Joseph Goedken

Orsborn, Mitchell & Goedken, P.C.

Ottumwa, IA

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19+ Years Experience

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About Joseph

Joe is a trial attorney serving Iowans since 2005, primarily in Family Law and Criminal Defense matters. Joe has been instrumental in Iowa’s Drug Court and Mental Health Court programs, as defense counsel for both programs in the 8th Judicial District, helping divert clients with drug addiction and mental health issues from prison. Joe served as the President of the Young Lawyer Division of the Iowa Bar and is President of the Indian Hills Community College Foundation.

Education

B.A.

Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa

J.D.

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa

Professional Associations

State of Iowa - Adult Drug Court Performance Standards Steering CommitteeIowa Supreme Court - Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil ProcedureIowa State Bar Association - Board of Governors - Administrative CommitteeIowa State Bar Association - Board of Governors - Voting DelegateIowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - Award of Merit CommitteeIowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - PresidentIowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - President-ElectIowa State Bar Association - Long Range Planning - ChairAmerican Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - Iowa DelegateIowa State Bar Association - Ad Hoc Disciplinary Opinion CommitteeIowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - SecretaryIowa High School & Middle School Mock Trial - JudgeAppanoose County Bar Association - PresidentIowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - District RepresentativeWapello County Bar Association - MemberAppanoose County Bar Association - MemberIowa State Bar Association - MemberAmerican Bar Association - Member