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Ben Stone practices primarily in criminal defense, postconviction relief and appeals. As attorney 'of counsel' at the Parrish Law Firm in Des Moines, he places a priority on maintaining excellent communication with his clients throughout his client's case. After receiving B.S. & M.A. degrees in history from Iowa State University, Stone led a statewide student association for several years before entering law school at Drake University. After earning his J.D. with honors, he became an associate at Parrish Kruidenier before assuming the helm of the Iowa ACLU. He has been practicing law at Parrish since 2014. Mr. Stone taught college part-time...

Facing a divorce or family law matter is often a challenging and overwhelming time. When experiencing these issues, it is important to have a dedicated attorney on your side to protect your rights and guide you through the process. Melissa Lewis is a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. Located in our Des Moines, Iowa, office, she is prepared to assist clients throughout Polk County and the surrounding areas. Melissa received her Juris Doctor from City University School of Law in Long Island City, NY, in May of 2008. At CUNY School of Law, she participated in several clinics...

When facing a divorce or family law matter, having strong legal representation is essential. Alexander “Alec” LeSher is a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, serving clients from the Des Moines, Iowa office and throughout Polk County and surrounding areas. Alec is committed to advocating for his clients and guiding them through the legal process with compassion and diligence. Alec earned his Juris Doctor with highest honors from Drake University Law School in May 2020, graduating Order of the Coif and ranking 8th in his class. While at Drake, he received CALI Awards in Criminal Law and Civil Procedure,...

Pete Larkin began his career with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010, serving as an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Hearings Operations for the Iowa region. In this role, he collaborated closely with Administrative Law Judges, legal assistants, and fellow attorneys to adjudicate and manage a high volume of disability claims, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. Over the course of his tenure, Pete developed expertise in the SSA’s five-step disability evaluation process, having helped process thousands of claims. His commitment to operational excellence and equitable adjudication led to his promotion to Supervisory...