Atty. Daniel W. Graves

Atty. Daniel W. Graves

Daniel W. Graves is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal defense law, real estate law and 1 other area of law.

Melvin Melvin 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel W. Graves at a glance

Daniel W. Graves is a Graves Construction Co., Inc. based in Melvin, Iowa. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, juvenile, and government. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1989). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1989) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Melvin, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel W. Graves is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal defense law, real estate law and 1 other area of law
  • Daniel W. received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Daniel W. practices in Melvin, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel W. Graves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel W. Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Daniel W. Graves is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Daniel W. Graves is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Juvenile Law

Daniel W. Graves is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Daniel W. Graves is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Melvin 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel W. Graves

Where is Daniel W. Graves's law office located?
Daniel W. Graves's law practice is located in Melvin, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel W. Graves handle?
Daniel W. Graves focuses on criminal defense, real estate, juvenile, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Daniel W. Graves practiced law?
Daniel W. Graves has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Daniel W. Graves go to law school?
Daniel W. Graves earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Daniel W. Graves for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1989
B.S.
University of South Dakota
- 1986

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1989

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