Leslie Babich - Des Moines, IA
Attorney at Babich Sarcone Attorneys at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
501 SW 7th Street Suite J Des Moines, IA 50309
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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52
Years
Experience
Des Moines Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
"Oftentimes there is need for the relationship between the parting couple to continue, which can make divorce an extremely delicate situation."
Leslie (Les) Babich was a founding member of the firm in 1977, and he has helped guide and shape the practice since then. He focuses almost solely in family law litigation, including divorce, property distribution, child custody and visitation, alimony, child support, and college support. Les also represents clients for premarital agreements.
Les practices all over the state of Iowa but primarily in Polk County and the surrounding area. Les believes in zealously and aggressively representing his clients when necessary. On the other hand, Les has been very successful in obtaining settlements for his clients. Les believes part of his success comes from his ability to exercise excellent judgment about when a case should be settled and when a case should be litigated.
Les received his Bachelor's Degree from Simpson College and went on to earn his J.D. from Drake University. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa in 1974.
Les only accepts cases by referral.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Leslie Babich
Included on the 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
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Education
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Legal Education
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 1974
J.D.
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 1974
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Non Legal Education
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Simpson College,
Indianola,
Iowa, 1971
B.A.
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Simpson College,
Indianola,
Iowa, 1971
Classes and Seminars
- Instructor, DMACC Legal Assistant Program
Published Works
Articles
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Death from Illegal Self-Injected Overdose of Narcotics held not to be Accidental Within the Meaning of Double Indemnity Provision which Insured Against Death Caused by Accidental Bodily Injury, 22 Drake Ins. L. Rev. 819, 1973
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 1974
Other Affiliations
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
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