Atty. Shane Christopher Michael

Atty. Shane Christopher Michael

Shane Christopher Michael is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, juvenile law and 2 other areas of law. Shane received a B.A. degree from Central College in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (515) 216-4879

Profile Summary

About Shane Christopher Michael at a glance

Shane Christopher Michael is a personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, juvenile, and insurance attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2003) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2005). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 2002) and Central College (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shane Christopher Michael is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, juvenile law and 2 other areas of law
  • Shane received a B.A. degree from Central College in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Shane practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Shane Christopher Michael's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Christopher Michael handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Shane Christopher Michael is one of 238,048 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.

Shane Christopher Michael is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Shane Christopher Michael is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Juvenile Law

Shane Christopher Michael is one of 27,158 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Shane Christopher Michael is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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 Shane Christopher Michael

Where is Shane Christopher Michael's law office located?
Shane Christopher Michael's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shane Christopher Michael handle?
Shane Christopher Michael focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, juvenile, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Shane Christopher Michael practiced law?
Shane Christopher Michael has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Shane Christopher Michael go to law school?
Shane Christopher Michael earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Shane Christopher Michael for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 2002
B.A.
Central College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2005

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