Atty. Patrick H. Payton
Patrick H. Payton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, divorce & separation and 16 other areas of law.
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Patrick H. Payton is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Patrick H. Payton & Associates P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1971) and Texas (1990). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1971) and Drake University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick H. Payton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, divorce & separation and 16 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Patrick practices at Patrick H. Payton & Associates P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Patrick H. Payton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick H. Payton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Patrick H. Payton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Iowa →
Patrick H. Payton is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →
Patrick H. Payton is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Iowa →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Patrick H. Payton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Patrick H. Payton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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