attorney matthew lindholm

Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC

Matthew Thomas Lindholm  Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC 303 Locust Street Suite 200 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515.226.0500 or 1.877.475.5297

Introduction to Attorney Matthew Thomas Lindholm

Mr. Lindholm completed his undergraduate studies at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and received his law degree from Drake University. He is currently admitted to practice in the State of Iowa, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He is on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense. In April of 2005, Mr. Lindholm completed the NHTSA certified course on the administration and interpretation of Standard Field Sobriety Testing.

Mr. Lindholm has dedicated himself to pursuing all avenues in your case in order to provide you with the best possible outcome. His work ethic, attention to detail, and aggressive nature is the backbone of his success. Each client that is represented by Mr. Lindholm can expect to get a straightforward and thorough evaluation and consultation on their case from the beginning to end.

Current Employment Position(s):

Managing Partner

defense Areas of Practice:

Criminal Defense

Drug Charges

Drunk Driving Defense

Reckless Driving

Vehicular Homicide

Plaintiff Areas of Practice:

Personal Injury

Accidents & Injuries

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Medical Malpractice

Wrongful Death

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Iowa, 2002

U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2003

Education:

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
J. D.

Simpson College, Indianola, Indiana, 1999
B. A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major:  Criminal Justice

NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Practitioner Course
Chicago Illinois, April 2005, NHTSA certified

National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session
Boston Massachusetts, July 2007

Representative Cases:

State of Iowa v. Lovig, 675 N.W. 2nd 557(Iowa 2004) (Iowa Supreme Court 2003)
State of Iowa v. Reisetter N.W. 2d 2008 WL680393 (Iowa App. 2008)
State of Iowa v. Tracy 739 N.W. 2d 504, 2007 WL 2376738 (Iowa App. 2007)
State of Iowa v. McIntosh 711 N.W. 2d 733, 2006 WL 133247 (Iowa App. 2006)
State of Iowa v. Harris, 763 N.W.2d 269 (Iowa Supreme Court 2009)

Classes/Seminars Taught:

OWI (DUI) Case law Update and Special Presentation
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003 - Present

OWI (DUI) Case law Update and Substantive Presentation, Drug Recognition Protocol
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2004

OWI (DUI) Case law Update and Substantive Presentation - Field Sobriety Tests
The Voodoo that they do
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005

OWI (DUI) Case law Update and Practical Practice Pointers
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006

OWI (DUI) Case law Update, Iowa Judicial Conference, June 21, 2007

Discovery in Criminal Cases
Iowa Association of Legal Assistants, September 2007

OWI (DUI) Caselaw Update and Substantive Presentation
Field sobriety evidence - establishing sobriety through cross examination
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002 - Present

Board Member

National College of DUI Defense, Inc., 2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008 - Present