Judd Parker carries forward a legacy of dedicated legal service in Iowa from his father that spans more than four decades. Joining Parker Law Office PLLC in 2012, Judd has devoted his career to standing up for individuals and families facing life-changing legal challenges in Iowa.
Judd understands that needing a lawyer often comes during times of significant stress and uncertainty. Whether guiding a family through an emotional custody or divorce matter or defending a client’s rights and freedom against criminal allegations, Judd provides honest legal assessment and advice. Judd practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law from our main office in Waukee and by appointment-only at our satellite location in Fort Dodge.
With many trial wins in Iowa courts, Judd has the litigation experience to see your case through. He has represented clients facing all manner of criminal allegations under Iowa law, from misdemeanors through felonies, from traffic violations to murder. Whether it be a person caught with out of state legally purchased purchased marijuana or accused of delivering narcotics, our drug laws can have significant impact on your life and future. From drunk driving charges through sex offense accusations, Judd researches and investigates his cases thoroughly in order to provide his clients with counsel that is clear and understandable as well as protect their rights and freedoms.
Born and raised in Fort Dodge to a lawyer and a schoolteacher, Judd carries a lifelong dedication to rural Iowa, continuing to serve and represent those communities today. Judd worked as a photojournalist for the Fort Dodge Messenger, attending sporting and community events in surrounding communities, spending countless hours criss-crossing north central Iowa. Judd attended the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and becoming an avid Hawkeye fan. Judd earned his Juris Doctor from Drake Law School in Des Moines, graduating with certificates in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights as well as Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and practicing in both the Criminal and Advanced Civil legal clinics at the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic.
After graduating from Drake Law School in 2012, Judd joined his father’s law practice in Clinton, Iowa. Parker Law Office PLLC moved to central Iowa in Adel near the Dallas County courthouse before moving to its current location in growing Waukee on Alice’s Road in 2021. Judd is married to a wonderful and supportive wife, with whom he has four terrific children in the Waukee School District.
In 2020 Judd expanded his representation of clients to north-central Iowa, including Webster and surrounding counties, with a satellite office located in downtown Fort Dodge on the third floor of the Boston Centre.
Judd Parker is engaged in the general practice of law specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law
Education
- B.A., University of Iowa - 2008
- J.D., Drake University Law School - 2012
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate
- Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Certificate
- Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic, Criminal and Advanced Civil Practice
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Iowa
Member
- Iowa State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Iowa Association for Justice
Representative Cases
*Note that identifying information, including names and case numbers are withheld for the privacy of the client.
Domestic Abuse Assault – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury after successful presentation of self defense and utilizing Iowa’s new stand-your-ground protections. Firearm and other collateral rights, including important business interests and standing in the community were preserved by the acquittal.
Domestic Abuse Assault – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury after presenting evidence and testimony questioning the credibility of the State’s main witness. Firearm and other important rights were preserved by the acquittal.
Domestic Abuse Assault – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury after presenting audio and testimony impugning the credibility of the State’s leading witness.
Attempted Murder – Through successful pretrial representation, the client was able to contest the State’s interpretation of the facts and resolve the matter for lesser charges and ultimately receive probation.
Burglary in the First Degree and Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse – Charges dismissed after successful pretrial representation.
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs – Charges reduced to misdemeanors after pretrial motion to suppress based on the illegality of the search that located over 20 grams of marijuana and various prescription pills. Prison time and consequences of being a felon were avoided.
Felony Eluding and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Client admitted at trial to eluding, but challenged further allegation that he intended to harm law enforcement officers. Jury saw through the State’s evidence and acquitted client saving further incarceration.
Homicide by Vehicle OWI – After a fatal vehicle collision, client faced a twenty-five year prison sentence. Through pretrial representation and challenge of the search warrant, a lesser sentence was successfully negotiated negating evidence of intoxication and saving client years of further incarceration.
Termination of Parental Rights – After parental rights were terminated at the Juvenile Court level, successfully obtained a reversal of termination of parental rights in the Iowa Court of Appeals after presenting oral argument at the Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines. This result preserved the parent-child relationship.
Carrying Weapons – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury.
Public Intoxication – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury. Although the State offered resolution of the charge for a fine and no jail time, client made the difficult decision to stand firm and contest the charges at a jury trial. The acquittal protected against a conviction and its collateral consequences, which was vital to the client’s interests.
Escape from Custody – After pretrial investigation, research, and motion to dismiss, the Court agreed, finding that, by law, no escape occurred.
Driving While Barred – Client found not guilty at trial by jury after presenting testimony that officers were mistaken in their identification of the driver. Even though officer testimony presented the belief that they witnessed client driving, trial testimony and evidence contested this belief and client was acquitted by the jury.
Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree – Client charged with years-old accusations of sexual assault, through pretrial investigation able to raise concerns regarding credibility and sufficiency of evidence. State dismissed charge and resolution was for simple misdemeanor assault that avoided long term consequences, including avoiding determination of sexual offense and placement on the sex offender registry.
Harassment in the First Degree – Client charged under Iowa’s new revenge porn law and proceeded to jury trial that resulted in mistrial, and prior to second trial was able to negotiate resolution that protected against incarceration and convinced court not sexually motivated and avoided sex offender registry.
Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree – Client found not guilty after a jury trial, acquittal protected client from prison, felony, and lifelong consequences of being labeled a sex offender.
Murder in the First Degree and Attempted Murder – After obtaining client’s release from custody and through pretrial investigation and representation, felony charges were dismissed and a misdemeanor resolution was negotiated that resulted in expungement of the client’s record. This protected client against a life sentence, release from custody and get their life back on track.
Possession with Intent to Deliver – Client found not guilty by jury after evidence presenting lack of intent to provide drugs to another person, contesting State’s version of events that a person with cash on their person is equivalent to a drug dealer. This result protected client from likely prison and felony conviction and loss of rights.
Felony Domestic Abuse Assault – Through pretrial investigation and representation successfully presented that no domestic relationship existed and charge amended to simple misdemeanor assault, and ultimately dismissed prior to bench trial after demonstrating witness non-credible.
Operating While Intoxicated – Through pretrial investigation, issues relating to the legality of the traffic stop were raised and prosecution agreed to suppression of the test result and dismissal of all charges. This undid the six-month license revocation and protected client’s rights.
Felony Introducing Intoxicants or Drugs into Institution, Possession of Drugs and Possession of Weapons – All charges dismissed after suppression of the evidence was granted after pretrial investigation, and research supported suppression.
Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury – Client challenged accusations, demanding his right to a jury trial. Pretrial motions and challenges made the morning of trial resulted in exclusion of evidence that the State sought to present in violation of client’s rights. Case dismissed prior to jury being empaneled.
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