Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Iowa since: 2003
Education: Drake University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2024 Call today:
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4000 Westown PkwySuite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266 Visit website
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A tenacious criminal defense attorney serving West Des Moines, Iowa, and the surrounding areas, Sean Spellman is a partner at the law firm Spellman Law, P.C. He provides aggressive defense for those accused of drug crimes, driving under the influence (DUI), financial crimes, marijuana offenses, white collar crimes, sex offenses, prostitution, weapons offenses and more.
A skilled litigator, Mr. Spellman is aware that the repercussions of a criminal charge could affect his clients for the remainder of their lives. He remains committed to each client and provides top-notch legal representation at state and federal levels all while treating his clients with dignity and respect. With a wealth of knowledge of the state’s criminal laws, he has represented several hundred clients in his career spanning close to two decades.
Majoring in political science and government, Mr. Spellman completed his Bachelor of Arts at The University of Iowa in 2000. He received his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2002 and obtained his license to practice law in 2003. He is also authorized to appear before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.
Mr. Spellman gives back to the legal community by serving professional organizations such as The Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), The Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Rated “Good” on Avvo for his client services and professional achievements, Mr. Spellman has obtained many positive testimonials from his satisfied clients.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2003, Iowa
Professional Webpage: https://www.spellmanlawpc.com/attorney/sean-p-spellman/
- The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2000
- Iowa, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
- Polk County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Member, Iowa Association for Justice, 2021
- Iowa State Bar Association, 2021
- Member, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
- NORML Legal Committee (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), 2021
- Merit Selection Panel - United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa - Magistrate Nominating Committee, 2020
- U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Tier 1: Criminal Defense: General Practice, 2021
- State v. Lewis, Dallas County Case Number SRCR043233 - Possession of Marijuana; motion to suppress evidence granted relating to unlawful stop of vehicle; case to be dismissed, 2021.
- State v. Munson, Dallas County Case Number FECR042533: Attempted Murder charge, amended to three lower-level crimes (Burglary 2nd, Intimidation with a Weapon, and Going Armed with Intent); Defendant sentenced to probation, 2020.
- State v. Jorkey, Polk County Case Number AGCR339183: Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Aggravated Misdemeanor, case dismissed, 2021.
- State v. Crouch, Polk County Case Number SRCR343439 - Assault Causing Injury, Serious Misdemeanor - case dismissed, 2021.
- State v. Salcedo, 935 N.W.572 (Iowa 2019) - unanimous Iowa Supreme Court Decision reversing judgment of the district court denying Defendant's motion to suppress all evidence including more than 80 pounds of marijuana, stemming from a stop of his vehicle, holding that the district court erred in finding that the deputy developed reasonable suspicion of other criminal activity before unreasonably prolonging the stop. This was granted on interlocutory appeal, following the district court's denial of defendant's motion to suppress. Oral arguments were granted in this case. Case subsequently dismissed following the reversal, 2019.
- State v. Hatley, Dallas County Case Number FECR042979: 50 pounds of marijuana Possession with Intent to Deliver, Tax Stamp (Class D felonies) and Prohibited Acts (Aggravated Misdemeanor) - all evidence suppressed following litigation of Motion to Suppress; case to be dismissed, 2021.
- State v. Righi, Polk County SRCR338111: Possession of Cannabidioil, Serious Misdemeanor - Case dismissed following filing of Motion to Suppress & Motion to Dismiss, 2021.
Office location for Sean Spellman
4000 Westown Pkwy
Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-222-4330
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2024
