Atty. Christopher B. Coppola
Chris is a highly experienced and accomplished trial attorney with over 27 years of experience. His knowledge of legal issues and areas of practice is extensive.
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Christopher B. Coppola is a Partner based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Coppola Hockenberg, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1999), U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa (1999), U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa (1999), and Wisconsin (2021). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Iowa (B.A. History, 1996). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County Bar Association Iowa Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris is a highly experienced and accomplished trial attorney with over 27 years of experience
- His knowledge of legal issues and areas of practice is extensive
- His main focus is as a trial attorney
- That includes divorce, child custody, personal injury, workers compensation, and general litigation
- Chris has had successful jury and non-jury verdicts in numerous areas of the law, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody, personal injury, wrongful death, workers compensation, criminal law, business and real estate suits
- Serving the State of Iowa, Central Iowa, Des Moines, West Des Moines and the Western Suburbs
- Chris is also licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and has a residence in Polk County, Wisconsin, and is licensed in the State of Utah
- Family Law Lawyer, Divorce, Child Custody - West Des Moines Attorney “Compassion, understanding, and honesty
- I understand the trust that clients place in their lawyers in dealing with their children, finances and other emotional issues
- I pledge to be honest with my clients
- It is imperative to have an attorney who is willing to “go to the mat” for their clients
- It is also imperative to have an attorney who is mindful of the emotional and financial toll that exists for families going through a family law case
- I strive to find solutions for families, but in the event the parties have to go to a trial, I do what it takes to achieve the desired results.” Chris Coppola successfully modified physical custody for client who desired to move to different state
- Client and her children were awarded primary physical care
- This was appealed and affirmed by Court of Appeals
- West Des Moines Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law Lawyer / Attorney - Serving State of Iowa, Central Iowa, Des Moines, West Des Moines, and the States of Wisconsin and Utah
- Chris Coppola successfully challenged the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement, obtained the majority of marital assets, including preexisting assets, after two bifurcated trials and upon reconsideration, including opposing party having to pay the majority of her signifcant attorney fees, expert fees, and court costs
- Numerous positive settlement and successful trial rulings regarding the issues of custody, alimony and spousal support, contempt actions, sanctions, attorney fees, and high net worth property resolutions
- Chris Coppola is also a certified mediator, collorabortive family law attorney, and successful trial litigator
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Christopher B. Coppola's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher B. Coppola 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.
Christopher B. Coppola is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Iowa →
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Christopher B. Coppola is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Iowa →
Christopher B. Coppola is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Christopher B. Coppola is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
Christopher B. Coppola is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 West 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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