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Mr. Mason J. Ouderkirk
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Mr. Mason J. Ouderkirk

4.3
5 reviews

108 West Ashland Ave., P.O. Box 156, Indianola, IA 50125

Personal Injury, Products Liability, Family and Domestic and 18 more

About Mr. Mason J. Ouderkirk

Iowa Real Estate Brokers License, 1974-2001. Iowa Real Estate Associate, License, 1973. Member: Indianola Police Retirement Board, 1984-1989; Iowa 5A Judicial Nominating Commission, 2002—. Warren County Magistrate Appointing Commission, 2001-2005 and 2009—2013.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2012
Hired Attorney

Ouderkirk was very good at explaining each detail I needed to know as we went through the process.

Family Law
Posted by Amanda
February 05, 2025
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Mason is a horrible person. He never communicated with me at all. Then last minute, before court, he decided to meet with me. I met with him one time. He then came to a mediation with me, for a couple of hours. Then, we went to court and we didn't even make it into court. After it all, I got served with papers for needing to pay him over $30,000! I tried to file back, asking for an itemized list of what exactly Mason had done for $30,000 and I got nothing. I got a judgment against me for it and they started garnishing my wages. I am a single mom, barely surviving, and almost half of my paycheck was going to him. I was finally able to work out a payment arrangement and I have been doing that for almost ten years. After several years of paying, I called to check on my balance, because I never get any emails or papers, updating me on anything. To my surprise, the balance was exactly the same as I started with! I got nowhere, he charges interest! Don't go here!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Greg
August 23, 2021
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Overcharged, overpriced, unresponsive. After complaining about how poor of a job he did, I noticed after multiple poor reviews on google maps as well for the same issue he decided to delete his business off of it.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 01, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 8
    • Wrongful Death
    • Slip and Fall
    • Boating Accidents
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Railroad Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Trucking Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Probate
    • Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Guardianship
    • Conservatorship
  • Workers Compensation 1
    • Workers' Compensation
  • Real Estate
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Family Law 1
    • Paternity
  • Other 1
    • Family and Domestic

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Ouderkirk Law Firm
  • Additional Links
    http://www.ouderkirklawfirm.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Iowa
    1978, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
    1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
    Memberships
    Warren County (Secretary/Treasurer, 1985-1989
    Vice President, 1987-1988
    President, 1989-1991), Iowa State and American Bar Associations
    Fifth Judicial Bar Association (Secretary/Treasurer, 1994-1995), Governor, Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors (2015-)
    Bar Fellowship
    Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Fellow of the Iowa State Bar Foundation
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Drake University
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Des Moines, Iowa, February 1, 1953

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4.3
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108 West Ashland Ave.P.O. Box 156Indianola, IA 50125U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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    Mr. Mason J. Ouderkirk attended Drake University.
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    Mr. Mason J. Ouderkirk is the Managing Partner of the firm.
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    Ouderkirk Law Firm was established in 1951.

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