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John William Hofmeyer III

1.7
5 reviews

8 E. Charles St., Oelwein, IA 50662-1739

General Practice

About John William Hofmeyer III

John William Hofmeyer III is a lawyer practicing general practice. John received a B.S. degree from Upper Iowa University, and has been licensed for 48 years. John practices at John W. Hofmeyer, III in Oelwein, IA.

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Communication
1.6
Quality of Service
1.8
Responsiveness
1.8
Value for Money
1.6
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 30, 2011
Hired Attorney

Seems to work very hard to get the job done!

General Practice
Posted by Vincent
May 27, 2026
Hired Attorney

The worst advice not willing to ask for expert help in defending his client and when confronted he demeaned me n then at trial was made a fool of for NOT knowing legal rules and should have ask for a mistrial but did not to save face yet loose and watch his client go to prison then sue his client for money .his client lost millions yet he grabbed his 11000... and was paid cash by his client after prison release ..... worst mistake of my life to hire this law firm....Anyway for me collect from this firm I'm interested....

 
General Practice
Posted by Jane
May 23, 2023
Hired Attorney

If we could give zero stars we would. Absolutely awful experience. Can never reach him, he's shady and inexperienced, his secretaries are unprofessional and inappropriate. Avoid him and his company at all costs.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2021
Hired Attorney

We used him to protect my Fathers home after he passed away and attorney Hofmeyer gave us the wrong information on saving the home he also charged us for calls for speaking to his secretary hes a joke and has hidden charges unfortunately as a fellow Iowan who loves to support local businesses I wouldn't recommend him to anyone for anything save your money and time and find a good honest reputable attorney

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2010
Hired Attorney

John was unresponsive to any and all of my needs. I never went before a judge. I was just a pawn on his desk. John also said to me that he did not understand criminal matters! He is a criminal defense attorney! John also charged me for every phone call I made to his office. I had to regularly call his secretary to find out if I was to appear in court since his communication skills were lacking. I was charged $60 every time I talked to his secretary for under 5 minutes.

 

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Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    John W. Hofmeyer, III

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Iowa
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Upper Iowa University
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953

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