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Atty. Joann Lois Barten

Atty. Joann Lois Barten

JoAnn Barten has worked as an immgration lawyer since 1998. She handles nearly every type of U.S. immigration application process including employment, family, victims, citizenship and removal...

Ames Ames 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Joann Lois Barten at a glance

Joann Lois Barten is an Attorney based in Ames, Iowa, practicing at Barten Law Office PC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on family law, immigration, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1998) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2003). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1997) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1994). Active member of Marshall County and Iowa State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ames, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • JoAnn Barten has worked as an immgration lawyer since 1998
  • She handles nearly every type of U.S. immigration application process including employment, family, victims, citizenship and removal
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Practice Areas Explained

Joann Lois Barten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joann Lois Barten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Adoption

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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 Ames 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 Joann Lois Barten

Where is Joann Lois Barten's law office located?
Joann Lois Barten's law practice is located in Ames, Iowa. The firm is Barten Law Office PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joann Lois Barten handle?
Joann Lois Barten focuses on family law, immigration, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Joann Lois Barten practiced law?
Joann Lois Barten has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joann Lois Barten go to law school?
Joann Lois Barten earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1997
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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