Benjamin Bergmann

A fluent Spanish speaker, Benjamin Bergmann gears his practice specifically toward Iowa's Hispanic community.  Mr. Bergmann maintains a general law practice with particular focus on criminal defense, immigration law, and appellate law. 

Mr. Bergmann attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls as a Presidential Scholar.  He graduated from Drake University Law School with certificates in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law and Civil Rights, and Public Service.  A native of Frederika, Iowa, Mr. Bergmann currently lives in Des Moines, where he utilizes his knowledge of Spanish and legal expertise as a volunteer at the HOLA Center legal clinic.  In addition to his pro bono (charitable) legal services, Mr. Bergmann also volunteers his time as a coach and judge for the Iowa State High School Mock Trial competitions.

Education:

• J.D., Drake University Law School
• M.A., Political Science, University of Iowa
• B.A., Spanish and Political Science, University of Northern Iowa

Admissions:

• Iowa State Courts
• U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
• U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
• Executive Office of Immigration Appeals (Immigration Court)
• Board of Immigration Appeals

Professional Associations/Memberships:

• Polk County Bar Association
• Iowa State Bar Association
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • Iowa/Nebraska Chapter, AILA
• Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Iowa Association for Justice