Atty. Daniel Mark Northfield
Daniel Mark Northfield is a lawyer practicing child custody/support, civil appeals, criminal appeals and 10 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Covenant College in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Child Custody & Support & More Attorney · Serving Clive, IA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Mark Northfield at a Glance
Daniel Mark Northfield is an Attorney based in Clive, Iowa, practicing at Daniel M. Northfield. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2001). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2000) and Covenant College (B.A. Georgia, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Clive, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Mark Northfield
- Daniel Mark Northfield is a lawyer practicing child custody/support, civil appeals, criminal appeals and 10 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Covenant College in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Daniel practices at Daniel M. Northfield in Clive, IA
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Mark Northfield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Mark Northfield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Clive.
Divorce in Clive
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Clive
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Drug Crimes in Clive
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Child Custody & Visitation in Clive
Daniel Mark Northfield is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →
Criminal Defense in Clive
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Clive
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 Clive 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 venue, 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.
Clive Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Clive-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Clive Choose Daniel Mark Northfield
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Mark Northfield's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Mark Northfield brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and drug crimes, Daniel Mark Northfield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Clive
A Clive-based practice means Daniel Mark Northfield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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