You Need and Deserve a Lawyer Who Really Cares
When you are facing a tough legal problem, wouldn't it be great to know that you have an experienced professional at your side? People throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa count on the personalized legal representation of Graves Law Firm, P.C. Our attorneys offer more than 25 combined years of family law and criminal defense experience.
"We are a small firm. Because we focus primarily on just two areas of the law, criminal law and family law, we are able to provide knowledgeable, personalized representation. We have significant experience working to get results from judges and juries that meet your needs." — Attorney Tom Graves
Here for you
Our attorneys know that resolving a complicated legal problem is often a life-changing event. Whether you are going through an emotional divorce, protecting your children's interests in a custody matter or have been charged with a crime, it may be one of the most difficult times of your life. We work closely with you to ensure that you understand your options and are always aware of how your case is progressing. Our entire staff of legal professionals want you to know what we are doing to help you make the process as smooth as possible.
We understand there are many lawyers in the Des Moines region. When you are deciding who to hire, consider the following about our firm:
- Two experienced attorneys with more than 25 combined years of experience
- Experience as a lobbyist in Des Moines, as a social worker dealing with people who have drug problems and domestic violence issues, as a juvenile court volunteer, and as a contract negotiator
- One of our attorneys is on the board of directors for the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Iowa and South Dakota
- One of our lawyers has taken part in high profile criminal trials
- Experience as a guardian ad litem (a court appointed special advocate to represent children)
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For many lawyers, what they do is just a job. At our firm, we are committed to take your case personally. That's why we will give you an honest assessment of your case. In order to make informed decisions along the way, you need honest, straight-up facts — not pie-in-the-sky false hopes or gloom and doom worst-case scare tactics. We want to see you better off after your problem is resolved than before you stepped through our office doors.
"We will always do everything in an efficient, effective way that is the most helpful to your case. Resolving your case is about meeting your needs, not ours." — Attorney Thomas Jackowski
If you have a family law or criminal defense legal concern, please contact our office. Call our office in West Des Moines, Iowa, or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free initial consultation.
