If You Have Been Charged With a Crime In Des Moines, Call Us
Whether you are facing a misdemeanor charge for theft or DUI, or you have been accused of a federal felony, the next decisions you make will be critical to your future. Make sure your legal defense team has knowledge of the Iowa criminal court system and extensive trial experience.
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The attorneys at Graves Law Firm, P.C. combine for more than 25 years of criminal defense experience. Our lawyers work diligently to find every legal strategy to help you avoid a conviction. That means thoroughly investigating everything about your charges, from probable cause for the arrest, to illegal evidence against you, to your rights after you were taken into custody. We always remember that your case isn't a file folder; your case is about protecting your future.
Contact our offices in West Des Moines as soon as possible after your arrest or if you are under investigation. We represent clients in federal and state court jurisdictions throughout Central Iowa.
Federal Charges
A federal criminal trial typically includes harsher penalties and will occur in a different court system. The federal government can be much harder to deal with, as they have nearly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute crimes. In federal criminal law, time is of the essence. If you have been charged or are being investigated for a federal crime, it is important that you talk to a qualified lawyer immediately.
Our firm assists clients who need help with the following:
- White collar crime, including fraud, theft and embezzlement
- Racketeering (RICO) cases
- Drug crimes, including possession, distribution, and importation
- Money laundering
- Internet crimes
- Civil litigation matters that arise as a result of a federal crime charge
State Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
The first day after being arrested or charged with a crime is crucial for the accused. An attorney can give advice about what to do, explain what the charges mean, and explain what the potential implications are. When faced with state criminal law charges, having an attorney can make the difference between staying in jail or going home. The criminal law attorneys at the Des Moines, Iowa, law firm of Graves Law Firm, P.C., do everything possible to provide solutions to meet their clients' goals — solutions which are realistic given the circumstances.
We represent clients charged with state felony and misdemeanor offenses, including:
- OWI/DWI, drunk driving
- Speeding tickets, traffic violations
- Drug charges
- Assault and domestic abuse, violent crimes
- Theft, burglary, robbery
- Sex offenses
- Child Endangerment / Elder Abuse / Neglect of a Dependent Person
- Fraud, embezzlement, forgery, identity theft
What To Expect When You Hire Us
Even though we can assist clients in plea bargain negotiations and other deals, we vigorously prepare each case as if it were going to trial. This preparation not only leads to better deals being offered, but in the event the case does go to trial, we are not blindsided and are prepared to present our clients case. Our criminal law attorneys are skilled at preparing witnesses and getting to know the opposition's arguments and weaknesses. Because we build relationships with our clients, we are able to present the whole story to judges and juries. Our lawyers are attuned to our clients' constitutional rights and are able to prepare motions to suppress evidence obtained in violation of those rights.
We take it personally
For many lawyers, what they do is just a job. That's not the case with us. We take it personally. We want to see our clients better off, moving in the right direction. If you have a federal criminal law or state criminal law legal issue, please contact our office.
