Atty. John T. Breitbach

Atty. John T. Breitbach

John T. Breitbach is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, casualty insurance defense, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Breitbach at a glance

John T. Breitbach is an Attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Petrzelka & Breitbach PLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1988). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1987) and Loras College (B.A., 1984). Active member of Linn County, Iowa State and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations Iowa Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Iowa Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John T. Breitbach is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, casualty insurance defense, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Petrzelka & Breitbach PLC in Cedar Rapids, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Breitbach's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John T. Breitbach is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

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.

John T. Breitbach is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

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.

John T. Breitbach is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John T. Breitbach is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cedar Rapids 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 T. Breitbach

Where is John T. Breitbach's law office located?
John T. Breitbach's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Petrzelka & Breitbach PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Breitbach handle?
John T. Breitbach focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John T. Breitbach practiced law?
John T. Breitbach has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John T. Breitbach go to law school?
John T. Breitbach earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John T. Breitbach for a consultation?
You can contact John T. Breitbach 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1987
B.A.
Loras College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1988

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