Atty. Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is a lawyer practicing juvenile, family law, employment law and 3 other areas of law. Jacob received a B.A. degree from Simpson College, and has been licensed for 16 years.
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Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is a Managing Partner based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2010). Educated at Drake University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Simpson College B.A. Economics Simpson College B.A. French Simpson College B.A. and Management (—). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is a lawyer practicing juvenile, family law, employment law and 3 other areas of law
- Jacob received a B.A. degree from Simpson College, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Jacob practices at Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm, LLP in Des Moines, IA
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Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf 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.
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Jacob Aaron Michael Van Cleaf is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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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