The
team at Stowers & Nelsen located in Des Moines, Iowa, provides high
quality, effective and experienced representation to those facing criminal
charges throughout the state of Iowa. If you or a loved one has been arrested
for, charged with, or is under investigation for a crime, contact us today to
schedule a consultation and put an experienced trial team on your side.
As a trial lawyer, lead attorney Dean Stowers
has tried many jury trials throughout Iowa at the state and federal level. Mr.
Stowers has secured acquittals for his clients in more than two-thirds of his
trials. Mr. Stowers has represented clients in some of the most complex white
collar and non-white collar cases in Iowa's State and Federal courts. He has
also argued more than 35 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
Circuit. Mr. Stowers has obtained numerous reversals and precedent setting
outcomes for his clients. Let Stowers & Nelsen, PLC put this experience to
work for you.
James Nelsen graduated from Drake Law School May
2004 and was admitted by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice in Iowa.
He was admitted to Federal District court in 2005, the Eighth Circuit Court of
Appeals in 2008, and Missouri in 2012. Relying upon his legal knowledge,
litigation skills and techniques, and his personal passion and life experience,
he provides quality legal service to people across Iowa. He has dedicated
his practice to representing good people who have found themselves in bad
situations. He persistently pursues the best outcomes and best results
for people based upon their circumstance. He helps you strategically and
methodically address issues and resolve problems. Whether you have been
accused of a crime that could cost your reputation, livelihood, or freedom, or
you are attempting to navigate a criminal investigation, he handles your
problems effectively while answering questions and providing sound legal
counsel. He listens, offers his guidance, and provides you with effective
and skilled representation. He is dedicated to providing forthright,
quality advocacy and is committed to achieving the best outcome possible for
every client he accepts.
Peter Ickes is a bright young attorney who
advocates for clients with an aggressive, yet understanding, style. He
understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful times
in a person’s life. Everyone deserves a defense and someone on their side, and
that’s what he will provide for you. He knows that deciding to hire an attorney
is a big decision, and works hard so his clients can be confident they’ve made
the right decision to retain him for their case. In his time at Stowers &
Nelsen, Peter has handled nearly every type of criminal case, from felonies to
misdemeanors, in both state and federal court.
Upon graduation in 2003 from AIB College of
Business, Amy Pille began working as a Legal Assistant for Dean Stowers. Amy
has a combined total of 18 years experience as a legal assistant. She has
experience in trial support in civil and criminal litigation, transcription,
organizing and summarizing discovery materials and preparing legal documents.
As a legal assistant, Amy has become highly skilled at complex case
organization, including through the use of case management software and
techniques. Amy has employed her talents to the benefit of many clients in
particularly complex and difficult cases all the way through attending trial as
part of a trial team. Amy is devoted to her career in assisting the attorneys
in providing the best outcome for the firm's clients.
