Atty. Joel Andrew Walker

Atty. Joel Andrew Walker

Joel Walker, an award winning lawyer, has been practicing law in the Quad Cities area for over a decade. Joel Walker is licensed to practice law in the States of Iowa and Missouri.

Davenport Davenport 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Andrew Walker at a glance

Joel Andrew Walker is a Member based in Davenport, Iowa, practicing at Law Office of Joel Walker P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2004), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2004), and Missouri (2006). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2004) and St. Ambrose University (B.A. History, 1998). Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Davenport, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel Walker, an award winning lawyer, has been practicing law in the Quad Cities area for over a decade
  • Joel Walker is licensed to practice law in the States of Iowa and Missouri
  • Joel Walker brings his extensive knowledge and trial experience as an educator, prosecutor and defense lawyer to every case
  • Please contact our office to schedule a consultation
  • WORK EXPERIENCE Law Office of Joel Walker Davenport, IA Nov. '07- Present General Practitioner specializing in criminal defense litigation and family law
  • Pillers and Richmond Law Firm DeWitt, IA Jan. '07- Nov. '07 General Practitioner specializing in criminal defense litigation and family law
  • Clinton County Attorney's Office Clinton, IA Nov. '05 – Jan. '07 Litigation
  • research
  • client, victim, and witness interviews
  • negotiations
  • briefs
  • and oral arguments
  • Kaplan University Davenport, IA July '05 – July '08 Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal and Criminal Justice Departments
  • AWARDS AND HONORS William B. Waterman Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award Michigan State-Detroit College of Law National Trial Advocacy Competition Semi-Finalist, Best Advocate, Best Opening Statement Mock Trial Invitational Winner, Best Advocate First-Year Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition Winner, Second Best Advocate, Best Advocate of the Finals Intra-School Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist, Tenth Best Advocate Mock Trial Competition Semi-Finalist Student Bar Association, Senator Certificate of Merit (2) ORGANIZATIONS Scott County Bar Association, Executive Council May '13 – Present Iowa Legal Aid May '13 – Present Friends of the Davenport Public Library Apr. '09- Apr. '13 Holy Family Catholic Church, Finance Council Feb. '12 – Feb. '15

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Andrew Walker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Andrew Walker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Davenport 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 Joel Andrew Walker

Where is Joel Andrew Walker's law office located?
Joel Andrew Walker's law practice is located in Davenport, Iowa. The firm is Law Office of Joel Walker P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Andrew Walker handle?
Joel Andrew Walker focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Joel Andrew Walker practiced law?
Joel Andrew Walker has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
What languages does Joel Andrew Walker speak?
Joel Andrew Walker provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Joel Andrew Walker go to law school?
Joel Andrew Walker earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. History, 1998).
How can I contact Joel Andrew Walker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2004
B.A. History
St. Ambrose University
- 1998

Languages

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Missouri
Admitted: 2006

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