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Christine Branstad

Christine Branstad

Branstad & Olson
  • Criminal Law, Juvenile Law
  • Iowa
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Mr. Brett Trout
Mr. Brett Trout April 7, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I know of no better Iowa criminal defense attorney than Christine Branstad; I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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M. G. September 13, 2021
Christine genuinely cares about her clients I have known Christine for 10 years now, I was a witness in a trial case that she won. I contacted her years later for myself for a theft charge that was enhanced from 5th degree to 3rd degree. The case was easy and I received probation. That was about 6 years ago. This past June, I received 4th-degree theft that was enhanced again to a 3rd. The County Attorney was wanting 90 days in jail and 2 years probation and a repeat offenders class. I was scared about jail time with having 5 young children. She kept reassuring me that I would not go to jail and would be willing to go to trial if needed. In the end, Christine was unable to attend my final court date due to a prior commitment, and the judge refused to let us do a continuous. The outcome went similar to what she said it would. I did not have to do jail time and ended up on low-risk probation. I only have to contact my lawyer every 6 months. I think everyone in her law firm is great. They have meetings every day to let everyone know what is going on with their cases, just in case they are not available to go to a hearing. The absolute BEST law firm in Iowa.
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Recognition for Pro Bono Service Supreme Court of Iowa 2015 President's Award Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Pro Bono Award-Representation Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Pro Bono Award-Mediation Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Iowa Supreme Court Probono Service Award Iowa Supreme Court 2010

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Juvenile Law
Video Conferencing
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    30 minutes
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Branstad Law
- Current
Professor of Leadership and Community Course
William Penn University
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Administrator
Iowa Independent School Tuition Organization
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Corporate Counsel
Cha
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Director of Legal Network Management and Development
Arag Group
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Litigation Attorney
EMC
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Attorney
Wandro, Lyons & Baer
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Associate
Hopkins & Huebner
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Assistant County Attorney
Jasper County
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Education
Drake University Law School
J.D. (1994) | Law
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University of Iowa
B.S. (1991) | Political Science
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Awards
Recognition for Pro Bono Service
Supremem Court of Iowa
President's Award
Iowa State Bar Association
Pro Bono Award-Representation
Iowa State Bar Association
Pro Bono Award-Mediation
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa Supreme Court Probono Service Award
Supremem Court of Iowa
Professional Associations
Iowa Independent School Tuition Organization
President
- Current
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Polk County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Iowa State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Ballet Des Moines
Treausurer
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ISBA - Professionalism Committee
Committee member
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Children's Cancer Committee
Vice President
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Rotary Club
Member
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
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Blackstone American Inn of Court
Master of Bench
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Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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National Association of Professional Women
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Member
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal & Juvenile Justice Committee
Chair
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Iowa Trial Lawyers Association-Drake Division
President
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Iowa Trial Lawyers Association-Drake Division
Treausurer
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Business Law
Business Record
A Coin on the Tracks: Can Big Money and Politics Derail Judicial Impartiality Through Election Spending?
Drake Law Review
Getting What you Pay For: Money Alone is Not Enough
The Retailer
Assistant Editor for: Trial Handbook 1993 Supplement by the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Speaking Engagements
Judicial Retention in Iowa, Youth Leadership Initiative
Gun Laws in Iowa, NBI
Through the Eyes of a Private Investigator, The Ray Society at Drake
Websites & Blogs
Website
Social Media
Contact & Map
2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Telephone: (515) 224-9595
Fax: (515) 281-1474
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