attorney robert rehkemper

Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC

Robert G. Rehkemper  Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC 303 Locust Street Suite 200 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515.226.0500 or 1.877.475.5297

Introduction to Attorney Robert Rehkemper

Mr. Rehkemper completed his undergraduate studies at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and received his law degree from Drake University Law School where he graduated with high honors. From the inception of his legal career, Mr. Rehkemper has focused his energy toward learning and polishing the art of successful criminal defense litigation. While in law school, he successfully completed the Neal & Bea Smith Law Center, Drake Law School, Clinic in Criminal Defense and Advanced Clinic in Criminal Defense.

Mr. Rehkemper has built his practice and reputation upon providing an aggressive and spirited defense for those charged with the most serious felony charges to the simplest speeding tickets. He prides himself on a thorough investigation of each case and an assurance that the client can expect straightforward evaluation and consultation on the merits of their case.

Current Employment Position:

Managing Partner

defense Areas of Practice:

Criminal Defense

Drug Charges

Drunk Driving Defense

Reckless Driving

Vehicular Homicide

Plaintiff Areas of Practice:

Personal Injury

Car Accidents, Bus Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents

Dog Bites - Animal Attacks & Mauling

Medical Malpractice

Wrongful Death

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Iowa, 2002

U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2002

U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2002

U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2005

Education:

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2002
J. D.
Honors: High Honors

Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1999
B. A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major:  History and Psychology

NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course
Chicago, IL, April, 2005
NHTSA Certified

BAC DataMaster and Basic Scient of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing
Mansfield, OH, February, 2007
Certificate of Competency

National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Boston, MA, July, 2006

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

National College for DUI Defense, Winter Session
Atlantis, Bahamas, January 2009

representative cases:

State v. Massengale 
Miller v. Young Mens Christian Association of America et al

Classes/Seminars Taught:

OWI (DUI) Case law Update
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003

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

OWI (DUI) Caselaw Update and Substantive Presentation
Effective Assistance of Counsel at 2 A.M.
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board member

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

General Member

National College of DUI Defense, Inc., 2006 - Present

State Delegate

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

American Trial Lawyers Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006 - Present

Social & community affiliations:

Affinity Breakfast Club

Olivet Baptist Church

Cans 4a Cause (website coming soon)

hobbies & interests:

Fishing, Volleyball, Golf & traveling