Daniel Joseph Rothman

Daniel Joseph Rothman

Google Rating

5.0(28 reviews)

  • 1701 48th Street Suite 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • +1-515-267-9000
  • drothman@mcenroelaw.com

About:

Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorney's office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Attorney’s Office until March of 2009. During his time as an OWI prosecutor, Mr. Rothman was an instructor for the Prosecutors Training Council’s Annual Officer’s training school on OWI law and a presenter for the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force’s annual training regarding OWI law. Mr. Rothman was invited to teach other attorneys in Des Moines how to handle OWI cases in 2011 by the Law Review CLE Group. He prosecuted many types of cases from OWI cases to major felony cases including burglary, sex assault, narcotic offenses, and white collar crimes. He also is a graduate of the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorney’s Association’s National Advocacy Center at the University of South Carolina. As a defense attorney Mr. Rothman has represented clients in a wide variety of cases from petty crimes to murder. He has also taken his clients arguments to the Iowa Supreme Court and Court of Appeals where he obtained victories for his clients on such issues as illegal searches for narcotics and violations of client’s rights to attorney consultation. He received his law Degree and his Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric from Drake University. While at Drake Law School Mr. Rothman excelled in mock trial, where he defeated Harvard Law School to win the ATLA North Eastern Regional mock trial tournament in Boston Massachusetts. He currently practices law in Iowa District and Appellate Courts statewide. Mr. Rothman represents clients against charges in Des Moines as well as throughout Iowa. Daniel also proudly serves his community as a board member for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

Jurisdiction:Iowa

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
2001

Associations

Member
State Bar of Iowa
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Jill Peterson

"Dan was so helpful & knowledgeable regarding my criminal case. It’s never fun to deal with legal matters. Dan was there to help answer my questions and concerns and to steer me in the right direction. Not only was he understanding but his compassion for my legal case made me feel less alone & protected. I will recommend him & his law firm for any legal matters to all my friends and family. If you’re looking for a criminal defense lawyer, Dan is fantastic at his job! Honest and cost effective. Give him a call. You won’t regret it!"

RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Emily Arp

"Amazing. Got me exactly what I asked for, worked with me financially, and helped me expunged dismissed charges after the fact."

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Dean Coleman

"Dan is a great source of legal advice and support. I would highly recommend him if you need legal assistance."

RATED 5.0

May 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Katie De Jong

RATED 5.0

Apr 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Jeremy Towsley

"Daniel, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your outstanding support and dedication in handling my case. Your expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment were instrumental in achieving a positive outcome. Your guidance and reassurance throughout the process made a significant difference, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in my defense. Thank you for being a steadfast advocate and for your exceptional service. -Jeremy J Towsley"

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