Hamline University School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Minnesota State College & University - Minnesota State University, Mankato
- B.S. (2003) | Political Science
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Awards
- Platinum Client Champion
- Martindale-Hubbell
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
- Iowa State Bar Association  # 29435525
- Member
- Current
Certifications
- Mediation Training
- Christine L. Crilley of Crilley Mediation Services
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Simpson Legal Group, LLC
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
- Q. What does it mean when a divorce is dismissed without prejudice in Iowa?
- A: No, another Petition and new case has to be created and filed. Also, a new filing fee will have to be paid.
- Q. Divorce decree states two weeks on two weeks off with the kids. The ex wants only our daughter full time and not son.
- A: A petition for modification needs to be filed to change the current custody arrangement.
- Q. I live in the state of Iowa what does filing the requisite affidavit and proceeding with service by publication mean?
- A: Google Iowa court forms. The site has legal forms for unrepresented parties.
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