Atty. Mark Jon Blaess

Atty. Mark Jon Blaess

Mr. Mark Jon Blaess is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, creditor-debtor and 5 other areas of law.

Urbandale Urbandale 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (515) 561-6628

Profile Summary

About Mark Jon Blaess at a glance

Mark Jon Blaess is a Member based in Urbandale, Iowa, practicing at Blaess Law Office. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and Iowa (2017). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1995) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Urbandale, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mark Jon Blaess is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, creditor-debtor and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Mark practices at Blaess Law Office in Urbandale, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Jon Blaess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Jon Blaess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate 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 Urbandale 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 venue, 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 Mark Jon Blaess

Where is Mark Jon Blaess's law office located?
Mark Jon Blaess's law practice is located in Urbandale, Iowa. The firm is Blaess Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Jon Blaess handle?
Mark Jon Blaess focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Mark Jon Blaess practiced law?
Mark Jon Blaess has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Mark Jon Blaess go to law school?
Mark Jon Blaess earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Mark Jon Blaess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio
- 1995
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
Iowa
Admitted: 2017

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