Best Child Custody Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

24 firms listed · 16 in Des Moines · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Hope Law Firm

Hope Law Firm

(45)
  • Decree
  • Emails
  • Questions
“Their communication, dedication, devotion, support, encouragement, and overall attentiveness to my son and I made us feel not only safe but comfortable in our lives when it was anything but that.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Rieper Law

Rieper Law

(46)
  • Primary Care
  • Communication
  • Son
“This journey was very hard on our family and Jason made sure to put up the best fight for us, one that we came out victorious one we will never forget.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
4515 Fleur Dr Ste 305, Des Moines, IA
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Branstad and Olson Law Office

Branstad and Olson Law Office

(37)
  • Explanation
  • Advice
  • Call
“Id take a bullet for either one or their family no joke I feel that strong about their importance to The People of Thee United States and their service and dedication is invaluable and withstanding of merits achieved.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2015
2501 Grand Ave Suite A, Des Moines, IA
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Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

(42)
  • Simply the Best
  • Sentence
  • Team
“She was able to step in and put together a tremendous effort of discrediting witnesses and disputing facts that resulted in his sentence being reduced to half.”
In Business Since 1978
2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Law Group of Iowa

Law Group of Iowa

(22)
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
“Jason with this law group was very professional, clear in communication, quick to respond and was able to wrap my case up in a timely manner with no hiccups.”
Free Initial Consultation
Cash only
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
5601 Hickman Rd Suite 3B, Des Moines, IA
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Noble Law

Noble Law

(28)
  • Dollars
  • Team
  • Communicate
“She fights for her clients and does everything she can to help, she's also very reasonable when it comes to pricing making it possible to get the help needed!!”
Offers Financing Options
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2022
431 28th St, Des Moines, IA
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The 24 firms listed for Des Moines, IA take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 16 are in Des Moines itself and 8 come from West Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,261 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (4), personal injury (4), civil litigation (3), divorce (3) and bankruptcy (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 96 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

What do custody firm websites listed for Des Moines usually state?

All 24 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.

Feitelson Law Firm

Feitelson Law Firm

(41)
  • File
  • Communication
  • Understanding
“He explained all of the steps that we needed to go through and provided options in an easy to understand manner so I could determine how I wanted to proceed with confidence.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Family Law Solutions of Iowa

Family Law Solutions of Iowa

(41)
  • Hope
  • Feel
  • Questions
“I called Gary on a Friday and he started working right away and worked through the weekend to make sure we were ready to go first thing Monday morning.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2018
2404 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

(32)
  • Money
  • Divorce
  • Happy
“Even when it didn't seem to be going the way I wanted and I was mentally drained Tara supported me with wonderful advice and insisted that she could get me the outcome I wanted.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2016
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Patterson Law Firm

Patterson Law Firm

(6)
  • Custody
  • Needs
“He was honest in every thought, question or concern that I had and was very quick to respond.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1968
505 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Robert Evans

Robert Evans

(29)
  • Mediation
  • Job
  • Custody
“Rob is my divorce attorney and he's very professional, thorough & great at explaining options of what could or may happen in different circumstances.”
In Business Since 2015
535 SW 11th St Suite 100, Des Moines, IA
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The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC

The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC

(28)
  • Court
  • Information
  • Integrity
“I was so afraid but even in the most tangled cases- you will feel at peace because of his incredible knowledge of the law and and his ability to execute it.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Carney Appleby Law

Carney Appleby Law

(9)
  • Understand
  • Communication
“There was a point where the mediator requested clarification on a whole list of claims from my former landlord, and I felt a bit defeated, but Jasper reassured me that it was normal for the mediator to kind of push back a bit, and not to give up.”
In Business Since 2012
303 Locust St STE 400, Des Moines, IA
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Elverson Vasey

Elverson Vasey

(23)
  • Mind
  • Questions
  • Will
“Nathan was a calm voice on the other end of the phone and email, keeping priorities foremost in my mind, and helping me not to sweat the decisions ahead of me.”
In Business Since 2004
700 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
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JDJ Law Firm

JDJ Law Firm

(20)
  • Understanding
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
“They have been integral in keeping my adult child with significant disabilities safe from some family members that do not have his best interest as a priority.”
In Business Since 2018
222 5th Ave #100, Des Moines, IA
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Bandstra Law Firm

Bandstra Law Firm

(20)
  • Level of Service
  • Knowledge
  • Team
“If you find yourself in need of legal representation and want a team that is not only knowledgeable but also compassionate and efficient, I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Scott Bandstra and the Bandstra Law Firm.”
Accepts Check
In Business Since 2000
505 5th Ave #810, Des Moines, IA
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Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

(18)
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
“When I hired him, I was beginning to lose hope that I'd find an attorney that I'd feel confident in that they'd help in my 'difficult' custody case.”
In Business Since 2017
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Balduchi Law Office

Balduchi Law Office

(10)
“Great helo”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2001
2801 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Babich Sarcone

Babich Sarcone

(12)
  • Court
  • Questions
“Mr Sarcone filed a motion to reconsider and he fought for me to no end and he did not stop fighting for me until his voice was heard and justice was served.”
In Business Since 2002
501 SW 7th St J, Des Moines, IA
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Gary W. Kendell, Attorney

Gary W. Kendell, Attorney

(6)
  • Results
“I would most definitely recommend them to family and friends.”
In Business Since 2018
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Witherwax Law

Witherwax Law

(11)
“Bryan's firm is not limited to just one practice area, he handles bankruptcy, personal injury, business litigation and a variety of other matters, he may be your one stop shop.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog

Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog

(5)
  • Information
“They covered every potential direction and every conceivable avenue that LSBR could take in an attempt to shirk off responsibility to my wife as her longtime employer.”
In Business Since 1930
400 Locust St STE 400, Des Moines, IA
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Kimberly Stamatelos

Kimberly Stamatelos

(5)
“Kim helps her clients move from the old conflict mindset to a more cooperative, healing approach that has positive impact on the children, the family and even the community at large.”
In Business Since 2005
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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John S Harding

John S Harding

(6)
“Very professional staff!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1998
1217 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Des Moines

  • “Judy and her staff always provided helpful, responsive advice and expertise as we sought to establish legal guardianships for our family members with special needs.” — client of JDJ Law Firm
  • “Scott was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to make sure I knew exactly what was going on with my child custody case.” — client of Bandstra Law Firm
  • “Jason did an exceptional job representing me in a child custody case.” — client of Rieper Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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