Don't fight alone. The courts are complicated and you have enough to deal with already. You don’t have to handle everything on your own.

FAMILY & DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN DES MOINES, IOWA

When family dynamics come into a matter of law, there are a million different things to stress about. I can relieve your worries.

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ATTORNEY

MICHELE L. WARNKE

I grew up in Oelwein, Iowa. My father was a truck driver and my mother was a nurse. I’m just a regular Iowan at heart and have been that way my entire life. With a true passion for helping people, I always make sure I have a personal relationship with my clients. After all, if I don’t know my clients, I can’t help them.

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Experience & Knowledge on your side

Practice Areas

Family Law

Family is one of the most important parts of life. It is important to hire the right attorney for you and your loved ones.

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Divorce

Divorce is never easy even if you and your spouse both agree on it. I can minimize the pain for both parties.

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Social Security & Disability Law

If you are unable to work because of a disability, complicated paperwork can slow down your claim. I can expedite it.

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Child Support & Custody

The most important part of any family is the children. Let me make sure your children are properly cared for with the help of the law

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Personal Injury

If you are hurt because of someone else’s careless behavior, your life doesn’t need to be turned upside down.

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Raised in Oelwein, IA
Serving all of Iowa

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DES MOINES

I offer my services to anyone in need of help with family law matters in the great capital of Iowa.

DALLAS COUNTY

Just outside the city? Not a problem. I am available to help all residents of Dallas County, from Dawson to Dexter.

POLK COUNTY

I represent not only the community of Des Moines, but the residents of all its neighboring cities.

WARREN COUNTY

South of Des Moines? I have all of Warren County covered down I-35, from New Virginia to Lacona. Don’t let distance be a barrier.

STORY COUNTY

Even if you live in Ames, I can still serve you. I travel to all of Story County and happily represent its residents.

MARION COUNTY

I am available to help clients living southeast of Des Moines, such as Knoxville, Pleasantville and Columbia as well.

THERE’S SIMPLY TOO MUCH AT STAKE

When you’re dealing with an issue regarding family law, the impact that the result of your case can have on your life is huge. The most important issue in many family law cases is the children. The result of your case can decide who gets custody, affecting how often you will be able to see your kids and whether or not you will receive or pay child support.

In addition to time spent with your children, your case can have serious financial consequences. Alimony payments will affect both your life and the life of your former spouse. If you don’t get help from the right lawyer, you could end up on the short end and either pay too much or not be paid enough. All of these problems can be avoided, but only if you contact me.

RELIEVE THE RISK AND GO TO COURT WITH A QUALIFIED LAWYER

The right lawyer can make sure that you receive equal time with your children, or if your spouse is incapable of adequately providing for them, award you full custody. If you leave these matters to a lawyer who is unprepared or doesn’t care, you run the risk of your spouse walking all over you in court and taking things from you that are not rightfully theirs.

When you hire the right lawyer, the first thing that happens is peace of mind. The stress of dealing with the courts can be heavy, but a good lawyer can put you at ease as soon as during your first visit. If you feel overwhelmed and it seems like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, there is never a better time to contact me to see how I can help you.

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118 SE 4th St
Ste 101
Des Moines, IA
50309
(515) 305-2198

Hours

Mon
9AM - 5PM
Tue
9AM - 5PM
Wed
9AM - 5PM
Thu
9AM - 5PM
Fri
9AM - 5PM
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