About Us

40 Years of Legal Expertise in the State of Iowa

The Hopkins Law Firm has over 4 decades of legal experience, providing Iowans with compassionate advocacy when it comes to their case. We specialize in helping people who have suffered long-term trauma caused by sexual abuse.

We understand that each sexual abuse case is different. Determining the amount of time to file a lawsuit and the best process for your specific situation involves complex analysis that you should only trust to a specialist in this field. Learn more about our unmatched experience with these traumatic cases below.

Overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of justice

Confronting sexual abuse that happened to you can be a difficult step to take, but it’s a necessary one to ensure that you can make the transition from a sexual abuse victim to a sexual abuse survivor. Don’t be afraid to come forward and get the justice you deserve in your case. Pat Hopkins, our founder, and lead lawyer, can offer you expert legal guidance all while compassionately and confidentially listening to your story. With his years of experience handling these sensitive cases, you can trust Pat to get you the closure you deserve.

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Versatility and experience you can trust

On top of his unique experience with sexual abuse cases, Pat also deals with a full range of other legal concerns including elder abuse, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. Across all these disciplines, Pat has consistently exceeded customer expectations and been recognized for his superior legal services.


Martindale-Hubbell, an authoritative resource for legal professionals, has bestowed on him its coveted AV rating.* This peer-review rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.



No matter what type of case you need help with, you can count on Pat’s experience, integrity, and compassion to get the best possible outcome for you.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell®'s Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.

On top of his unique experience with sexual abuse cases, Pat also deals with a full range of other legal concerns including elder abuse, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. Across all these disciplines, Pat has consistently exceeded customer expectations and been recognized for his superior legal services.


Martindale-Hubbell, an authoritative resource for legal professionals, has bestowed on him its coveted AV rating.* This peer-review rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.



No matter what type of case you need help with, you can count on Pat’s experience, integrity, and compassion to get the best possible outcome for you.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell®'s Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.

Work with Pat and the rest of our team by calling today. (515) 440-0532

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