Judd Parker
Judd practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law from our new main office in Waukee and our satellite location in Fort Dodge. With several trial wins and successful arguments in front of the Iowa Court of Appeals, Judd has the experience to see your case through. He has represented clients facing misdemeanors and felonies, ranging from drug crimes, drunk driving, assault, theft, burglary, sex offenses, to attempted murder. Judd researches and investigates his cases thoroughly in order to provide his clients with counsel that is clear and understandable as well as protect your rights and freedoms.
After graduating from Drake Law School in 2012, Judd joined his father’s law practice in Clinton, Iowa. Now residing in Urbandale, Judd and Blake moved the Parker Law Office PLLC to Adel, near the Dallas County Courthouse. Judd is married to a wonderful and supportive wife, with whom he has three terrific children in the Waukee School District.
In 2020 Judd expanded his representation of clients in the north-central Iowa region, including Webster and surrounding counties, with a satellite office located in downtown Fort Dodge on the third floor of the Boston Centre.
The Parker Law Office PLLC opened its new main office on Alice’s Road in Waukee, south of Hickman, beginning in January of 2021 in order to continue representing the great people of the area from a more convenient location.
Born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa by a lawyer and a schoolteacher, Judd developed a fondness for rural county life, and continues to represent those counties today. Judd worked as a photojournalist for the Fort Dodge Messenger before attending the University of Iowa and earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. An avid Hawkeye fan, Judd and his family attend numerous athletic events each year.
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.
Judd Parker is engaged in the general practice of law
Representative cases, with case numbers and identifying information 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.
Carrying Weapons – Client found not guilty at trial by a jury.
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.
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, protecting against a conviction and its collateral consequences was vital to the client’s interests.
Driving While Barred – Client found not guilty at trial by jury after presenting testimony that officers were mistaken in their identification of the driver.
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.
Escape from Custody – After pretrial investigation, research, and motion to dismiss, the Court agreed, finding that, by law, no escape occurred.
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 uncovered over 20 grams of marijuana and various prescription pills. Prison time and consequences of being a felon were avoided.
Termination of Parental Rights – 2015 – Successfully obtained a reversal of
termination of parental rights in the Iowa Court of Appeals, preserving the parent-child relationship.
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
Member
- Iowa State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Iowa Association for Justice
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Iowa
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