Higgins Law Firm
“Was absolutely amazing through the whole process always kept me informed on what was happening.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
15 firms listed · 13 in Des Moines · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Branstad and Olson Law Office
“I was charged with a murder that I didn't commit and Christine and her team worked around the clock to prove my innocence.”
Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm
“Benjamin and his team did a great job on my case they got me back home to my family.”
Culp Law Office PLC
“Him and his team were very helpful and made everything go smooth.”
Vogel Law
“I would recommend Joe Vogel to anyone who needs a knowledgeable attorney on their side.”
Law Group of Iowa
“They helped me a lot with my legal situation.”
The 15 firms listed for Des Moines, 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: Des Moines, IA
13 of the 15 firms we list are based in Des Moines; the other 2 serve Des Moines from West Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 669 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Des Moines open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Feitelson Law Firm
“He also masterfully handled DHS workers by talking to them first and either resoving it with them or lets me know what they need from me and that its ok to talk to them.”
Clark and Sears Law
“I had an emergency and needed some information about a case and the person that answered me was very attentive and very helpful I highly recommend contacting if you have a hard time finding a good attorney.”
Carr & Wright: Carr Erin M
“These guys keep you posted at all times, are great about answering, and if by slim chance they don't, you'll get a prompt call back.”
Bandstra Law Firm
“Him and his team work hard to explain everything clearly so you understand what goes on step by step.”
Balduchi Law Office
“Kent is unbelievably patient and thorough in explaining things in layman's terms!”
Horn Law Offices
“His expertise will provide you with confidence and security while moving forward with your legal matter.”
Babich Sarcone
“From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings and continued to working with me till the end.”
Lucas Taylor, Criminal Defense Lawyer
“Even though i just contacted them for consultation and they couldn't help me since my problem wasn't criminal they were extremely helpful and friendly and still took time to look into my problem and referred me to the right people.”
Spellman F John
“John made the process painless and made sure I understood what was going to happen every step of the way.”
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