Aaron Hamrock

Aaron Hamrock is a founder and partner at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which is dedicated to giving clients in the West Des Moines area the highest quality of criminal defense. With nearly 15 years of experience, Aaron has defended hundreds of clients facing charges including DUI, federal offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes. He believes in giving each client personal attention and respect, and keeping communication open. Aaron pursued a legal career with this goal in mind.

His studies began at Central College, where he graduated before earning in Juris Doctor at Drake University. In 1995, he became licensed to practice in Iowa, and has since expanded his abilities and is licensed to appear before the U.S. District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, as well as the Iowa Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Eighth Circuit Court.

Memberships in organizations such as the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association, the Iowa Trial Lawyer's Association, NORML, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers help Aaron keep up-to-date on current legal issues and allow him to continually increase his knowledge.

Drake University

J.D. (1994)

Central College

B.A. (1992)

Overview of Iowa OWI Laws

Protection Orders in Des Moines Domestic Violence Cases

September 30, 2016

Assault Charges in Iowa

January 15, 2016

Polk County Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

Current

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Legal Committee, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

Current

Iowa

Since 1994

8th Circuit