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Clemens A. Erdahl

Williamsburg, Iowa

Phone: (319) 369-0000
Fax: (319) 369-6972
Email: admin@npetlaw.com
CLEMENS A. ERDAHL, partner, graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1979.  He also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa in 1978.  Mr. Erdahl has been in private practice since 1980 and was the senior partner of the law firm Erdahl  Goddard & Nestor in Iowa City.  He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals before which he has argued several cases.  Mr. Erdahl is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and is a former city council member for the City of Iowa City.  His practice includes but is not limited to the areas of appellate law, state and federal criminal law, personal injury law and worker's compensation law.  Please visit the Successful Cases page of the firm's website for detailed information about Mr. Erdahl's practice. 

Areas of Practice

  • General practice including but not limited to:
  • 33% State Criminal
  • 33% Federal Criminal
  • 34% Appeals

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1992
  • Iowa, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1980
  • Illinois, 1996

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 1979
    J.D.

  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1978
    Masters
    Major: Urban and Regional Planning

  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1974
    B.G.S.

  • Columbia University, New York City, New York
    Major: Asian Studies

Past Employment Positions

  • City of Iowa City, Council Member, 1978 - 1985

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