Joel Walker, an award winning lawyer, has been practicing law in the Quad Cities area for over a decade. Joel Walker is licensed to practice law in the States of Iowa and Missouri. Joel Walker brings his extensive knowledge and trial experience as an educator, prosecutor and defense lawyer to every case. Please contact our office to schedule a consultation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Joel Walker

Davenport, IA Nov. '07- Present

General Practitioner specializing in criminal defense litigation and family law.

Pillers and Richmond Law Firm

DeWitt, IA Jan. '07- Nov. '07

General Practitioner specializing in criminal defense litigation and family law.

Clinton County Attorney's Office

Clinton, IA Nov. '05 – Jan. '07

Litigation; research; client, victim, and witness interviews; negotiations; briefs; and oral arguments.

Kaplan University

Davenport, IA July '05 – July '08

Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal and Criminal Justice Departments.

EDUCATION

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI Juris Doctor, May 2004

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA Bachelor of Arts in History, May 1998

AWARDS AND HONORS

William B. Waterman Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award

Michigan State-Detroit College of Law National Trial Advocacy Competition

Semi-Finalist, Best Advocate, Best Opening Statement

Mock Trial Invitational

Winner, Best Advocate

First-Year Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition

Winner, Second Best Advocate, Best Advocate of the Finals

Intra-School Moot Court Competition

Semi-Finalist,

Tenth Best Advocate

Mock Trial Competition

Semi-Finalist

Student Bar Association, Senator

Certificate of Merit (2)

ORGANIZATIONS

Scott County Bar Association, Executive Council May '13 – Present

Iowa Legal Aid May '13 – Present

Friends of the Davenport Public Library Apr. '09- Apr. '13

Holy Family Catholic Church, Finance Council Feb. '12 – Feb. '15