Atty. Michael Joseph Miller

Atty. Michael Joseph Miller

Michael Joseph Miller is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, contracts and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Miller at a glance

Michael Joseph Miller is a divorce, child custody, contracts, probate, and wrongful death attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1968) and Iowa (2002). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1968) and Grinnell College (A.B., 1965). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Joseph Miller is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, contracts and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Michael practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Miller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Miller 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.

Michael Joseph Miller is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Iowa →

Child Custody & Visitation

Michael Joseph Miller is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →

Contracts

Michael Joseph Miller is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

Michael Joseph Miller is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

Michael Joseph Miller is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Michael Joseph Miller

Where is Michael Joseph Miller's law office located?
Michael Joseph Miller's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Miller handle?
Michael Joseph Miller focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Michael Joseph Miller practiced law?
Michael Joseph Miller has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Michael Joseph Miller go to law school?
Michael Joseph Miller earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Miller for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1968
A.B.
Grinnell College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1968
Iowa
Admitted: 2002

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