Practice Area Overview

Phelps Law Office

Des Moines Criminal Law Lawyer

Comprehensive and Effective Criminal Defense
Iowa and Federal Courts

If you’ve been charged with a crime in central Iowa, the Phelps Law Office can provide you with the  criminal defense you need to minimize or eliminate the consequences.  You can trust that we understand what is at stake for you and your family if you have been charged with a crime, and will do all we can to protect you – in and out of court.

Criminal law lawyer Richard Phelps will listen to your problem and tell you whether you have a defense to the charge, what the probable consequences of the charge may be, and how to effectively deal with the charge. Contact the Phelps Law Office for a free consultation.  Attorney Phelps represents clients in cases involving misdemeanor and felony level offenses, federal or state, such as those involving:

• Drunk Driving (OWI/DUI/DWI)
• Drug crimes, including manufacturing, possession and sale/trafficking related offenses involving cocaine (coke), crack cocaine, marijuana (pot), methamphetamine (crystal meth), heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), and prescription drugs. 
• Sex offenses, such as rape and criminal sexual conduct involving children 
• Violent crimes, such as assault, domestic violence, and robbery
• Property crimes, such as burglary, theft, and vandalism
• Firearm/gun crimes, including those involving convicted felons
• Traffic violations, including Iowa commercial trucking violations (on I-80 and other IA highways/interstates)
• Murder/Homicide 
• Manslaughter 
• Fraud, including writing bad checks 
• Any criminal offense

Settling for a plea bargain is not always the best option when charged with a criminal offense.  At The Phelps Law Office, we prepare for trial.

Richard Phelps has more than 25 years of experience in the central Iowa criminal court system, and has earned a reputation for representing his clients well. If you need an experienced and aggressive criminal law lawyer, contact the Phelps Law Office today for a free initial consultation. 

Phelps Law Office
201 South Station Street
P.O. Box 1
Mingo, IA 50168-0152
Phone: (641) 363-4365
Fax: (641) 363-4490

The Phelps Law Office provides criminal defense representation for clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Des Moines, Newton, Marshalltown, Ames, Knoxville, Indianola, Adel, and Grinnell, and Polk County, Jasper County, Marshall County, Story County, Marion County, Warren County, Dallas County, and Poweshiek County.