The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC

Mark Hinshaw is an outstanding family law attorney who truly goes above and beyond for his clients. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and a deep understanding of family law. He took the time to listen carefully, explained every step of the process clearly, and made sure I always felt informed and supported. Mark’s knowledge and attention to detail are exceptional. He is strategic, responsive, and genuinely cares about achieving the best possible outcome. What really sets him apart is his calm, reassuring approach during what can be an incredibly stressful time—he made a difficult situation feel manageable. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is trustworthy, dedicated, and highly skilled, I cannot recommend Mark Hinshaw enough. He is truly someone you want in your corner.

I’ve talked with over 20 family law attorneys in the past six years, and Mark stands out in every respect: Exceptional Legal Expertise. His command of the law is as strong—or stronger—than anyone I’ve encountered. Proven Modification Experience. He’s handled more custody modifications than anyone else I talked with, so he knows the nuances and pitfalls inside and out. Balanced, Collaborative Approach. Mark is direct and honest without being confrontational, which makes it much easier to negotiate and reach solutions with opposing counsel. Fair, Competitive Pricing. His fees were very reasonable—better than most other attorneys I researched. Full disclosure: there were a few occasions when I needed to nudge things along or follow up—but I’ve come to realize that staying proactive is part of our own responsibility in any legal process. Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased with Mark’s guidance and support.

Mark has handle a couple of cases for me now and has gone above and beyond with each one. He is very knowledgeable and will guide you in the right and best direction for you and your children.

Mark did one of the best jobs I could have asked for out of an attorney on short notice. His billing was fair and his representation was firm with my childs best interest in mind. I couldn’t have been happier with finding him and my only wish was that I hired him years ago! Don’t look anywhere else if you’re a father in a tough divorce case.

I want to thank Mark, Toni and the entire team at the Law Office of Mark R. Hinshaw. My custody case involved many variables that made it a hard fought case. I was filing for custody from out of state and custody was granted on the terms I had asked for, despite my less than perfect history with the law. I spent several years prior to the case getting myself cleaned up and continuing my education and got myself back on track. Mark took the time to get to know me and was able to show my efforts to the court. Mark and his team always made me feel like I was heard and were prompt with their responses to my messages. They are the real deal and I am so thankful for all their hard work.

I am a criminal defense lawyer and have sent all of my clients who have family law issues to Mark for the past 7 or 8 years and have not heard any complaints back from my clients regarding him. I also know him on a personal level and he is an upstanding guy. If you treat him decent, he'll go the extra mile for you. Mark has handled countless family law issues so he is experienced for almost any and all family law matters you may have. He is the type of guy that will make you feel at home and won't make you feel pressured during your initial consultation with him. I would highly recommend him if you have a family law issue or are thinking about getting a divorce.

Mark is a great attorney and very easy to work with. His knowledge of Iowa divorce law and procedure is vast and I have seen first hand that he is very well respected in Polk County and the surrounding areas. His flat fees for uncontested divorces are as competitive as you will find and if your case is more complex, he is going to use your retainer money wisely, and to your best benefit. He's not the kind of attorney that will take a large retainer, burn through it in one month and then ask for more money or withdrawal from the case. I appreciate the fact that he is responsive to calls and emails and his support staff is great to work with when appropriate. Lastly, his office is conveniently located and offers plenty of free parking. I would recommend the Law Office of Mark R. Hinshaw for any of your general practice needs, but especially if you are going through a divorce or need assistance in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief.