Peter W. Berger

Experienced Iowa Trial Lawyer - General Practice Including Personal Injury and Criminal Law

For more than 30 years, Attorney Peter Berger has been a Trial Lawyer, starting out as a law clerk for the Polk County Attorney's Office, then as a prosecutor in 1977.  Soon, Mr. Berger became the prosecutor on all sex crimes in Polk County; then was assigned to the Major Offense Bureau handling all types of other major violent crimes; then, after going into private practice in 1980 was hired by Polk County as a special prosecutor on Iowa's first televised Murder case. Since forming his own law firm, he has stood up for the rights of people who have been injured or charged with crimes. The Berger Law Firm, PC serves clients in Des Moines and throughout Iowa, and in other states. In injury cases, Berger Law Firm routinely represents clients on a contingency basis, in other words legal fees are charged only if a settlement or verdict is achieved. Frequently Berger Law Firm advances costs of litigation if the client is unable to pay litigation costs, as the case proceeds. Initial consultations with Attorney Berger are free.

Experience counts.

Peter Berger, formally an assistant Polk County prosecutor, and co-author of Iowa Criminal Forms, has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years, with extensive experience litigating personal injury claims and state and federal criminal law cases. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, or you have been seriously injured in an accident, the Berger Law Firm can be of great assistance to you. Mr. Berger can also appear individually (with leave of the Court) or with co-counsel anywhere in the United States.

For a free initial consultation with Attorney Berger, please fill out the contact form on this site or call 515-288-8888, toll free in Iowa at 888-282-8886 for a free consultation. Spanish speaking service is available.

Defense of All State and Federal Criminal Charges

The Berger Law Firm knows criminal defense. Peter Berger was a former Assistant Polk County Attorney assigned to the Major Offense Bureau after prosecuting all sex-related crimes in Polk County, then other major violent crimes including murder, before being appointed as Special Criminal Prosecutor on Iowa’s first televised murder case, and co-authoring an Iowa Criminal Forms book. He has firsthand insight into how the prosecution operates in a criminal case. Armed with this knowledge he works hard to construct a legal strategy that will withstand the prosecution’s tactics in all State Criminal Defense and Federal Criminal Defense matters. From Federal Drug Charges, to State Drug Charges, to Sex Crimes, and every other criminal charge, Attorney Berger will vigorously protect your rights and help obtain Bond WWW.YESBAILONLINE.COM

Personal Injury - Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Truck, and Train Accidents - Premises Liability - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Errors - Diagnosis Errors

Berger Law Firm pursues significant compensation for clients in a wide variety of cases where people have suffered serious Personal Injury, including Brain Trauma, and other Head Injury,, burns, disfigurement, broken bones, back, neck, and other injuries. Unfortunately serious accidents can result in dash board knee injuries, and head injury from striking the windshield. Attorney Berger also represents abused persons who have suffered trauma in church, school, coaching or therapy settings.

Most of the cases stem from traumatic injuries from falls; injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, whether as a driver or passenger; injuries caused by Medical Malpractice, such as surgical mistakes and misdiagnoses; and injuries caused by dog bites, defective products, and other negligence. Injuries at work are also evaluated and handled by the firm or in conjunction with other lawyers who specialize in Workers Compensation. Cases often include a lawsuit against a third party, or a co-worker if there is gross negligence.  You should ascertain whether more can be done in addition to Work Comp which should have legal advice also.

Federal 1983 Claims ● Police Brutality

If you have been a victim of police brutality or police misconduct, your constitutional rights have been violated. We take these matters seriously. Berger Law Firm is dedicating to assist you in any type of Federal 1983 Claim that involves mistreatment by a police officer or public safety official.  Keep in mind officers have dangerous challenging jobs, but sometimes the line is "crossed".

Contact Berger Law Firm at 515-288-8888 or 888-282-8886 for a free consultation about your concerns.

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