Atty. Sean Patrick Spellman

Atty. Sean Patrick Spellman

West Des Moines West Des Moines 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Patrick Spellman at a glance

Sean Patrick Spellman is a Member based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Spellman Law, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (2006), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2006). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Iowa (B.A., 2000). Active member of Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations Iowa Trial Lawyers Association Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Patrick Spellman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Patrick Spellman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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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 West 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 Sean Patrick Spellman

Where is Sean Patrick Spellman's law office located?
Sean Patrick Spellman's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Spellman Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Patrick Spellman handle?
Sean Patrick Spellman focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Sean Patrick Spellman practiced law?
Sean Patrick Spellman has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Sean Patrick Spellman go to law school?
Sean Patrick Spellman earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Sean Patrick Spellman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 2002
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2006

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