Many people charged with an OWI (DUI) for the first time wonder if they need to hire a DUI attorney. It’s important to know that an OWI (DUI) attorney offers some distinct benefits to first-time offenders—benefits that can work for your best interests. The OWI (DUI) attorneys of Ellis Law Offices, P.C., have been serving clients throughout the Indianola, IA, […]

Hiring a defense attorney is a crucial step to ensuring your rights are protected during a trial. If you’ve been accused of a crime, it can be stressful and confusing when dealing with the justice system, but you don’t have to face it alone. Based in Indianola, IA, Ellis Law Offices, P.C. has an excellent reputation, thorough knowledge of […]

You’ve seen enough television shows to know the “rights” that the police have to read to you.  Usually after a dramatic handcuffing, you’ll hear the police officer brazenly state something to the effect of “you have a right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you.  You have a right to an […]

Many people who’ve been hurt in an accident think they can navigate the process themselves, especially when their injuries initially appear to be minor. However, this is often a mistake, as insurance companies employ teams of lawyers who try to ensure that you collect as little as possible for your damages.   Ellis Law Offices, P.C., […]

Custody can be complicated and things change as life moves on and children get older.  Unless the parties agree, you cannot simply change a previous custody order on a whim.   The party wanting to make the change has the burden of proof.  He/she must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) that there […]