Mr. J. Keith Rigg - West Des Moines, IA
Attorney at J. Keith Rigg, Attorney at Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in West Des Moines, IA
1000 73rd Street Suite 23 West Des Moines, IA 50265 - 1321
- Free Consultation
West Des Moines Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Complex Criminal Litigation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Remedies and Civil Procedure
Education
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Legal Education
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 1982
J.D. With Honors
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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Illinois State University, 1979
B.S. With Honors
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Illinois State University, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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Sole Practitioner
Past Positions
- Woodbury County, Iowa, First Assistant Public Defender, 1985 - 1986
- Woodbury County, Iowa, First Assistant County Attorney, 1987 - 1988
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 Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001
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Second Annual Criminal Defense Advocacy 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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Trial Lawyers Should Try More Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Masters of Trial Seminar, 2003
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Masters of Trial Seminar, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November, 2003
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Criminal Defense Advocacy Course, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2004
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Advancing Defense Strategies, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2006
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Federal Criminal Law and Procedure, Federal Public Defender's Office, 2006
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Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 12, 2009 - November 13, 2009
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Anticipating Issues in Criminal Cases, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2011
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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
Representative Cases
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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: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Year: 2008
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United States v. Shipley
- Citation: 560 F.Supp.2d 739
- Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Year: 2008
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United States v. Cobb
- Citation: 2007 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 3601
- Court: United States District Court for the 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
- Citation: 16 F.3d 854
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 1994
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United States v. Carter, et al.
- Citation: 960 F.3d 1007
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2020
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State v. Moffitt
- Citation: 895 N.W.2d 922
- Court: Iowa Court of Appeals
- Year: 2017
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United States v. Dautovic
- Citation: 763 F.3d 927
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2014
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United States v. Irlmeier
- Citation: 750 F.3d 759
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2014
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State v. Nicoletto
- Citation: 845 N.W.2d 421
- Court: Iowa Supreme Court
- Year: 2014
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United States v. Huerta
- Citation: 655 F.3d 806
- Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Year: 2011
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
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Eta Sigma
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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