Best Child Custody Lawyers in West Des Moines, IA

24 firms listed · 8 in West 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)
  • Emails
  • Custody
  • Decree
“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.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
BBB Rating: A+
5022 Grand Ridge Dr Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA
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Rieper Law

Rieper Law

(46)
  • Communication
  • Court
  • Primary Care
“This was a very difficult time for our family, but Jason explained legal issues and terms clearly, he was compassionate, and he fought for us and led us through four different types of court hearings.”
In Business Since 2011
Free Initial Consultation
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Branstad and Olson Law Office

Branstad and Olson Law Office

(37)
  • Advice
  • Compassionate
  • Explanation
“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.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A+
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

(42)
  • Sentence
  • Prison
  • Simply the Best
“When it came time for the trial, I felt 100% confident that she was the best person to represent me, which was proven when the jury found me not guilty.”
In Business Since 1978
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Law Group of Iowa

Law Group of Iowa

(22)
  • Communication
  • Knowledge
“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
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
Cash only
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Noble Law

Noble Law

(28)
  • Team
  • Questions
  • Dollars
“She helped my family in more ways then one not only helped out with legal matters but continued to check up on each one of us even years after our case.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2022
Offers Financing Options
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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The 24 firms listed for West 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: West Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 8 are in West Des Moines itself and 16 come from 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 West 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)
  • Communication
  • Divorce
  • File
“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.”
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
1200 Valley W Dr #606, West Des Moines, IA
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Family Law Solutions of Iowa

Family Law Solutions of Iowa

(41)
  • Feel
  • Understanding
  • Hope
“Garry passed me over to Abby and during the temporary matters hearing, she was absolutely brilliant, the judge was swift and had the orders in 2 business days for shared custody and awarded me 50% legal and physical custody.”
In Business Since 2018
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

(32)
  • Money
  • Custody
  • Outcome
“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.”
In Business Since 2016
Family Business
5015 Grand Ridge Dr UNIT 100, West Des Moines, IA
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Patterson Law Firm

Patterson Law Firm

(6)
  • Needs
  • Custody
“He was honest in every thought, question or concern that I had and was very quick to respond.”
In Business Since 1968
BBB Rating: A+
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Robert Evans

Robert Evans

(29)
  • Mediation
  • Family Law
  • Questions
“Divorce is incredibly painful and Rob made it far less stressful by carefully explaining the process, next steps, timelines, what documents were needed and how to move things along.”
In Business Since 2015
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC

The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC

(28)
  • Information
  • Results
  • Court
“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.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
BBB Rating: A+
1200 Valley W Dr STE 208, West Des Moines, IA
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Carney Appleby Law

Carney Appleby Law

(9)
  • Communication
  • Understand
“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
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Elverson Vasey

Elverson Vasey

(23)
  • Questions
  • Will
  • Mind
“Thrilled to finally find a firm that returned my calls and actually followed up with me on my many guestions regarding some legal issues my parents were involved in.”
In Business Since 2004
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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JDJ Law Firm

JDJ Law Firm

(20)
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Understanding
“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
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Bandstra Law Firm

Bandstra Law Firm

(20)
  • Knowledge
  • Results
  • Level of Service
“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.”
In Business Since 2000
Accepts Check
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Balduchi Law Office

Balduchi Law Office

(10)
“I seem to only have questions about certain laws concerning my firearms.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2001
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

(18)
  • Questions
  • Knowledge
“Switching to Chris was the right choice and with his help and compassionate representation I was able to get a settlement that was more fair and 50 50 custody of my daughter.”
In Business Since 2017
2100 Westown Pkwy, West 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
1701 48th St #100, West Des Moines, IA
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Babich Sarcone

Babich Sarcone

(12)
  • Questions
  • Court
“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.”
In Business Since 2002
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Kimberly Stamatelos

Kimberly Stamatelos

(5)
“I might be a bit biased since my wife is a partner bit this is a full service family law specialty firm with a focus on compassionate legal work and collaborative law settlements which aims to resolve disputes without court and strictly through media...”
In Business Since 2005
2700 Westown Pkwy #245, West Des Moines, IA
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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
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West 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.”
In Business Since 2007
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
6205 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite #201, West Des Moines, IA
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John S Harding

John S Harding

(6)
“Very professional staff!”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1998
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from West Des Moines
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near West Des Moines

  • “Jeremy Feitelson is a highly professional attorney and was tremendously helpful in resolving my divorce, child support and custody cases.” — client of Feitelson Law Firm
  • “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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