Thomas Cody Farrens

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Thomas Cody Farrens: Attorney with Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (34)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
  • Paternity
  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Postnuptial Agreement
  • Emancipation
  • Criminal Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI/OWI/DWI
  • Domestic Violence
  • Assault
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Embezzlement
  • Extortion
  • Fraud
  • Forgery
  • Sex Crimes
  • Probation Violation
  • Adoption and Juvenile Law
  • Misdemeanors
  • Juvenile Law
  • Homicide
  • Felonies
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Adoptions
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Nebraska at Omaha, B.S., Political Science, 2007
Law School Attended:
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Iowa; 2011, Nebraska; 2011, South Dakota
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Decatur, Nebraska, September 28, 1984
ISLN:
921829941

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Contingency Fee
25% - 33%
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (6 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/18/25 in Civil Litigation

    Cody and I are always on the opposite side of the fight, but he is always highly ethical, respectful and reasonable while representing his clients to the fullest.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/21/22 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/17/21 in Family Law

    Cody Farrens is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is patient and willing to take the necessary time to make sure his clients understand all aspects of their case.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/02/21 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/26/24 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/21/21 in Family Law

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Lawyers Client Review
4.2/5.0 (5 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

This man treated me amazing from the moment I met him. He listened he understood and made my case easy for me. I stuck to the truth as he told me to and he did the rest. Cody thanks for not only being...

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