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State Criminal Defense

Have You Been Charged With a Crime? Talk to Us First.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you will be making some of the most important decisions of your life over the next several days and weeks. Who you talk to next can make a world of difference in your future.

Brown Scott, PLC, is recognized as one of Des Moines' comprehensive criminal defense law firms. Trial attorneys F. Montgomery Brown and Paul D. Scott have more than 30 combined years of experience in federal and state district courts throughout Iowa. If you have been charged, or are under investigation for a state criminal offense, talk to us before you talk to the police. Contact us to arrange an initial consultation about your charges.

Comprehensive Experience in State Criminal Courts

We have extensive experience and a long record of defending clients charged with state crimes, including:

Violent crimes

  • Assault, bar fights
  • Murder, homicide charges
  • Sexual assault, criminal sexual behavior
  • Domestic violence
  • Vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter

Drug charges

  • Possession
  • Distribution and sales
  • Cultivation and manufacturing

Theft and property crimes

  • Auto theft
  • Burglary, robbery
  • Weapons charges
  • Breaking and entering

If you or a member of our family has been charged with a state or federal crime, talking to the police is not in your best interests. Make sure you have an experienced lawyer at your side. Talk to us first. We will make sure your rights are protected and you get the effective, vigorous legal defense you are entitled to.

Contact us to arrange an initial consultation. We will meet at our office, your home or the police station. Our office is located in West Des Moines and serves clients throughout the state of Iowa. Se habla español.