Best Employment Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

24 firms listed · 15 in Des Moines · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Walker, Billingsley & Bair

Walker, Billingsley & Bair

(50)
  • Estate
  • Wills
  • Email
“They were very good to work with answered all my questions responded very quickly to my emails and phone calls, and at the very end, satisfying results.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2005
7755 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA
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Higgins Law Firm

Higgins Law Firm

(46)
  • Responsibility
  • Understand
  • Questions
“Not only was he professional and informative, he provided the Administrative Law Judge with research and code that won my case during a difficult time for my family.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm

(42)
  • Judge
  • Team
  • Prison
“The best law firm, they really helped me win my case in which I was being unfairly accused, I received excellent attention from the entire staff and the lawyer Austin Jungblut went out of his way to help me prove my innocence.”
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
“I never had a attorney before so for my first case with my car accident he was a great attorney & played his cards well for me to get what I deserved, highly recommend Christopher A.”
Cash only
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
5601 Hickman Rd Suite 3B, Des Moines, IA
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Timmer, Judkins & Borland

Timmer, Judkins & Borland

(34)
  • Case
  • Communication
  • Questions
“I had the privilege of being represented by Brooke Timmer and Nate Borland during a challenging employment situation, and I cannot express enough gratitude for their exceptional support and advocacy.”
In Business Since 2023
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

(32)
  • Happy
  • Divorce
  • Custody
“The other members of the firm that we have had the pleasure to work with are of exceptional expertise in all their office procedures, I can truly say I would put any legal matter in their hands with confidence in their professionalism.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2016
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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This page gathers the 24 employment law firms listed for Des Moines, IA. Details of their practice areas, booking options and office hours are drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings come from public reviews.

Area overview: Des Moines, IA

15 of the 24 firms we list are based in Des Moines; the other 9 serve Des Moines from West Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 879 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "knowledge" and "results". 2 are open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (8), employment law (4), family law (3), real estate (3) and workers’ compensation (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 employment firms listed for Des Moines open on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend hours appear on 3 of the 24 listings here. Where it happens it is normally a phone line or an intake service rather than the full office. Call first if the appointment matters, because published hours and staffed hours are not always the same thing.

Patterson Law Firm

Patterson Law Firm

(6)
  • Custody
  • Needs
“Mike Miller & Brittany Salyars are informative, responsive, professional and helpful.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1968
505 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Loney & Schueller

Loney & Schueller

(21)
“Randy and his staff always made not just my husband but the whole family feel like he wasn't just a client that he could get paid off of but he did make us feel like he did really genuinely care about my husband's well being as well.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Hopkins Law Office, PLC

Hopkins Law Office, PLC

(1)
“Pat Hopkins Is A great Lawyer And A Great Man ( Dave Carney)”
BBB Rating: A
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Erbe Law Firm

Erbe Law Firm

(31)
  • Questions
  • Knowledge
  • Results
“A person may say that without much exposure, but in my career I worked in both Insurance and Agriculture where I was involved with dozens of legal issues.”
In Business Since 2008
First Floor, 2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Roxanne Conlin & Associates

Roxanne Conlin & Associates

(23)
  • Understand
  • Law Firm
  • Lawsuit
“They helped through my case and also helped me throughout the process with anything that me and my family needed and for that I greatly appreciate what they have done for me and my family!!”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
3721 SW 61st St suite c, Des Moines, IA
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Whitfield & Eddy Law

Whitfield & Eddy Law

(5)
“With Zach in our corner, we finally were able to sleep at night knowing that our voices were finally being heard and represented in a way that intelligently conveyed what was important to us.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Insurance
In Business Since 1932
699 Walnut St #2000, Des Moines, IA
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Hedberg & Boulton

Hedberg & Boulton

(13)
  • 2021
  • Understanding
“Nate Boulton took my unique Worker's Compensation case (When I wasn't sure if there was even a case) and led me down the path for compensation for my injury.”
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2005
100 Court Ave #425, Des Moines, IA
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Goodman/Keller

Goodman/Keller

(21)
  • Result
  • Parents
  • Owner
“6 months after the accident hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of medical bills were piling up which my parents were unable to pay as they were average people who didn't have that kind of money.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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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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Sherinian & Hasso Law Firm

Sherinian & Hasso Law Firm

(4)
“If you have a question about your situation - do not hesitate to call.”
In Business Since 2000
111 E Grand Ave Suite 212, Des Moines, IA
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Spaulding & Shaull, P.l.c.

Spaulding & Shaull, P.l.c.

(8)
“Received a higher settlement than originally anticipated, highly recommended”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
2423 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Gary W. Kendell, Attorney

Gary W. Kendell, Attorney

(6)
  • Results
“They are a really good group of people.”
In Business Since 2018
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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Belin McCormick

Belin McCormick

(4)
“Wonderful views of the Des Moines skyline.”
In Business Since 1982
666 Walnut St # 2000, Des Moines, IA
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Duff Law Firm

Duff Law Firm

(13)
  • Needs
  • Employment
“They did an excellent job of assisting me with my negotiations and understanding what the best solution was to meet my needs both personally and professionally.”
In Business Since 2015
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Sinkevich Law Firm

Sinkevich Law Firm

In Business Since 2017
309 Court Ave Suite 230, Des Moines, IA
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Hopkins & Huebner

Hopkins & Huebner

(2)
“Ron Pogge is one heck of attorney has helped my family alot highly recommend”
Licensed
In Business Since 2006
2700 Grand Ave #111, Des Moines, IA
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Newkirk Zwagerman P.l.c

Newkirk Zwagerman P.l.c

(2)
“Wonderful people”
Accepts Insurance
In Business Since 2009
521 E Locust St #300, Des Moines, IA
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