Joseph W. Seidlin was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1960. He attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, earning his bachelor's degree in political science and economics in 1982, and his law degree in 1985. Before entering private practice in Des Moines in 1992, Mr. Seidlin practiced law in Ames, Waterloo, and Mason City, Iowa. He also served as corporate counsel for the Farm Credit System. His current practice focuses on all aspects of family law and divorce, including property and debt distribution, alimony, child custody, paternity and child support disputes. Mr. Seidlin also has an active mediation practice, helping other attorneys and their clients resolve their family law disputes. Mr. Seidlin is a member of the Family Law sections of the American and Iowa State Bar Associations. He has written and lectured on various family law topics. He has represented clients throughout the State of Iowa, and in all Central Iowa counties.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law

Bar Admissions

• Iowa, 1985
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1986
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1986

Education

• Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1985
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• Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 1982
  B.S. in Political Science and Economics
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association, Family Law Section
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• Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Section
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• Polk County Bar Association
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• Iowa and American Bar Association
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Past Employment Positions

• Farm Credit System, Corporate Counsel

Birth Information

• 1960, Rockford, Illinois, United States of America