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The Smith

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When you need legal help, you need advice you can trust. The Smith Law Firm, PLLC provides experienced legal services throughout Iowa. 

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The Smith Law Firm, PLLC

At The Smith Law Firm, we limit our practice to the areas of criminal and personal injury litigation, bankruptcy, and estate planning. If you have a legal matter outside of the area of our expertise we will gladly refer you to an attorney who has the expertise to which you are looking.


At the Smith Law Firm, it is our mission to understand our clients’ needs and give them the best legal service.

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Guiding You Through

LIFE'S CHALLENGES

Believe, Inform, Empower & Defend

Welcome to the Smith Law Firm, P.C.


When you need legal help, you need advice you can trust. Having someone who has specific experience in the assistance you need is invaluable. At The Smith Law Firm, PLLC, we work in just a few areas of the law because we have built a tried-and-true system to address these specific legal areas.



  • Personal Injury
  • Estate Planning
  • Bankruptcy
  • Criminal Defense

We work hard to understand our clients’ needs to provide the best legal services possible. If you want a highly skilled attorney who has years of experience in your specific legal area, you have come to the right place.


The Smith Law Firm, PLLC, will guide you through your legal rights and responsibilities, whether you are working through a criminal charge or you want to create an estate plan. We will give you straightforward, easy-to-understand legal advice that you can use right away.


Shawn Smith with The Smith Law Firm, PLLC, wants to create long-term partnerships with his clients. He goes above and beyond to address your legal needs. He is ready to put his 20 years of legal experience to work for you. 


Our team is located in Ames, Iowa, and we serve Ames, Des Moines, and the entire state of Iowa. Contact The Smith Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule your free case evaluation.

FEATURED PRACTICE AREAS


PERSONAL INJURY

At The Smith Law Firm we handle many types of personal injury cases including slip and fall premises liability; pedestrian accidents; car, truck, and motorcycle accidents; medical malpractice and nursing home neglect; dog bites; and product liability cases.

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ESTATE PLANNING

Estate planning should be a vital part of your life plans. It allows you to organize your assets and dispose of them in the manner you prefer. Even more important, it allows you to make vital provisions for what happens to your kids and even yourself.

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BANKRUPTCY

For consumers who are anxious over their monetary situation — perhaps to the point where they’re struggling to sleep at night — bankruptcy might be more of a relief than a stressor.

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Facing a criminal charge alone can be very scary and overwhelming.  Don’t go through the criminal process in Iowa alone. Call The Smith Law Firm, PLLC, for compassionate legal assistance.

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My wife and I needed help navigating the Medicaid system for my mother-in-law. Shawn was excellent . His advice was right on. He also handled the paper work we needed done. Shawn made us feel so comfortable and at ease discussing our case. The Smith Law Firm is excellent.

Recent Blog Posts

By Shawn Smith April 25, 2025
✈️💼 What happens to your frequent flyer miles when you die? If you’ve spent years racking up points, don't let them go to waste. Many people don’t realize that loyalty programs like airline miles can be part of your estate plan—but each company has different rules. Our latest blog breaks down: 🔹 Whether your miles can be inherited 🔹 Airline policies on point transfers 🔹 How to include them in your estate documents Don't leave your legacy—or your points—in the air. 📖 Read the full blog below
By Shawn Smith April 18, 2025
🛑 Accidents are unpredictable—but your voice doesn’t have to be silenced when the unexpected strikes. 📜 In our latest blog, we break down why having powers of attorney and clear legal directives in place is one of the smartest decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones. 🔗 Don’t leave your future to chance. Read now and leave your thoughts in the comments below!
By Shawn Smith April 11, 2025
💼 A Tale of Two $50,000 Inheritances – Which Path Would You Choose? What happens when two people receive the same inheritance… but walk away with vastly different outcomes? Our latest blog explores the power of smart estate planning—and how one decision can change everything. 🔍 Learn how proper guidance can protect wealth, empower families, and turn a one-time gift into a lasting legacy. 📖 Read now and leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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