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Nicholas A. Sarcone

Nicholas A. Sarcone

Aggressive, Experienced Lawyer Fighting for You!
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Appeals & Appellate ...
  • Florida, Iowa
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Biography

I am an aggressive, experienced criminal defense lawyer. I handle all types of criminal cases including but not limited to: traffic tickets, assaults, domestic assaults, sexual assaults, OWI, public intoxication, drug charges, federal drug charges, federal child pornography charges, federal medicare fraud, state & federal gun charges, harassment, stalking, burglary, robbery, forgery, theft, fraud, murder etc. I also handle state and federal appeals from all types of criminal cases. My goal is to get you the best possible outcome on your case. This involves a skilled evaluation of the charges, the evidence and available strategies. I will never back down from a fight and I will never give in to a prosecutor. I will always act with your best interests in mind. I promise to communicate with you. My efforts, my worry, my time are spent working to find you the best outcome. That is my one and only goal. I grew up on Des Moines' South Side, attended Dowling Catholic and Saint Louis University. In 2007 I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. I have worked for the Federal Public Defender Northern District of California (San Francisco Division), the Federal Public Defender Southern District of Iowa, and the Hillsborough County Public Defender, Tampa, FL. Like every great trial lawyer, I relish the opportunity to try a case to a jury or argue it before the Iowa Supreme Court and Iowa Court of Appeals. Let me put my skill and experience to work for you.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Juvenile Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Property Seizure & Forfeiture
  • Federal Crimes
  • Federal Drug Charges
  • Federal Child Pornography Charges
  • Federal Medicare Fraud
  • Felon in Possession of Fire Arm
  • Interstate Traffic Stops
  • Gun Charges
  • OWI
  • Sexual Assault
  • Public Intoxication
  • Burglary & Robbery Charges
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees are established and agreed upon between client and attorney.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Iowa
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8th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney/Owner
Babich Sarcone
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Full service criminal defense and family law.
Attorney/Owner
Sarcone Law Firm, PLC
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Partner
Stowers & Sarcone, PLC
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Associate
Stowers Law Firm
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Associate
Private law firm
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Assistant Public Defender
Hillsborough County Public Defender (Tampa, FL)
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Law Clerk
Federal Public Defender Southern District of Iowa
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Law Clerk
Federal Public Defender Northern District of California
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Education
University of Iowa
J.D. (2007)
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Saint Louis University
B.A. | Political Science, History
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Awards
Top 100 Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Des Moines
Expertise
3 Best Criminal Defense Firms in Des Moines, Iowa
Three Best Rates
Top 100 Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
Rising Stars
Superlawyers
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
Iowa Association For Justice
Vice Chair Criminal Core Group
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Iowa Association for Justice
Criminal Core Group Member
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Member - Iowa
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Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Executive Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Polk County Shorthand Reporter's Association, Continuing Education Seminar, West Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County Shorthand Reporters Association
Details on the Hot Lotto Fraud/Eddie Tipton Case From 2015
Iowa Association For Justice, Annual Criminal CLE, Iowa City, Iowa
IAJ
Tip and practice from Experiences at The Trial Lawyers College
Rodriguez, Pardee and the Routine Traffic Stop, IACDL Annual Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal Interdiction and Iowa Forfeiture Law, Blackstone Inn of Courts, Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County Blackstone Inn of Court
Criminal Interdiction and Iowa Forfeiture Law, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Criminal Law Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Association for Justice
Criminal Interdiction and Iowa Forfeiture Law, Iowa Association for Justice Criminal Law Conference, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Association for Justice
Websites & Blogs
Website
Babich Sarcone
Legal Answers
23 Questions Answered
Q. What are the charges on a felon in possession of a firearm in his dwellings in state of Iowa first time
A: I'm not entirely sure what you are asking. I assume that is two counts of felon in possession of a fire arm in federal district court in Iowa? The penalties depend on prior criminal history. The federal sentencing guidelines are complicated and you will need excellent representation.
Q. is having a prior possession charge probable cause to search with k9 on licence plate light stop in iowa
A: Not necessarily and perhaps not even likely. This of course is a fact dependent question and not answerable without more information. However, if that is the only reason to stop and/or bring a K-9 to the car you may have a good motion to suppress.
Q. If I was arrested at night on a warrant that had been canceled that morning do they have the right to search my vehicle
A: There is no general search incident to arrest exception to the warrant requirement in Iowa thanks to recent decisions of the Iowa Supreme Court. So, unless the police had a warrant to search your vehicle, and that warrant was valid, then it is possible it was a bad search.
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Contact & Map
Babich Sarcone
Des Moines
501 SW 7th Street
Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Toll-Free: (515) 244-4300
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Weekend by appt. Only