Peter W. Hansen - Burlington, IA
Attorney at Hansen Law Offices
Personal Injury/Torts Lawyers in Burlington, IA
319 North Main Street Burlington, IA 52601
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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43
Years
Experience
Featured Review
"One of the best attorneys I have ever talked to and used. Blown away by how good this man is."
Burlington Personal Injury/Torts Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Peter W. Hansen
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2025One of the best attorneys I have ever talked to and used. Blown away by how good this man is.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2025All of them were very professional, explained everything with details, step by step, truly honest about everything. A friendly firm that seems to have your best interest at heart. Easy to deal with too and willing to help out around every corner.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024it was a pleasure working with all of the people here. Hansen's a good listener to me and doesn't talk to me like i'm an idiot. i love how everyone was relaxed but could conduct serious business and small talk at the same time.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024I was treated like an actual person and not just a number. Spectacular and pleasant. The overall customer service was excellent. Chef's kiss.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury/Torts 34%
- Criminal Law/Defense 33%
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (consumer) 33%
Litigation: 30%
Attorney Information
Overview
Let a qualified, award-winning lawyer take care of all your legal needs. At Hansen Law Offices in Burlington, Iowa, we have over 37 years of experience in representing our clients in the state and federal courts. It is our primary goal to diligently ensure that our clients receive the best legal assistance available, while maintaining all of their rights afforded under the law.
Hansen Law Offices is a full service law firm providing services in most areas of the law with the high concentration devoted to General Practice, Including but not Limited to: Accidents, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Torts, Trial Law, and Wrongful Death.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — Civil Plaintiff, 2019
- Super Lawyers, Great Plains Super Lawyer, 2019
- America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, 2019
- Premier Lawyers of America, 2019
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms, 2017 - 2019
- Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers Publication, 2016 - 2019
- Martindale-Hubbell, Platinum Client Champion Award, 2018
- Best of Thervo, 2018
- America's Top 100 Attorneys - Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018
- Marquis, Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement, 2018
- Martindale-Hubbell, Gold Client Champion Award, 2017
- Legal Elite Awards, Best Bankruptcy Law Firm - Iowa & Recognized Leaders in Criminal Law - Iowa, 2017
- Corporate America Legal Elite, Best in Bankruptcy Law - Iowa, 2015
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated, 2015
- The Legal Network, Top Lawyers in Iowa, 2015
- Martindale-Hubbell, Client Distinction Award, 2012 - 2014
- Lawdragon, Lawyer Limelight, 2014
- Avvo, Superb Rated Attorney, 2014
- Martindale-Hubbell, 30 Years Experience Recognition, 2013
- American Registry, America's Most Honored Professionals, 2011
- Lawdragon, Top 3000 Leading Lawyers in America, 2010
- Marquis, Who's Who in American Law, 2009
- Lawdragon, Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon Publication, 2009
Other Sources of Feedback About Peter W. Hansen
Included on the 2025Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Iowa College of Law,
Iowa City,
Iowa
J.D.
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University of Iowa College of Law,
Iowa City,
Iowa
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Non Legal Education
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University of Iowa,
Iowa City,
Iowa
B.A.
Major: Philosophy - National College of District Attorneys, Denver, Colorado, 1985
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University of Iowa,
Iowa City,
Iowa
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney/Owner
Past Positions
- Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility, Contract Attorney, 2002 - 2015
- Iowa State Penitentiary, Contract Attorney, 1991 - 2015
- Lee County Attorney's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, 1984 - 1986
- U.S. Army, 1973 - 1976
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Bankruptcy - Exceptions to Discharge, Des Moines County Bar Association, 2012
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Bankruptcy Reform Act Update, Des Moines County Bar Association, 2006
- Law Instructor, Southeastern Community College, 1984 - 1986
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 1983
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1986
- U.S. District Court District of Hawaii, 1989
Other Affiliations
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Des Moines County Bar Association
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
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Contact
319 North Main Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319) 752-5515
Fax: (319) 752-8448
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri
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