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Christine Ellen Branstad
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Christine Ellen Branstad

4.9
63 reviews

2501 Grand Ave., Ste. D, Des Moines, IA 50312-5311

Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and 4 more

About Christine Ellen Branstad

Christine practices primarily in litigation with a focus on criminal defense.Christine received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in 1994.  Christine is licensed to practice law in all courts within Iowa, as well as the District of Columbia.Christine is a member of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations.  Christine has achieved the status of Master of the Bench in the Blackstone Inn of Court.

 

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Christine Ellen Branstad got this award in 2021

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Criminal Law
Posted by Marlene
September 13, 2021
Hired Attorney

Working with Christine was a wonderful experience. Without her and the lawyers who work in her firm, I would be sitting in jail right now. I would highly recommend Christine or Teresa Pope at Branstad law firm.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2016
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Christine for an honest and hard working attorney that truly cares about her clients. She was always available to answer the many questions we had and put our minds at ease. We felt good putting our son's future in her hands.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2016
Hired Attorney

In what would have been a case of "I said - cop said", she negotiated for the case to be dismissed. Excellent work!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 28, 2016
Hired Attorney

Christine always returned my phone calls in a prompt manner. It was easy to schedule an appointment with her. She was able to attain the outcome that I desired. I would recommend her to anyone in need of her services.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 04, 2015
Hired Attorney

Christine has made a difference by never giving up on my case and being in my corner 100%.Christine was always there to help me with any questions and she is the best lawyer to have on your side. I knew that she has the experience to make sure justice is "fair" in her clients cases.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 5
    • Criminal Defense
    • Juvenile
    • DUI & DWI
    • Violent Crime
    • Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, District of Columbia
    1995, Iowa
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
    1995, Iowa
    1995, District of Columbia
    Memberships
    Polk County, Iowa State (District Representative, Young Lawyers Division, 1996-1998
    Member, Law Related Education Committee, 1996-2002) and American (Chair, Criminal Juvenile Justice Committee, Young Lawyers Division, 1997-1998) Bar Associations
    The District of Columbia Bar
    Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Blackstone Inn of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1991
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1968
    Forest City, Iowa, November 23, 1968
    Hobbies & Interests
    Time outside the office is spent watching sports from pee wee to pro.

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    Yes, Christine Ellen Branstad is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Iowa.
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    Christine Ellen Branstad is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa and United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
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    Branstad & Olson Law Office has 3 attorneys at this location.

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