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Mindi Vervaecke
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Mindi Vervaecke
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(319) 861-3001 1500 Center Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Iowa College of Law
Mindi Vervaecke is an Attorney at Law for Wertz Law Firm, P.C. Her practice focuses on Workers' Compensation. Mindi joined the firm in 2021 and is committed to representing injured workers throughout the state of Iowa. As a 1996 graduate of the University of Iowa Law School with distinction, Mindi has been a member of the Iowa Association of Justice Workers' Compensation Core Group, Continuing Education Committee, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission. Mindi currently serves as a member of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education, in addition to her memberships with the Iowa Association of Justice and Iowa Association...
Tim Semelroth
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Tim Semelroth
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 27 years of experience
(800) 433-0283 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1140
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationEmployment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
I'm Tim Semelroth. I'm a board-certified trial attorney in Iowa, and I fight for fairness for Iowans who have been injured because of someone else's fault. My firm handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases, as well as denied Social Security Disability claims and employment law matters. If you need someone to fight for fairness for you, contact me today.
Russell D Nicolet
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Russell D Nicolet
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 17 years of experience
(515) 989-6678 1120 Depot Lane SE
Suite 100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
Russell Nicolet has always been focused on helping people through difficult situations. He became an attorney and has integrated this personal philosophy into his practice so that he could help people through some of the most stressful situations they will face in life. Russell’s goal in every case is to help his clients get into a better position than where they were prior to contacting him. Russell has focused his legal practice to the area of Personal Injury in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This focused approach allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and effective representation while maintaining the...
Thomas Wertz
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Thomas Wertz
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 46 years of experience
(319) 861-3001 1500 Center Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Tulsa College of Law
Some lawyers dabble in many different areas of the law. Not so for Tom Wertz. Shortly after moving into private practice, he turned his focus to workers' compensation and representing injured workers. Wertz quickly recognized the need for experienced attorneys in this specialized field. His commitment has resulted in a legal practice representing injured workers for more than 35 years. His record before the Iowa Supreme Court has led to major legal changes on behalf of injured workers. These changes include: Compensation benefits for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and acute psychological injuries. Home medical care for out-of-state injured workers. These workers no...
Pressley Henningsen
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Pressley Henningsen
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(800) 433-0283 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1140
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
My name is Pressley and I am a trial lawyer. The only thing I am before that is a father of my two sons. I have worked hard to live authentically in all aspects of my life. I always try to grow and learn. This has been true in my lawyering as well as my personal life – they are, in many ways, one in the same – because I am who I am, whether at home, meeting with clients, or in the courtroom.
Jesse Michael Marzen
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Jesse Michael Marzen
Mason City, IA Attorney with 19 years of experience
(641) 529-7422 105 South Delaware Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
We do the heavy lifting so our clients don't have to in Family Law, Commercial Collections, and Tax Law cases.
Christine L. Crilley
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Christine L. Crilley
Hiawatha, IA Attorney with 41 years of experience
(319) 363-5606 320 Miller Road
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of Iowa
CHRISTINE L. CRILLEY is a General Practice Attorney and Collaborative Lawyer with over thirty years of experience in a variety of legal areas such as family law, adoptions, business law, litigation, construction law, probate and wills.

In Addition to her law practice Ms. Crilley is also an accomplished Mediator and Arbitrator as well as a nationally approved Mediation Trainer. She offers basic Mediation training and advance Mediation training as well as Collaborative Law Training, and Parent Coordinator Training. Christine is also a Parenting Coordinator and Parent Coach.

After earning her B.A. degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 1979, Christine...
John Hofmeyer IV
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John Hofmeyer IV
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 12 years of experience
(319) 363-8199 425 2nd St SE
#900
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
University of Iowa
Growing up I learned how to serve client interests from my father and grandfather, who are both attorneys in northeast Iowa. They taught me to take a hands-on approach to learning and to work hard to understand the underlying causes of a conflict, not just address the immediate problem. I applied that philosophy throughout my academic and professional education by learning the construction industry beginning as a carpenter and then architectural intern at OPN Architects, SOM, and Kahler Slater Architects. After I earned my Bachelors of Architecture from Iowa State University and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa,...
Scott A Shoemaker
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Scott A Shoemaker
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(319) 804-8346 425 Second St SE
Suite 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
My name is Scott Shoemaker, and I am your Personal Family Lawyer. I grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My youth and young adulthood were spent pursuing my dream of becoming a classical musician. I went so far as to earn degrees in music from Coe College, University of Nebraska, and the University of Iowa. I even spent a few years teaching at a couple of different institutions of high education. Along the way, I realized my real passion was helping other people bring about their dreams. So I ended up in law school. While I was a student at Nebraska Law,...
James Arenson
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James Arenson
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(319) 363-8199 425 2nd St SE #900
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
At Arenson Law Group, PC, you will find forward-thinking, progressive, and open attorneys who work hard with your best interests in mind. At our law firm you will find modern art, sleek brushed aluminum, and lots of light, unlike the traditional law office. Arenson Law Group, PC attorneys handle cases throughout Iowa and focus on practices such as: Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.
Ann Brown
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Ann Brown
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(319) 826-2250 600 Third Street SE, Suite 302
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Iowa
I have spent my career representing individuals and families throughout Iowa in personal injury and employment law claims. In 2017, after 12 years at a successful firm in Cedar Rapids, I started my own law firm, Ann Brown Legal, where we help our clients navigate the legal system from the beginning of a case all the way through the appeal process if necessary.
Raphael Scheetz
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Raphael Scheetz
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(319) 378-7416 425 2nd St SE
Suite 1010
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994 to focus his attention on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases. Mr. Scheetz has successfully represented hundreds of clients. The cases included persons who want to apply to become American citizens, and American citizens who want to petition for their spouse, fiancée, children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States. Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State...
Dana Judas
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Dana Judas
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(319) 366-1000 615 Second Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Iowa
I am a Waterloo, Iowa native practicing exclusively in family law. I received my BA from the University of Iowa in 2010 where I majored in English and graduated with honors. In 2014, I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law and was admitted to practice in Iowa in September. I am currently a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, the Linn County Bar Association, and the Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court. I currently serve as secretary of the Linn Law Club. I love to travel and experience new places. I have previously lived in...
Thomas Viner
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Thomas Viner
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(319) 531-1333 228 2d St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, I graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1998. I went on to Knox College where I obtained my B.A. in History, graduating in 2002. I then went to Drake University School of Law, graduating in December 2004. I have lived and practiced in Linn County since 2005, practicing in 40 counties throughout Eastern Iowa.
Marty L Stoll
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Marty L Stoll
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 23 years of experience
115 Third St. SE
Suite 500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Marty Stoll is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Marty’s work focuses on real estate, non-profits, and general business law. Marty serves as the Chair of the firm's Real Estate Law Practice Area, and Marty is a past Chair of the firm's Business Law Practice Area. Typical real estate work for Marty includes: drafting purchase agreements for commercial and residential property transactions; title examination and opinions and Title Guaranty commitments and certificates; installment contracts; contract forfeiture documents; preparing real estate notes and mortgages; 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and reverse exchanges; formation of business entities and...
Gerald J Kucera
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Gerald J Kucera
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
866 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
It's easier to present your side in court when you have someone who is experienced next to you. Gary Kucera is on your side and his mission is to seek justice for those who have been injured, wronged or wrongly accused. With more than 30 years of experience in hundreds of cases, he can help you achieve the results you deserve.
Brian Johnson
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Brian Johnson
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 20 years of experience
(319) 286-1767 222 3rd Ave SE
Suite 501
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Admitted to practice in the State of Iowa in 2004; Admitted to practice in the Northern District of Iowa in 2006.
Mark L Chipokas
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Mark L Chipokas
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 35 years of experience
(319) 366-7888 866 1st Avenue North East, PO Box 1261
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1261
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mark Chipokas brings more than 25 years of experience helping injured parties maximize the amount they recover, whether that is through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. As your workers’ comp attorney, he will take special care of your case to ensure you get the most benefits possible.

Mark represents injured people throughout eastern Iowa from his office in Cedar Rapids. The office is located in the heart of the Cedar Rapids’ Medical Corridor.

Schedule a free initial consultation by calling 319-423-8011 or completing the online contact form at www.mlchipokaspc.com/contact/. Mark can review the facts of your case and...
John Nicholas Capellupo
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John Nicholas Capellupo
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 8 years of experience
(319) 531-1333 228 2nd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Drake University
Born in raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I made my way to Iowa in 2009 to attend Drake University. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Law, Politics and Society in 2012 and went on to attend Drake University Law School and graduated in 2016. I sat for and passed the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2016 and moved to Cedar Rapids shortly after to begin working for Viner Law Firm. In November 2019, I became a shareholder in the firm.

My primary areas of practice include Family Law and Criminal Defense. I am always accepting new clients so please reach...
Peter Shayman
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Peter Shayman
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(319) 531-1333 228 2nd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationDePaul College of Law
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
Education: Indiana University, B.A., 2010
De Paul University, J.D., 2015
Admitted to Iowa Bar 2015
Areas of Practice:
Civil: Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Name Change
Criminal: OWI/DUI, DOT matters, Juvenile, Possession Controlled Substance, General Criminal Defense
Appellate: Criminal and Civil
Associations:
Iowa Bar Association, 2015 to present
Linn County Bar Association, 2016 to present
NACDA Top 10 under 40 Criminal Law 2017



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Derek Hong
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Derek Hong
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 17 years of experience
(319) 294-5853 425 2nd Street Southeast #950
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankruptcy
University of Iowa
Derek Hong is a founding partner of Hong Law, PLC. At Hong Law, PLC, the attorneys are dedicated in providing bankruptcy litigation. Derek attended the University of Iowa, where he received his J.D. Whether you are looking for assistance with the Means Test or debt negotiations, the attorneys at Hong Law, PLC know what it takes to get you through this challenging time. Contact us today at (319) 632-1400 to speak to a member of our team.
Frank J. Nidey
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Frank J. Nidey
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 43 years of experience
(319) 369-0000 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Appeals, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Iowa
FRANK J. NIDEY, partner, is a 1980 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction. He practiced as a public defender in the Burlington and Cedar Rapids offices for a total of four years. He has been in private practice since 1984. Mr. Nidey is a member of the Linn County and Iowa State Bar Associations, and the Linn County Family Law Committee. Mr. Nidey is the co-author of "Mandatory Penalties, Victim Cooperation, and the Judicial Processing of Domestic Abuse Assault Cases," Crime and Delinquency (1995). He was given the Volunteer Lawyers...
Darin Luneckas
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Darin Luneckas
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 25 years of experience
(319) 294-8777 866 1st Ave NE, Suite A
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa College of Law
With 20 years of experience, Darin Luneckas practices primarily in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury law. Darin believes communication is key to helping his clients get the best results possible. "I have a unique approach, I want to make sure my client knows what's going on every step of the way."
Darin and his staff care about their clients. They answer calls and emails in a timely manner. They take on challenging cases and assume the risks to build solid recovery for their clients.
Darin recently stepped down as the President of the Linn County Bar Association (LCBA) and...
Brad Brady
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Brad Brady
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
(319) 866-9277 2735 1st Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Asbestos, Civil Rights, Employment and Landlord Tenant
University of Iowa
Brad J. Brady is a native of Anamosa, Iowa and currently lives in Swisher, Iowa. Mr. Brady has practiced law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa since graduation from law school in 1978. He practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and commercial litigation. He also serves as a mediator for a variety of civil litigation disputes, including personal injury, insurance disputes, civil rights, employment, real estate and property damage disputes.
David A. Cmelik
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David A. Cmelik
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(319) 389-1889 311 Third Avenue
Suite 308
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal lawyer and DUI (OWI) defense attorney David A. Cmelik Law PLC is an Iowa law firm limited exclusively to criminal law. The firm principal has 18 years experience with over 4,250 criminal cases completed. If you or a loved one has been arrested for OWI in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, or other Iowa community, contact DAC-LAW PLC at 319-389-1889 https://www.daclawfirm.com
Dillon Carpenter
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Dillon Carpenter
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(319) 249-9576 905 Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Daniel O'Brien
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Daniel O'Brien
Iowa, IA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(319) 364-1530 Suite D
Cedar Rapids
Iowa, IA 52402
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
I have been representing clients throughout Iowa for over 30 years. My practice includes office work and litigation. My law practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa. I specialize in criminal defense. Being convicted of a felony, drunk driving charge, a drug crime or a white-collar crime has a severe impact on employment and educational opportunities. During the first half of my career I practiced almost exclusively in civil law and I continue to have an active civil law practice.
Robert O'Shea
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Robert O'Shea
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(319) 866-9277 2735 1st Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Civil Rights, Employment, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
Robert J. O'Shea has been with Brady & O'Shea, PC since its inception. He is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. O'Shea graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1991, earning his Bachelor's Degree in business with cum laude honors. He obtained his law degree with honors from Drake University in 1995, graduating third in his class, and was elected Order of the Coif. He also was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts. Mr. O'Shea was admitted to Iowa Bar in 1995. In addition to practicing in Iowa's state courts, Mr. O'Shea is admitted...
Austin Norden
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Austin Norden
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
(319) 531-1333 228 2nd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Iowa School of Law
Clemens A Erdahl
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Clemens A Erdahl
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(319) 369-0000 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Personal Injury
University of Iowa
CLEMENS A. ERDAHL, partner, graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1979. He also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa in 1978. Mr. Erdahl has been in private practice since 1980 and was the senior partner of the law firm Erdahl Goddard & Nestor in Iowa City. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals before which he has argued several cases. Mr. Erdahl is a member of the Iowa State Bar...
Jonathan Jansen
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Jonathan Jansen
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(319) 294-4424 425 2nd St SE
#1250
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Austin Peiffer
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Austin Peiffer
Hiawatha, IA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(319) 363-1641 1350 Boyson Rd
Ste B
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Pete  Leehey
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Pete Leehey
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(877) 209-9452 425 2ND ST SE #1250
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Personal Injury
Licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, as well as various federal courts. Our firm focuses on motorcycle injury cases. The lawyers in our firm are avid motorcyclists, ABATE members, and counsel for the Iowa and Minnesota Confederations of Clubs.
Erek P Sittig
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Erek P Sittig
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(319) 366-7795 425 2nd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
University of Iowa
James P. Moriarty
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James P. Moriarty
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
(319) 366-2307 222 Third Avenue SE Suite 265
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1541
Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Willa Fuqua
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Willa Fuqua
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
(800) 797-5391 1030 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Lei Bei
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Lei Bei
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
(319) 369-0000 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Chad Zenisek
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Chad Zenisek
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
(319) 395-7400 401 Old Marion Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Insurance Defense
Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson
Iowa City, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(319) 820-0444 308 E Burlington St #147
Iowa City, IA 52240
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Iowa
Mark Thompson practices criminal defense law in Iowa City and the surrounding areas in Eastern Iowa. He has been operating his own firm, practicing in criminal law, since 2005. He has represented clients in over 2,000 criminal cases, with a majority of these cases being OWI / DUI. Mark has also handled contract defense cases for the Iowa State Public Defender, served as defense counsel for the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court, and served as a Judicial Magistrate. Now he focuses solely on his private criminal law practice.
Gunda Yohanna Brost
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Gunda Yohanna Brost
Cedar Falls, IA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(319) 266-3668 124 W. 4th St. Suite A
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Immigration
Hamline University School of Law
Gunda J. Brost is a U.S. immigration attorney ("lawyer") from Oldenburg, North Germany. Ms. Brost holds a J.D. from Hamline Mitchell University School of Law (2006) and holds a license to practice law in Iowa (2007). Ms. Brost has represented clients from all over the world in various different immigration-related matters and has a special interest in asylum law, waivers and getting complex cases unstuck. Ms. Brost is fluent in French, German and Spanish.

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