The team at Stowers & Nelsen located in Des Moines, Iowa, provides high quality, effective and experienced representation to those facing criminal charges throughout the state of Iowa. If you or a loved one has been arrested for, charged with, or is under investigation for a crime, contact us today to schedule a consultation and put an experienced trial team on your side.
As a trial lawyer, lead attorney Dean Stowers has tried many jury trials throughout Iowa at the state and federal level. Mr. Stowers has secured acquittals for his clients in more than two-thirds of his trials. Mr. Stowers has represented clients in some of the most complex white collar and non-white collar cases in Iowa's State and Federal courts. He has also argued more than 35 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Stowers has obtained numerous reversals and precedent setting outcomes for his clients. Let Stowers & Nelsen, PLC put this experience to work for you.
James Nelsen graduated from Drake Law School May 2004 and was admitted by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice in Iowa. He was admitted to Federal District court in 2005, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008, and Missouri in 2012. Relying upon his legal knowledge, litigation skills and techniques, and his personal passion and life experience, he provides quality legal service to people across Iowa. He has dedicated his practice to representing good people who have found themselves in bad situations. He persistently pursues the best outcomes and best results for people based upon their circumstance. He helps you strategically and methodically address issues and resolve problems. Whether you have been accused of a crime that could cost your reputation, livelihood, or freedom, or you are attempting to navigate a criminal investigation, he handles your problems effectively while answering questions and providing sound legal counsel. He listens, offers his guidance, and provides you with effective and skilled representation. He is dedicated to providing forthright, quality advocacy and is committed to achieving the best outcome possible for every client he accepts.
Peter Ickes is a bright young attorney who advocates for clients with an aggressive, yet understanding, style. He understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Everyone deserves a defense and someone on their side, and that’s what he will provide for you. He knows that deciding to hire an attorney is a big decision, and works hard so his clients can be confident they’ve made the right decision to retain him for their case. In his time at Stowers & Nelsen, Peter has handled nearly every type of criminal case, from felonies to misdemeanors, in both state and federal court.
Upon graduation in 2003 from AIB College of Business, Amy Pille began working as a Legal Assistant for Dean Stowers. Amy has a combined total of 18 years experience as a legal assistant. She has experience in trial support in civil and criminal litigation, transcription, organizing and summarizing discovery materials and preparing legal documents. As a legal assistant, Amy has become highly skilled at complex case organization, including through the use of case management software and techniques. Amy has employed her talents to the benefit of many clients in particularly complex and difficult cases all the way through attending trial as part of a trial team. Amy is devoted to her career in assisting the attorneys in providing the best outcome for the firm's clients.
