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About Donna Renae Miller

Donna Renae Miller is a lawyer practicing family law, family mediation, workers compensation and 10 other areas of law. Donna received a M.P.A. degree from Drake University in 2010, and has been licensed for 31 years. Donna practices in Des Moines, IA.

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 12, 2019
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Donna communicates in a timely and effective manner, she did not overcharge and appeared extremely competent to me. Donna's best moments were her advocacy in family court and the associated deposition. I ended up with a very fair deal and always felt respected during the process. She has all my trust. and gratitude.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2025
Hired Attorney

If you come from a marginalized identity, don’t expect Donna to advocate for you—or even pretend to understand the bias and struggles you face in court. During trial, Donna told me the judge had already made up his mind and that it was no use to continue. The other parent was never cross-examined, nor was his girlfriend—who had neutered her dog on her dining room table with our children present. She was his witness, yet never took the stand, and Donna never pressed the issue. We spent nearly $20,000 for nothing. A month later, we discovered Donna had also represented the other parent’s girlfriend—the very witness she should have cross-examined. This blatant conflict of interest was never disclosed. Had we known, we would have fired her immediately. Donna failed to advocate, betrayed her client, and abandoned a transgender child who needed protection. Everything negative you fear about lawyers who take money without integrity applies here.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
  • Family Mediation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Other 6
    • Workers Compensation Appeals
    • Workers Compensation Arbitration
    • Workers Compensation Subrogation
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Grandparents Custody

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Iowa
    Memberships

    Donna is a member of the Order of the Coif, American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, and Iowa Defense Counsel Association. She was appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court to serve as a member of the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission and by the Iowa Bar Association to serve on its Board of Directors. She is also a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    High Distinction
    Other Education
    Drake University
    Class of 2010
    M.P.A.
    Masters in Public Administration

    Northeast Missouri State University
    Class of 1992
    B.S.
    Cum Laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Outside of work, Donna is involved in a number of non-profit organizations. She has been chair of the board of directors for Goodwill of Central Iowa and served on the board of Goodwill Industries International for nine years. Her board memberships also include LifeServe (formerly Blood Center of Iowa), the AIDS Project of Central Iowa, Habitat for Humanity, and Southwestern Hills Neighborhood Association. She is also an active volunteer for Iowa Legal Aid, assisting people who cannot afford legal counsel with family law issues. She volunteers at a transitional women's shelter and participates in a book club at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. Donna was recognized by the Des Moines Business Record as a member of its “40 Under 40″ 2005 Class.
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