Atty. Thomas Cody Farrens
Attorney Cody Farrens was raised in Decatur, Nebraska working on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha before attending law school at the University of Iowa.
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Thomas Cody Farrens is an Attorney based in Sioux City, Iowa, practicing at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2010), Nebraska (2011), and South Dakota (2011). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.S. Political, 2007). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Sioux City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Attorney Cody Farrens was raised in Decatur, Nebraska working on the family farm
- He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha before attending law school at the University of Iowa
- While in law school, Cody was on the Jessup International Moot Court Competition and was published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems
- Cody graduated from law school in 2010 and relocated with his family to Sioux City, where he began work at a local law firm focusing on insurance issues, personal injury, family law, and workers’ compensation
- He then became a partner at Fankhauser, Farrens & Rachel, PLC, who merged with Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm in 2021 – starting a business venture with endless opportunities
- Currently, Cody focuses his practice on family law, criminal law, and juvenile law
- He is licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota
- Cody lives in Sioux City with his wife and three kids
- When not working, most of his time is spent coordinating dance schedules for his daughter, coaching his son’s baseball team, and otherwise being with his family
- If time permits, Cody is known to enjoy watching college football or the New York Yankees
- Awards & Recognition • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs) (2023) • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City –Trusts & Estates Law) (2023) • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Trusts & Estates Law) (2022) • Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 4 lawyers) (2022) • Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 5 lawyers) (2023) Memberships • Iowa State Bar Association (2010-present) • Nebraska State Bar Association (2010-present) • South Dakota State Bar Association (2011-present) • Woodbury County Bar Association (2012-present) • Iowa Association for Justice – Member (2021-present)
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Sioux City 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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