attorney scott michels

Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC

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

Introduction to Attorney Scott A. Michels

Mr. Michels grew up in Osage, Iowa where he graduated from Osage High School in 2000. He then attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa where he graduated, magna cum laude, in December 2003 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminology and Psychology. At UIU, Mr. Michels also achieved Academic All-American and Academic All-Conference honors in wrestling. Following his success at Upper Iowa University, Mr. Michels received his law degree from Drake University School of Law in 2007, earning special certificates in Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Constitutional Law and Civil Rights. As part of his law school education, Mr. Michels also successfully completed the Neal & Bea Smith Law Center, Drake Law School, Clinic in Criminal Defense.

Mr. Michels has distinguished himself in his young career as an attorney who is a zealous advocate for his clients being satisfied with nothing less then the best possible outcome on each and every case.  Whether it’s a court appointed case or a private client, Mr. Michels goes the extra mile, does the necessary factual and legal research and shows up to court ready and prepared for a good fight.  Mr. Michels possesses the attitude and mindset associated with all of the attorneys at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm and has already seen his hard work produce a number of victories for his clients.

Current Employment Position(s):

Associate

Areas of Practice:

Civil Litigation

Child Custody

Criminal Defense

Divorce

Family Law

Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law

Bar Admissions:

Iowa, 2007

U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa

U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa

Education:

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2007
J. D.
Special Certification, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
Neal & Bea Smith Law Center, Drake Law School, Clinic in Criminal Defense

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa
B. A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Academic All-American, Academic All-Conference
Major: Criminology, Psychology

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Polk County Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Associations