Law Firm Overview

Derk Karl Schwieger
Attorney and Counselor at Law

Welcome to my firm! I hope you review my case successes, credentials and accomplishments detailed on this profile and also on my website at www.lawdks.com. I counsel my clients on every option available by conducting a thorough investigation of their individual situation and the law.


• Lawyers are not allowed to guarantee success, but I can guarantee that I give clients every possible advantage in their legal situations. I ensure that each client is charged only for legal work that is performed without requiring non-refundable fees.
  
  
• I have been honored in my law practice by receiving awards for my litigation efforts, being re-elected as prosecutor before choosing to leave government office to start my own practice and help individuals, and receiving appointments to leadership positions with legal and political organizations.
  
  
• My greatest successes have come through satisfied clients and referrals from fellow attorneys. After reading the information on my web site please contact me for a free initial consultation on your legal matters.

Areas of practice

• General Practice Including But Not Limited To:
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• Criminal Defense (all areas) and Drunk Driving
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• Juvenile Delinquency and Parenting Issues (CHIPS)
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• Custody and Family Law Disputes
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• Accidents and Personal Injury
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• Trial, Appeals and Negotiation of other Areas of Law

Honors and Awards

• Gold Seal Award, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Certificate of Appreciation, Domestic and Sexual Assault Outreach Center

Pro Bono Activities

• Hennepin County Misdemeanor Defense Panel.
• Dakota County Lawyer Referral Volunteer Project.

Representative Cases

• State v. Williams (Burglary, Kidnapping, Domestic Assault with Weapon) , (Iowa District Court 2000)
• State v. Hatcher (Methamphetamine Manufacturing with Weapons) , (Iowa District Court 2000)
• State v. Washington (Escape from Custody) , (Iowa District Court 2001)
• State v. Wolfe (Criminal Sexual Assault) , (Iowa District Court 2001)
• In re the Interest of C.M. (Termination of Parental Rights) , (Iowa District Court 2002)
• Hasslen v. Hasslen (Dissolution of Marriage, Custody & Property) , (Minnesota Court of Appeals 2004)

West Practice Categories

Agriculture Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Election Campaign & Political Law, Election & Campaign Law, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Sports, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Computer Crimes, Identity Theft, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff