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Michael J. Winter
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Michael J. Winter

4.0
9 reviews

541 Sixth Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Family Law and 2 more

About Michael J. Winter

Michael J. Winter practices at Law Office of Michael J. Winter

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Michael J. Winter got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
3.8
Criminal Law
Posted by Mary
November 15, 2021
Hired Attorney

Mr Winters was able to work out a conclusion to our case that we could live with. He knows the law and answered every phone call and email. We were from another state and he was highly recommended from my state. I am truely grateful for the end result it could of been way way worse. Thank you

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 05, 2012
Hired Attorney

Took my case serious and fought for my rights as a parent.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very professional, but very down-to-earth. Worked hard for us to get custody and seemed to really care about us.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2011
Hired Attorney

Very good attorney. Won't waste your time to just rack up billable hours.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 31, 2023
Hired Attorney

This is the lawyer my parents hired to represent me during my divorce. He never took my concerns seriously, openly treated me like he thought I was a scorned woman trying to get back at my ex. That just wasn’t the case, my ex and I actually got along well, so thankfully it was an amicable divorce. He did not prepare me for court proceedings, and didn’t seem to even remember the details of my case from one meeting to the next. The only time he showed any empathy or respect is when I brought my father with me.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

Mike would go weeks without responding to emails and when he did he provided no advice what so ever. He knew I was attempting to get 50/50 custody yet didn't mention Iowa has prerequisites that must be met to recieve this. The prerequisite I failed was an open line of communication between both parents which the judge noted I had attempted but the other party refused. This could have saved me thousands of dollars and many hours of stress and would have changed my strategy. I was then able to get access to my ex's email through my iPad she had used when we were together and I saw my ex's lawyer saying that Mike had been giving less than stellar character reviews of me his client to the opposing legal representative. I assume that was in reference to me threatening to file a complaint to the state bar association for literally ignoring weeks of emails and voicemails requesting legal advice as my ex refused to allow the court mandated visitation during my allotted time.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Family Law
  • Real Estate
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 1
    • Trial Practice

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, Iowa
    1976, Nebraska
    1976, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Creighton University
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Iowa State University
    Class of 1973
    B.S.
    Economics

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