Stowers & Nelsen
Criminal Defense | Serving West Des Moines, IA
515-224-7446When you need legal representation for your Criminal Defense, connect with Stowers & Nelsen in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Experienced Iowa Defense Attorneys On Your Side
At Stowers & Nelsen, we are committed to providing experienced and dedicated representation to clients throughout the Des Moines metro area and the state of Iowa. We are keenly aware of your most urgent needs and priorities. We aim to preserve your freedom while offering honest legal counsel. We pledge to pave the way toward the most favorable outcome attainable in your case.
Take charge of your destiny in the face of criminal allegations. If you or a loved one has been charged with, or is under investigation for, a crime, take an immediate step toward protecting your rights. We are here, ready to stand by your side after an arrest or accusations.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes
- Seizure Of Assets
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Internet Crimes
- Firearms Offenses
- OWI/DWI
- Sex Offenses
- State Criminal Defense
- Theft Crimes
- White Collar Crimes
- Violent Crimes
Call today at 515-224-7446 to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Dean Stowers
Bar Admissions:
- Iowa, 1989
- Pennsylvania, 1989
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1990
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1995
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Iowa State Bar Association (Member)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association, 1990 - Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Honors and Awards:
- Listed "The Best Lawyers in America."
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating- AV
- Listed "Top 100 Trial Lawyers"
- Listed "Great Plains Super Lawyers"
Education:
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1989
- J.D.
- Law Review: Drake Law Review, Member, 1988 - 1989
- University of Wisconsin--Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1986
- B.S.
Attorney James Nelsen
Bar Admissions:
- Iowa, 2004
- Missouri, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Southern & Northern District of Iowa, 2005
- U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Iowa Association for Justice
- NORML Legal Committee
Education:
- Drake Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2004
- J.D.
- Dana College, Blair, Nebraska, 1998
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1998
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology with minor in Psychology