Practice Areas

General Practice ∙ Criminal Law ∙ Personal Injury

Strong Defense Against all Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Charges:

• FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Drugs, Weapons, White Collar Crimes, Fraud, Murder, Homicide, Embezzlement, Money Laundering.
• STATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Domestic Abuse, No Contact Orders, Assaults of all degrees, Willful Injury, Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Manslaughter, Murder, Sexual Abuse, Child Endangerment, Meth, Cocaine and Marijuana (Possession, Delivery, and growing operations), Computer Crimes, Pornography, and crimes involving OWI (DWI/Drunk Driving) and traffic offenses
• FEDERAL DRUG AND WHITE COLLAR CHARGES: Drug Trafficking, Drug Conspiracy, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Distribution, Money Laundering, Weapons Charges, Fraud, Embezzlement, RICO
• STATE DRUG CHARGES: Drug Possession, Drug Sale, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Manufacturing
• SEX CRIMES: Sexual Abuse, Child Pornography, Solicitation of a Minor, Sexual Assault, Rape, Child Endangerment and all types and degrees of Assault charges
• INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES: Possession or Distribution of Child Pornography and Solicitation of a Minor
• PROBATION AND PAROLE HEARINGS: Probation Violations, Parole Violations

Dedicated Representation in Serious Injury Cases

• PERSONAL INJURY: Motor Vehicle Accidents, Defective and Dangerous Products, Products Liability, Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall
• MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents
• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: Surgical Errors, Failure to Diagnose, Misdiagnosis, Birth Injuries, Medication Errors
• PREMISES LIABILITY: Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Inadequate Lighting, Negligent Security
• TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES: Closed Head Injuries, Brain Damage, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Skull Fractures
• FEDERAL 1983 CLAIMS: Injuries Caused by Police Brutality, Police Officer Misconduct
• NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: Dehydration, Falls, Nursing Errors, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Failure to Treat Infections, Exposure to the Elements
• WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Construction Site Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Other On-The-Job Accidents and Injuries

Peter Berger and his staff work hard for clients. While he will consider every option to get you the results you need, he will not shy away from taking your battle to the courtroom, if necessary to get what is right for you. Free Initial Consultations. In personal injury cases, there are no fees unless there is a financial recovery (contingency fee).

Representing People throughout Iowa in State and Federal Courts

When it comes to the law, experience counts. When your future is on the line, turn to an attorney who has been through this before. Turn to someone who understands the process and knows the steps to take to protect your rights. For over 30 years of experience on your side, turn to Peter W. Berger at the Berger Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa.

Whether you have been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident or have been charged with a state or federal crime, contact us online or call us at 515-288-8888 or toll-free in Iowa at 888-282-8886 to request a free consultation.