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Personal Injury Lawyers in Newton, IA: 2026 rankings

85 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Newton: Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tom Fowler Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Tom Fowler Law, 1,086 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #2.

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

85 Newton personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 85 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Newton 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 personal injury lawyers in Newton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office704.9★ (125)NewtonOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Tom Fowler Law695.0★ (1,086)Clive, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC695.0★ (457)Des Moines, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Morgan & Morgan674.7★ (497)Des Moines, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers675.0★ (286)Des Moines, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Tigers Motorcycle Accident Lawyers - Des Moines675.0★ (197)Des Moines, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office, Accident & Injury Lawyers664.9★ (135)Ankeny, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8RSH Legal - Iowa Personal Injury Lawyers665.0★ (125)Des Moines, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Lowe Law Group664.9★ (146)Des Moines, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys654.9★ (158)West Des Moines, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 85 personal injury lawyers in Newton, 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.

  2. #2 Tom Fowler Law

    Based in Clive, 36 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,086 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,086 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8350 Hickman Rd #200, Clive, IA 50325
    View profile for Tom Fowler Law(515) 203-8434

  4. #4 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Des Moines, 31 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 497 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 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

  9. #9 Lowe Law Group

    Based in Des Moines, 33 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4214 Fleur Dr Ste 11A, Des Moines, IA 50321
    View profile for Lowe Law Group(515) 526-5470

  17. #17 Reid Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 31 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Court Ave Ste 315, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Reid Law Firm(515) 381-9842

  19. #19 Carpenter Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 31 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Walnut St Apt 270, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Carpenter Law Firm(515) 244-9907

  20. #20 Lowe Law Group

    Based in Des Moines, 32 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2323 Grand Ave #105, Des Moines, IA 50312
    View profile for Lowe Law Group(515) 705-2613

  21. #21 LaMarca Law Group, P.C.

    Based in Des Moines, 38 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1820 NW 118th St #200, Des Moines, IA 50325
    View profile for LaMarca Law Group, P.C.(515) 705-0233

  22. #22 Loney & Schueller, LLC

    Based in West Des Moines, 38 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1311 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for Loney & Schueller, LLC(515) 303-2869

  23. #23 Baer Law Office

    Based in Des Moines, 31 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    838 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Baer Law Office(515) 279-2000

  25. #25 Platt Law Firm PC

    Based in Urbandale, 37 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2900 100th St #304, Urbandale, IA 50322
    View profile for Platt Law Firm PC(515) 495-6514

How we ranked Newton personal injury lawyers

We scored 85 Newton personal injury 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 Newton 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 a personal injury lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many personal injury 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 who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a personal injury 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?
  • Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
  • How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
  • 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.

Personal injury lawyers in Newton: frequently asked questions

Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Newton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Newton, IA is Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tom Fowler Law (#2) and Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 85 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Newton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 85 personal injury lawyers serving Newton, IA. 1 of them is based in Newton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which personal injury lawyers in Newton are open 24/7?

23 ranked personal injury lawyers in Newton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office (#1), Tom Fowler Law (#2) and Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Newton work on weekends?

24 of 85 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office (#1), Tom Fowler Law (#2) and Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Newton personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 85 rated personal injury lawyers in Newton is 4.8★, with a median of 33 reviews. Tom Fowler Law has the most, 1,086 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?

Each personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers outside Newton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Newton city center, our service radius for personal injury 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 personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers in Newton, IA charge?

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?

Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Newton, 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 Newton?

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 Newton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 85 personal injury lawyers serving Newton.

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