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Mr. J. Keith Rigg - Des Moines, IA
317 6th AvenueSuite 1300 Des Moines, IA 50309
J. Keith Rigg, Attorney at Law
Updated: 05/15/2024
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Des Moines Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Since 1982, J. Keith Rigg has provided legal advice and representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and Polk County. His practice is limited to the defense of those accused of crimes such as:
- White Collar Offenses
- Fraud
- Conspiracy
- Homicide
- Drug and Narcotic Sales
- Theft
- Embezzlement
- Forgery
- Arson
- Immigration and Visa Crimes
While Mr. Rigg's practice has an emphasis in Federal criminal cases, he represents clients throughout the State of Iowa in many types of State crimes.
About Mr. J. Keith Rigg
Current Employment Position(s)
- Sole Practitioner
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Complex Criminal Litigation
Litigation
- 100%
Representative Cases
- United States v. Robinson, 639 F.3d 489 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2011)
- United States v. Pereyra-Gabino, 563 F.3d 322 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2009)
- United States v. Johnson, 588 F.Supp.2d 997 (United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa 2008)
- United States v. Shipley, 560 F.Supp.2d 739 (United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa 2008)
- United States v. Cobb, 2007 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 3601 (United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa 2007)
- Arthur v. Iowa District Court, 553 N.W.2d 325 (Iowa Supreme Court 1996)
- United States v. Baker, 16 F.3d 854 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 1994)
- United States v. Carter, et al., 960 F.3d 1007 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2020)
- State v. Moffitt, 895 N.W.2d 922 (Iowa Court of Appeals 2017)
- United States v. Dautovic, 763 F.3d 927 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2014)
- United States v. Irlmeier, 750 F.3d 759 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2014)
- State v. Nicoletto, 845 N.W.2d 421 (Iowa Supreme Court 2014)
- United States v. Huerta, 655 F.3d 806 (United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 2011)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
Other Affiliations
- Polk County Bar Association (Member)
- Iowa State Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Criminal Law Section Chair, 2003-2004)
- American Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1993 - Present (Member)
- Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (past member, Board of Directors)
- C. Edwin Moore American Inn Of Court (Emeritus, 2019-present; Master of the Bench 2002 - 2019; Counselor, 2011; Vice President, 2012; President, 2013)
- Iowa State Bar Association, 1982 - Present
Classes and Seminars
- Strategies in Handling Iowa OWI Cases, Lorman Education Services, 1999
- Criminal Defense Advocacy Course, Drake Legal Clinic, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001
- Second Annual Criminal Defense Advocacy Course, Drake Legal Clinic, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002
- 17th Annual Criminal Law Seminar, Iowa Association of Trial Lawyers, 2003
- Trial Lawyers Should Try More Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2003
- Masters of Trial Seminar, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November, 2003
- Criminal Defense Advocacy Course, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2004
- Advancing Defense Strategies, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006
- Federal Criminal Law and Procedure, Federal Public Defender's Office, 2006
- Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 12, 2009 - November 13, 2009
- Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2011
- Create Your Reputation, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2014
- Insanity, Drake Law School, 2017
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission, 2005 - 2011
- Member, Iowa State Bar Association, Jury Instruction Committee, 2003 - Present
- Section Chair, Iowa State Bar Association Criminal Law Section, 2003 - 2005
Past Positions
- Woodbury County, Iowa, First Assistant Public Defender, 1985 - 1986
- Woodbury County, Iowa, First Assistant County Attorney, 1987 - 1988
Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1982
J.D. With Honors - Illinois State University, 1979
B.S. With Honors
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Eta Sigma
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
317 6th AvenueSuite 1300 Des Moines, IA 50309
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