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Christine Branstad

Christine Branstad

 
  • 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. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

I have known Christine as my attorney and colleague for over twenty-five years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Represented Me or My Company

Christine worked with me toward successful conclusion of a criminal matter and successfully mediated a complex ligation case for our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Approximately 2015-2019
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christine thoroughly prepared our clients for both litigation and mediation, making it easier for our clients to anticipate the progress of the case, avoid surprises, and thoroughly prepare each step of the way.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

One of the top criminal defense attorneys in the state, Christine is my go-to attorney for all criminal matters.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Not only is Christine's legal analysis first rate, she also enlists the best legal minds to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christine excels in communicating complex legal concepts to her clients. She also always keeps an open line of communication with opposing counsel to capitalize on opportunities for her clients as they arise.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have known Christine both personally and professionally for over twenty-five years. I have always known her to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, Mediation
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Christine goes above an beyond for all of her clients. I direct all of my clients with criminal law needs directly to her.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Philip Colt Moss
Philip Colt Moss April 6, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I’ve had the privilege of working with a number of excellent attorneys and Christine tops that list as the very best. I’ve worked cases with Christine, I have seen first hand her dedication and persistence in helping people who are in a tough spot. She works long hours and sacrifices personal time for the purposes of helping her clients. She volunteers and takes cases pro bono and approaches those cases with the same zealous advocacy as she would any other case. I highly recommend Christine. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Christine and I work in the same building and have represented numerous co-defendants in criminal defense cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I have worked on state and federal cases with Christine. We have worked together representing co-defendants on multiple cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2012-present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christine is a very effective advocate because she cares about the clients and empathizes with how their legal situation can have collateral consequences on various aspects of their lives.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Christine is a dedicated researcher and is creative in her approach to the law in ways that are extremely beneficial to her clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Christine has represented clients in a wide Range of settings and is very experienced. From small claims to class A felony cases, she uses her background and creativity to achieve great results for her clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christine I’m has always been prompt in returning phone calls and emails. Having worked with her, I never had any issues getting in touch with her to discuss a case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christine is highly ethical and takes the time to properly research any potential issue to ensure she’s handling it correctly.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense, juvenile and personal injury law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Erik Luthens
Erik Luthens April 6, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Christine is dedicated to the success of her clients and will leave no stone unturned to reach that end. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

I met Christine when she was an Assistant Jasper County Attorney and I was practicing criminal defense law.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Opposing Client
  • Represented Me or My Company

I represented multiple individuals in criminal trials in which Christine prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of Iowa / Jasper County Attorney's office. When Christine went into private practice, I jointly handled civil cases with / for her firm as she did for me and my firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 1996 to date.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Christine currently engages primarily in the area of criminal defense and thoroughly understands the process both from the perspective of a prosecutor as well from that of experienced defense counsel.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Christine's intense focus on criminal defense provides her with the insight to quickly yet extremely competently handle criminal actions.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Christine understands the area of criminal law from initial investigation / arrest through the appellate process.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Christine has the ability to convey to a jury specifically as to why reasonable doubt is present in the case in hand requiring acquittal of her client. I have personally witnessed it multiple times.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Christine's experience spanning approximately twenty-five (25) years of active trial practice definitely speaks for itself.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense; juvenile law; administrative law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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