Practice Areas Overview

Family Law and Criminal Law

The attorneys at Graves Law Firm, P.C., have more than twenty years of combined experience in representing clients in the Des Moines, Iowa, area with their criminal law and family law legal issues. It is important when hiring an attorney that you know they have experience in dealing with the legal problem you are facing. You want to make sure they can handle the pressure and get the results you need. Our attorneys thrive on confronting tough situations and turning them into something positive. We understand what needs to done to protect our clients' interests and futures and do everything to ensure their goals are met. Please contact our office. Call 515.309.3776 to arrange for your free initial consultation.

Results matter

From criminal matters to family law issues such as divorce and child custody, the lawyers take their responsibilities seriously. Being an advocate for our clients, and getting the resolution THEY want is important to us. We have a unique opportunity to speak for people who are not necessarily able to speak for themselves. Our attorneys represent clients in many areas, including the following:

  • Federal criminal matters - Our firm represents clients who have been charged at the federal level with a crime involving things such as drugs, white collar crime, RICO, or in a civil litigation matter connected to a federal crime.

  • State criminal matters - Our lawyers help clients who have been arrested for a crime at the state level for assault, robbery, burglary, violent crimes, and sex offenses.

  • Family law - We assist clients who are filing for divorce with the related issues that come with filing, including division of property, division of debt, spousal support, child custody, and child support.

Additionally, we assist clients who have a personal injury legal concern, including those who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident.

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. Please contact our office, if you have a federal crime, state crime, child custody, child support, or other family law legal concern. Call our office by phone at 515.309.3776 to arrange for your free initial consultation.

Graves Law Firm, P.C.

1211 Vine St., Suite 2110 • West Des Moines, IA 50265 • 515.309.3776

The law firm of Graves Law Firm, P.C. provides legal representation to criminal and family law clients throughout the Des Moines, Iowa area including Clive, Waukee, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Polk County, Story County, Warren County, Madison County, and Dallas County.


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