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Employment Lawyers in Norwalk, IA: 2026 rankings

31 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Norwalk: Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 457 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 497 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

31 Norwalk employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 31 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Ames ranking. See Employment lawyers in Ames

Top 10 employment lawyers in Norwalk at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Norwalk at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC645.0★ (457)Des Moines, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers635.0★ (286)Des Moines, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Morgan & Morgan634.7★ (497)Des Moines, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Iowa Employment Attorneys, P.L.C.625.0★ (39)West Des Moines, 11 mi away——
5Newkirk Zwagerman, P.L.C.624.8★ (36)Des Moines, 8 mi away——
6Timmer, Judkins & Borland624.4★ (74)West Des Moines, 9 mi away——
7RSH Legal - Iowa Personal Injury Lawyers615.0★ (125)Des Moines, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Hedberg & Boulton, P.C.614.3★ (37)Des Moines, 8 mi away——
9Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C.604.4★ (38)Johnston, 14 mi away——
10Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers604.9★ (135)Ankeny, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 31 employment lawyers in Norwalk, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 497 Google reviews, the most in Norwalk.

    • 4.7★ from 497 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    699 Walnut St Ste 401, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(515) 706-6100

  6. #6 Timmer, Judkins & Borland

    Based in West Des Moines, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1415 28th St Ste 375, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for Timmer, Judkins & Borland(515) 259-7462

  8. #8 Hedberg & Boulton, P.C.

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Court Ave Suite 425, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Hedberg & Boulton, P.C.(515) 762-6282

  11. #11 Flynn Law Firm, PLC

    Based in Urbandale, 11 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2900 100th St #304, Urbandale, IA 50322
    View profile for Flynn Law Firm, PLC(515) 270-1941

  15. #15 Erbe Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    First Floor, 2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    View profile for Erbe Law Firm(515) 229-0202

  17. #17 Duff Law Firm

    Based in West Des Moines, 9 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4090 Westown Pkwy Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for Duff Law Firm(515) 224-4999

  18. #18 O'Flaherty Law

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2716 Grand Ave Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA 50312
    View profile for O'Flaherty Law(515) 297-7607

  20. #20 GOODMAN/KELLER P.C.

    Based in West Des Moines, 9 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1501 42nd St #300, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for GOODMAN/KELLER P.C.(515) 267-8600

  21. #21 Donna R. Miller

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 SW 11th St Unit 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Donna R. Miller(515) 809-9699

  23. #23 Patterson Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Patterson Law Firm(515) 283-2147

How we ranked Norwalk employment lawyers

We scored 31 Norwalk employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Norwalk data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Norwalk: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Norwalk?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Norwalk, IA is Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 457 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3) follow. We ranked 31 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Norwalk are open 24/7?

6 ranked employment lawyers in Norwalk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC (#1), Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Norwalk work on weekends?

6 of 31 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC (#1), Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Norwalk employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated employment lawyers in Norwalk is 4.5★, with a median of 36 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 497 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Norwalk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Norwalk city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Norwalk, IA charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Norwalk, IA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Norwalk?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Norwalk

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 31 employment lawyers serving Norwalk.

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