J. Keith Rigg, Attorney at Law - West Des Moines, IA
Criminal Law Lawyers in West Des Moines, IA
1000 73rd Street Suite 23 West Des Moines, IA 50265 - 1321
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West Des Moines Criminal Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Federal Criminal Law
- White Collar Crimes
- Litigation & Appeals
- Drug Crimes
- Complex Criminal Cases
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
Keith Rigg is engaged in a broad trial practice, defending people charged with crimes. His practice focuses on felony cases, such as conspiracy, fraud, arson, drug distribution or homicides. These cases usually involves complex matters. Mr. Rigg appears regularly in Federal Court, as well as Iowa State Courts throughout the state to defend those who are accused of crimes. Mr. Rigg has been practicing law in Iowa since 1982. His firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm, Des Moines, Iowa for criminal defense and he is an AV peer review rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- C. Edwin Moore Inns of Court, (Vice President, 2012-13; President 2013-14)
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards
- Selected to Super Lawyer beginning 2020
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Best Law Firms, 14th Edition, Criminal Defense, General Practice (2024)
Classes and Seminars
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Strategies in Handling Iowa OWI Cases, Lorman Education Services, 1999
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Criminal Defense Advocacy Course, Drake Legal Clinic/Iowa Association of Crimial Defense Lawyers, 2001
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Second Annual Criminal Defense Advocay Course, Drake Legal Clinic/Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002
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17th Annual Criminal Law Seminar, Iowa Association of Trial Lawyers, 2003
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Masters of Trial, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003
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Federal Criminal Law and Procedure, Federal Public Defender's Office, 2006
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Advanced Defense Strategies, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006
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Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009
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Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2011
- Iowa Criminal Law and Procedure, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission, 2005 - 2011
- Chair, Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, 2003 - 2005
- Member, Jury Instruction Committee, Iowa State Bar Association, 2003 - 2023
Representative Cases
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State v. Nicoletto
- Citation: 845 N.W.2d 421
- Court: Iowa
- Year: 2014
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United States v. Robinson
- Citation: 639 F.3d 489
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2011
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United States v. Pereyra-Gabino
- Citation: 563 F.3d 322
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2009
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United States v. Johnson
- Citation: 588 F. Supp. 2d 997
- Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
- Year: 2008
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United States v. Shipley
- Citation: 560 F. Supp. 2d 739
- Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
- Year: 2008
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United States v. Cobb
- Citation: 2007 WL 3504171
- Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- Year: 2007
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Arthur v. Iowa District Court
- Citation: 553 N.W.2d 325
- Court: Iowa Supreme Court
- Year: 1996
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United States v. Baker
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 1994
Attorneys
Contact
1000 73rd Street
Suite 23
West Des Moines, IA 50265 - 1321
Phone: (515) 284-7931
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.keithrigg.com/
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