Steve Drahozal
for Dubuque County Attorney
Because justice is a full-time job
Because justice is a full-time job
I believe in a simple concept: Every single person in Dubuque deserves justice.Â
The concept is simple, but achieving justice is hard work. It's a full-time job. I am running to put my extensive legal experience to work for you!
Every single prosecution handled by the County Attorney's Office should be three things:
Efficient - Taxpayer money should be used wisely and to the service of taxpayers
Effective - The outcome of every case the County Attorney's Office prosecutes must be justice
Ethical - Citizens deserve hard-working public servants putting the public interest first
Extensive Criminal Law Experience
24+ years experience practicing law in Dubuque
Specializes in criminal law
Teaches criminal law topics, and trial skills to other lawyers
Has handled criminal cases from lowest level offenses (simple misdemeanors) up to most serious (Class A) felonies
One of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Dubuque
Litigates in Iowa's District and Appeals Courts
Service to the Community
Volunteer service on community boards
Volunteer service on Dubuque City Commissions
Frequently gives community presentations on legal topics
Active in the Legal Community
Past President of the Dubuque County Bar Association
Former Member of Board of Governors for Iowa State Bar Association
Former Criminal Law Section Member - Iowa State Bar Association
Chair of Criminal Law Section - Iowa State Bar Association for Six Years
Chief Law Enforcement Officer in the County
Prosecutes State law, and County ordinance violations
Protects victim's rights
Gives legal advice to County officials and departments
Represents the County in civil lawsuits, contractual issues, and helps recover money owed to the County
Presents juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance actions to the the court
Presents mental health commitment proceedings
Email: drahozal4dbq@gmail.com
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Drahozal Campaign for Justice
PO Box 613
Dubuque, IA 52004