Hope Law Firm

Hope Law Firm, founded in 2003 by Sioux City native Andrew Hope, has grown into one of Iowa's most trusted family law practices. With multiple offices serving families throughout Iowa and a team of dedicated attorneys, Hope Law Firm combines award-winning litigation expertise with exceptional alternative dispute resolution capabilities. The firm has earned its reputation through consistent delivery of passionate, personalized legal support and a proven track record of success in hundreds of family law matters.

Andrew Hope founded Hope Law Firm with a clear vision: to provide compassionate, skilled legal representation to families navigating family law matters. As a Sioux City native, Andrew understood the local community and brought commitment to serving families throughout northwest Iowa and beyond. Over two decades, his vision has expanded into a multi-attorney firm with locations serving Woodbury County, Des Moines, and other areas.

The firm's name reflects its fundamental approach to family law practice. Hope in difficult circumstances—the hope that fair agreements can be reached, the hope that children's best interests can guide decision-making, the hope that families can move forward constructively despite dissolution. This hopeful perspective doesn't mean unrealistic optimism; rather, it means the firm approaches each matter with genuine commitment to finding solutions that serve clients' real interests.

Hope Law Firm is recognized as an award-winning trial practice, a designation reflecting the firm's proven track record in litigation. When negotiation and mediation cannot resolve disputes, families need advocates who can litigate effectively. Hope Law Firm has the courtroom experience to represent clients in contested divorces, custody disputes, and other contested family law matters. The firm has successfully tried over 100 bench and jury trials, meaning clients benefit from litigation experience at the highest level.

The firm's trial experience is particularly valuable for complex, high-net-worth divorces. These cases often involve substantial assets, business interests, multiple properties, and complicated financial questions. Litigating these matters effectively requires understanding asset valuation, tax implications, business evaluation, and sophisticated negotiation and trial strategies. Hope Law Firm's award-winning trial practice and extensive experience with complex matters means clients have advocates equipped to handle high-stakes family law litigation.

Beyond litigation, Hope Law Firm has developed exceptional capabilities in alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation. The firm has completed over 1,000 successful mediations. This extraordinary number reflects the firm's genuine commitment to helping families resolve disputes through collaborative processes when possible. Mediation often produces better outcomes than litigation—agreements that families actually support, emotional healing that happens faster than in protracted court battles, and resolution costs that are far lower than full litigation. The firm's over 1,000 completed mediations demonstrate that the attorneys are skilled at facilitating productive discussions and helping parties reach fair agreements.

Katie Naset is a decorated family law attorney with years of experience handling matters ranging from divorce and child custody to domestic violence. Katie brings particular sensitivity to cases involving family violence, understanding how domestic violence affects custody determinations, safety planning, and protective orders. For clients dealing with domestic violence, Katie's experience ensures their safety concerns are properly addressed within the legal process.

Charlotte Ellen Keul brings extensive experience in divorce, child custody, visitation, and child support litigation. Importantly, Charlotte is an Iowa State Bar-accredited mediator, meaning she has received specialized training and earned certification as a mediator. This certification demonstrates her skill at facilitating productive discussions between parties and helping them reach mutually acceptable agreements. For clients interested in mediation, Charlotte's accreditation provides assurance that mediation will be handled professionally.

Debra Hockett-Clark brings over 30 years of experience in divorce and family law. With three decades of practice, Debra has handled family law matters across generations, developing deep expertise and understanding of how divorce affects families. For families in Woodbury County and surrounding areas, Debra's 30+ years of experience provide confidence that their matters will receive expert handling.

The firm's comprehensive practice areas reflect the breadth of family law. The firm handles contested divorces where parties disagree on major issues, uncontested divorces where agreement has been reached, and everything in between. For high-net-worth divorces involving complex assets, the firm brings specialized expertise. The firm handles custody matters with commitment to serving children's best interests. Mediation services provide alternatives to litigation when parties are willing to work collaboratively. Domestic violence cases receive specialized attention, with attorneys trained to address safety concerns while protecting clients' legal rights.

What truly distinguishes Hope Law Firm is the combination of award-winning trial practice, over 1,000 completed mediations, and team members with 30+ years of experience. This rare combination means families can access both litigation expertise and mediation skills from the same firm. Whether your situation calls for aggressive litigation or collaborative dispute resolution, Hope Law Firm has the capabilities to serve you well.

The firm was founded over 20 years ago and has grown substantially, serving families throughout Iowa. The firm's expansion reflects growing demand for the firm's services—families throughout the state have recognized Hope Law Firm's reputation for excellence and sought their representation.

For families throughout Sioux City, Woodbury County, Des Moines, and surrounding areas facing divorce, custody disputes, child support matters, or other family law challenges, Hope Law Firm represents an exceptional choice. The firm's combination of award-winning litigation expertise, over 1,000 successful mediations, team members with 30+ years of experience, and genuine commitment to passionate, personalized legal support makes them one of Iowa's leading family law firms.

Contact Hope Law Firm today at 515-298-5056 to discuss your family law needs. When you need representation by an award-winning trial practice that has also completed over 1,000 successful mediations, with team members bringing 30+ years of family law experience each, you deserve Hope Law Firm's exceptional representation.