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The team at Stowers Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa, provides high quality, effective and experienced defense. If you or a loved one has been arrested for, charged with, or is under investigation for a crime, contact us today to schedule a consultation and put an experienced trial team on your side.

As a trial lawyer, lead attorney Dean Stowers has tried many jury trials throughout Iowa at the State and Federal level. Mr. Stowers has secured acquittals for his clients in more than two-thirds of his trials. Mr. Stowers has represented clients in some of the most complex white collar and non-white collar cases in Iowa's State and Federal courts. He has also argued more than 35 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Stowers has obtained numerous reversals and precedent setting outcomes for his clients. Let Stowers Law Firm put this experience to work for you.

Jennifer Christensen graduated with high honors from Drake University School of Law in May of 2009. Jennifer is a member of the Drake chapter of the Order of the Coif. While at Drake, Jennifer was a staff member on Drake Law Review and also a Teaching Assistant for Drake's Legal Research and Writing program. Jennifer began working as a Law Clerk for Dean Stowers in January of 2008. Upon passing the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2009, Jennifer became an Associate for Stowers Law Firm. Jennifer is truly passionate and dedicated to assisting clients. Using her skills, knowledge, and resources she is committed to achieving the optimal results.

Upon graduation in 2003 from AIB College of Business, Amy Nauman began working as a Legal Assistant for Dean Stowers. Amy has a combined total of 8 years experience as a legal assistant. She has experience in trial support in civil and criminal litigation, transcription, organizing and summarizing discovery materials and preparing legal documents. As a legal assistant, Amy has become highly skilled at complex case organization, including through the use of case management software and techniques. Amy has employed her talents to the benefit of many clients in particularly complex and difficult cases all the way through attending trial as part of a trial team. Amy is devoted to her career in assisting the attorneys in providing the best outcome for our clients.

Statement of Practice

Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Federal Criminal Law, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Antitrust, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Taxation, Complex Litigation, Defense Litigation, Trial Practice, U.S. Supreme Court Litigation, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Extradition, Felonies, Forgery, Habeas Corpus, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud, Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud, Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion, Grand Jury Practice, Civil Forfeiture, Constitutional Law, Federal Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, Freedom of Religion, Administrative Adjudications, Administrative Hearings and Appeals.

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Address

West Glen Town Center {newline}The Hub Building, Suite 130
650 South Prairie View Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266, (Dallas & Polk Cos.)

Phone

Phone: 877-291-6458
Fax: 515-225-6215

Website

http://www.stowerslaw.com

MEMBER OF FIRM

Dean A. Stowers (Member) born Madison, Wisconsin, March 5, 1964; admitted to bar, 1989, Iowa and Pennsylvania; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit. Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1986); Drake University Law School (J.D., 1989). Member, Drake Law Review. Listed: The Best Lawyers in America, 2001—; Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2003— Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating; Listed: Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Great Plains Super Lawyers. Author: note, "Juror Bias Undiscovered During Voir Dire," 29 Drake L. Rev. 201, 1990; casenote, 38 Drake L. Rev. 961, 1989. Attorney, U.S. Sentencing Commission, 1989-1990. Partner, Rosenberg, Stowers & Morse, 1992-2008. Member: Iowa State and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Iowa Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board Member, 1995-1996); National Association of Defense Lawyers; American Association for Justice; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America. Reported Cases: U.S. v. Cornelius, 968 F.2d 703 (8th Cir. 1992); Huyser v. Iowa District Court, 499 N.W.2d (Iowa 1993); U.S. v. Cornelius, 999 F.2d 1293 (8th Cir. 1993); Ginsberg v. D.O.T., 508 N.W.2d 633 (Iowa 1993); U.S. v. O'Conner, 64 F.3d 355 (8th Cir. 1995); U.S. v. Halter, 217 F.3d 551 (8th Cir. 2000); U.S. v. Moyer, 244 F.3d 666 (8th Cir. 2001); State v. Hager, 630 N.W.2d 828 (Iowa 2001); U.S. v. Cruz. 285 F.3d 692 (8th Cir. 2002); State v. Esse, 2005 WL2367779 (Iowa App. 2005). Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Criminal Law; Federal Criminal Law; Criminal Appeals; Criminal Conspiracy; Criminal Forfeiture; Criminal Antitrust; Criminal Fraud; Criminal Taxation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Trial Practice; U.S. Supreme Court Litigation; Assault and Battery; Domestic Violence; Driving While Intoxicated; DUI/DWI; Extradition; Felonies; Forgery; Habeas Corpus; Homicide; Manslaughter; Misdemeanors; Money Laundering; Murder; Parole and Probation; Post-Conviction Remedies; Search and Seizure; Sex Crimes; Sexual Assault; Theft; Traffic Violations; Vehicular Homicide; Weapons Charges; Health Care Fraud; Mail Fraud; Securities Fraud; Tax Fraud; Wire Fraud; Tax Evasion; Grand Jury Practice; Civil Forfeiture; Constitutional Law; Federal Civil Litigation; Federal Litigation; Freedom of Religion; Administrative Adjudications; Administrative Hearings and Appeals.Email: Dean A. Stowers

ASSOCIATE

Jennifer M. Christensen (Associate) born Maryville, Missouri; admitted to bar, 2009, Iowa. Education: Iowa State University (B.S., with distinction, Marketing and International Business, 2006); Drake University School of Law (J.D., with high honors, 2009). Jennifer graduated with high honors from Drake University School of Law in May of 2009. Jennifer is a member of the Drake chapter of the Order of the Coif. While at Drake, Jennifer was a staff member on Drake Law Review and also a Teaching Assistant for Drake's Legal Research and Writing program. Jennifer received Excellence for the Future Awards for her scholarship in both Civil Procedure and Property Law. Furthermore, Jennifer obtained Dean's List status all semesters she attended Drake. Jennifer was born in Maryville, Missouri and grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. In 2006, Jennifer graduated with distinction from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business. In 2004, Jennifer attended the Consortium of International Studies in Paderno Del Grappa, Italy, receiving a Certification in International Business. Jennifer began working as a Law Clerk for Dean Stowers in January of 2008. Upon passing the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2009, Jennifer became an Associate for Stowers Law Firm. Member: Polk County and Iowa State (Member, Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations; Iowa Association for Justice; Polk County Women Attorneys.Email: Jennifer M. Christensen