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Rater Law Office
- Feel
- Hands
- Speeding Ticket
“He is not only a very knowledgeable of the laws and helps you to understand them he is also a Gentleman and Compassionate human being during your time of need.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Council Bluffs, IA
24 firms listed · 6 in Council Bluffs · 7 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Peters Law Firm
“I had an amazing experience with Brody Swanson despite the circumstances of the case Brody did an excellent job at Getting everything I wanted plus some!”
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Kale B. Rogers, Attorney
“He was very personable and offered great advice and counsel throughout the entire process.”
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Michael J. Winter, Attorney at Law
“He impressively demonstrated his profound knowledge, empathy, and experience in handling such cases, always striving towards achieving fair and equitable resolutions.”
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Drew H. Kouris, Attorney at Law
“Very helpful”
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Law Office of Bradford Davis
“I was looking for a good lawyer due to I was needing to file a chapter 7 I came across Bradford and he is the best attorney I have ever worked with he was very understanding and knowledgeable and he was very patient with me every time I had to call ...”
The 24 firms listed for Council Bluffs, IA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Council Bluffs, IA
6 of the 24 firms we list are based in Council Bluffs; the other 18 serve Council Bluffs from Omaha, NE (11 mi) and Papillion, NE (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,624 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), responsiveness (77%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 7 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (3), child support (2), criminal defense (2), divorce (2) and real estate (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. 7 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Council Bluffs offer free consultations?
7 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Hightower Reff Law
- Efficient
- Call
- Meeting
“She got all three of my documents done in a timely manner and helped explain every change she made so I understood exactly what it meant and why she did it.”
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Liberty Law Group
- Legal Matter
- Advice
- Bond
“Matthew Knipe is an attorney that will ensure your rights are upheld and will offer a fair and meticulous defense to get you the best possible outcome.”
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Stageman Law
- Case
- Job
- Intelligent
“Mike was very thorough, helpful and communicated well with me (something most attorney's don't do very well) I could text him at random and nine out of ten times have a response within minutes.”
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Berry Law
- Ptsd
- Country
- Bureaucracy
“Though I just completed the intake process with Kimberly at Berry Law a few moments ago, I can already tell they are very knowledgeable, provide excellent communication as well as top notch service!”
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Miltenberger Law Offices
- The State
- Talk
- Felony
“Cody Miltenberger is probably the best legal defense money can buy, he is very professional and very good at what he does, i would highly recommend this law office and Cody especially!”
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Petersen Law
- License
- Expertise
- Mind
“Attorney Thomas Petersen was able to achieve an outcome in my case I did not believe was even possible, based upon my refusal, and knowing what legal jeopardy my refusal would expose me to in addition to the loss of my driving privileges which are vi...”
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Banwo and Igbokwe
- Bless
- Buffet
- Paralegals
“If you want to have the best lawyer for your immigration procedures, I can say that Banwo and Igbokwe are the best option, and they also have a wonderful team.”
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Roth Weinstein
- Happy
- Service
- Feel
“Although he had missed a significant event in the case (from me being with the other attorney) he got up to speed quickly and it was like he was there from the beginning.”
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Assignon Law
- Partner
- Needs
- Understanding
“Has been there with us throughout the whole process (2 years), easy to work with, professional, confident, and always available to talk and answer our questions.”
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Stockmann Law
- Questions
- Advice
- Understand
“Working with Stockmann Law is one of the best business choices I've made because it has allowed me to become as informed as possible during both big and small situations.”
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Li Law Group
- Responsive
- Matter
- Visa
“Peng was great filed all my paperwork fast once we had everything and it was all correct didn't need any additional information that delayed my case.”
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Horgan Law Firm
- Future
- Integrity
- Dream
“They have assisted in forming limited liability companies, drafting contracts and leases as well as providing general counsel on numerous different occasions.”
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McGoughlaw
- Results
- Judge
- Communication
“I didn't deserve to be in the system to begin with and pray I never end up there again, but if bad luck should befall me again I know exactly who I am going to call… Mc Gough Law!”
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Chandler Conway
- Choices
- Emails
- Court
“I had a very complicated and unique federal case and he was able to negotiate with the government and get me a favorable plea bargain under the sentencing guidelines.”
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Law Offices of Barry S. Grossman
- Questions
- Result
- Feel
“Throughout my case, he was always very quick to respond, made himself available during times that most would consider after hours and always patient in explaining the status and details/developments of my case.”
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Carlson & Blakeman
- Future
- Team
- Questions
“From the very first time that I met and had my initial consultation with Clete 5 yrs ago, I was blown away and knew that I was in good hands and that everything would be handled with great pride and professionalism..”
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Olowolafe Law Firm
“Knowledgeable, Responsive, Caring and he will fight for you.”
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Attorney Greg Nelson
- Court
- Questions
- Falsely Accused
“Mr Nelson knows the judges and prosecutors, all relevant objectives, and strengths/weaknesses of prospective case to deliver the best results possible.”
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