McKelvie Law Office provides experienced criminal defense in both the State and Federal Court systems of Iowa.  We represent persons accused of federal crimes as well as felony and misdemeanor crimes charged by the State, including juvenile offenses.

Depending on the circumstances of your criminal case, McKelvie Law Office can help defend your rights in some of the following ways:

• Prepare your case for trial by investigating the facts, interviewing key witnesses and gathering information essential to your defense
• Argue your case through legal motions and other written proceedings
• Represent you at trial with an aggressive defense
• Negotiate a “deal” with prosecutors, often arranging for reduced charges and a lesser sentence
• Formulate a sentencing program tailored to a client’s specific needs and help the client avoid future brushes with the criminal justice system
• Help an accused person cope with the feelings of fear, embarrassment and reduced self-esteem that criminal charges tend to produce in many people
• Provide a knowledgeable, objective perspective on the situation and what is likely to happen should your case go to trial
• We are familiar with important legal rules as well as local court customs and procedures
• Can be court appointed for those clients who qualify

The criminal justice system is adversarial and accusatorial.  McKelvie Law Office will represent your interests and balance your rights against the State’s prosecution.