Atty. John S. Harding

Atty. John S. Harding

John S. Harding is a lawyer practicing child custody/support, divorce, elder law and 6 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Harding at a glance

John S. Harding is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Harding Law Office. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1989). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1988) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John S. Harding is a lawyer practicing child custody/support, divorce, elder law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1972, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Harding Law Office in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Harding's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Harding handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

John S. Harding is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

John S. Harding is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John S. Harding is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Harding

Where is John S. Harding's law office located?
John S. Harding's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Harding Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Harding handle?
John S. Harding focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John S. Harding practiced law?
John S. Harding has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John S. Harding go to law school?
John S. Harding earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John S. Harding for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Harding directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John S. Harding received?
John S. Harding's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1989

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