Appellate Law Attorneys in Iowa

Appellate attorneys handle cases that are taken to a higher court after a trial court has issued a decision. If you believe a judge made a legal error in your civil rights case, an appellate attorney can review what happened, argue your case before an appeals court, and fight to have the decision reversed or changed in your favor.

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Alfredo Parrish

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Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Gentry Brown Bergmann & Messamer LLP

📍Des Moines, IA

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Appellate Law · Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · First Amendment · Government Misconduct · Malicious Prosecution · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Alfredo Parrish is one of Iowa's most prominent civil rights and criminal defense attorneys, with decades of experience holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for unconstitutional conduct. A partner ... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Iowa Code § 614.1(2)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government60 days

Iowa Code § 670.5

Notice of claim against a municipality must be filed within 60 days of the act, event, or condition giving rise to the claim.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Iowa has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.