Bandstra Law Firm

05/09/2023

Grateful for our clients!

"Scott Bandstra is a very knowledgeable family attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is thorough in his explanations and attentive to all questions. Scott kept in contact often and was always available by phone or email. He understands coparenting life takes place outside of court and long after the battle is over - and always recommended taking the high road throughout the case; which was very respectable of him and important to us. Before choosing Bandstra Law Firm we called many firms and didn’t receive a level of service even close to what Scott provided on the initial consultation. That high quality of service continued throughout the entirety of the case and I would recommend Scott Bandstra to anyone looking for a child custody lawyer."

06/30/2022

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/28/new-iowa-laws-start-july-1-unemployment-cuts-garbage-searches/7714093001/

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed over 100 new laws. Many kick in as the state begins it fiscal year July 1, such as looser rules for child care providers.

04/07/2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/04/07/jackson-confirmation-vote-senate/

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson won support from all Democrats and a handful of Republicans in her Senate confirmation vote Thursday. She will be sworn in when Justice Stephen G. Breyer retires this summer.

03/23/2022

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2022/03/22/mercy-hospital-iowa-city-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-kromphardt-jill-goodman-97-million-verdict/7129763001/
So proud of The James Law Firm!

The plaintiffs' lawyer said the medical malpractice verdict appears to be the largest in Iowa history.

03/08/2022

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2022/03/08/east-high-school-shooting-des-moines-iowa-police-teenager-killed-six-teens-charged-with-murder/9422897002/

A 15-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured in a shooting around 3 p.m. Monday outside Des Moines East High School.

01/31/2022

Here is a list of your rights if your children have been removed from your care by DHS. This is a confusing and overwhelming time for parents. Know your rights and call our firm.

12/09/2021

We are grateful to have represented this family. Thank you for the generous review 3 weeks ago.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

"As I found myself researching firms to find quality and success in a very distinctive element of the legal world, I came across Bandstra Law Firm. From the moment I called to inquire, Scott showed genuine empathy to me as I felt my world falling apart. We spent countless hours working to find a light at the end of my family's nightmare. Scott and Laura were there. every step. every phone call. every time.

I have confidence not only in Scott's education and experience, but also in his integrity, drive, strategy, reputation, and results.

I strongly urge you to consider Bandstra Law Firm for your legal counsel needs."

04/26/2021

Hard at work this week planning where to go. Will be back in the office Monday May 3.

04/20/2021

https://www.npr.org/sections/trial-over-killing-of-george-floyd/2021/04/20/987777911/court-says-jury-has-reached-verdict-in-derek-chauvins-murder-trial

George Floyd's death sparked sustained protests in Minneapolis, across the United States and around the world. It also set off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism.

04/09/2021

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2021/04/08/iowa-court-records-expungement-clinic-help-seal-old-crimes-blm-legal-aid-ben-lynch/4668918001/

Des Moines BLM, Iowa Legal Aid partner with Clive attorney Ben Lynch to help people seal old court records.

04/01/2021

03/17/2021

We are thankful to this client for allowing us to help with a very difficult case.

"Scott Bandstra and his entire team provide outstanding legal services. In exploring legal representation; Mr. Bandstra was very honest, professional, experienced, and took his work advocating for his clients very seriously. I am blessed to have had this Firm's representation for the past 2 years. Mr. Bandstra was consistent & is extremely responsive. His team went above and beyond during my very challenging case. If you are looking for results and very experienced legal representation then I highly recommend this Firm. I am beyond grateful to have had Mr. Bandstra to help navigate my multiple strenuous legal needs and he will deliver. I will continue to use and seek legal guidance from this Firm for any future needs."