Overview
Sydnee Waggoner is an associate attorney practicing in divorce and family law, criminal defense, and litigation at Whitfield & Eddy Law.
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Sydnee works with individuals and families in navigating divorce and family law matters. In her practice, Sydnee supports clients in cases involving alimony, child custody, child support, and modifications. She also works with clients in private adoption and guardianship matters.
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She also represents individuals in state courts on a wide variety of criminal matters. Her criminal defense work includes guiding her clients through the legal process and zealously advocating for them in court.
education
Sydnee earned her J.D. with honors from Drake University Law School. During her time in law school, Sydnee was a student attorney with the Drake Criminal Defense Clinic where she appeared and argued before the Polk County Criminal Court. Sydnee was also the secretary of Delta Theta Phi, the event committee chair of the Student Bar Association, and a member of the AJA mock trial team. She earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa where she studied Ethics and Public Policy.
Contact Sydnee today or call us at 515-288-6041 for more information.
Experience
Experience
- Associate Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy Law
Seminars
- Iowa State Bar Association Family Law Seminar, October 2024
- Iowa State Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2024
- Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers 62nd Annual Seminar, February 2024
- Iowa State Bar Association Family Law Seminar, October 2023
News & Events
News
Events & Speaking Engagements
Affiliations
Affiliations
Iowa State Bar Association
Honors & Recognitions
Honors & Recognitions
- Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project: recognized for pro bono work hours in 2023—2024.
Thought Leadership
Thought Leadership
- Presenter with Megan Happe, "Rules of Professional Conduct Overview," Polk County Bar Association Fall General Practice CLE, November 2024
- Co-presenter with Anjie Shutts and Katelyn Kurt, "Saving Your Sanity: Managing Client Expectations in Family Law Matters," Polk County Bar Association Fall CLE, December 2023
Practice Areas
Education
Drake University Law School, J.D., with honors
University of Iowa, B.A.
Admissions
- Iowa
U.S. District Court - Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court - Northern District of Iowa