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Andrew, originally from the Quad Cities, went to the University of Iowa for both of his undergraduate degrees and for law school.
While in law school, Andrew mainly focused on criminal defense. The highlight of his time in law school was being a student practitioner in the University of Iowa College of Law’s Federal Criminal Defense Clinic. There, he represented people who had been accused of federal crimes or were seeking relief from their sentences under the First Step Act. Outside of clinic, Andrew served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice.
Andrew also participated in internships at the federal and state level while in law school. He worked for the Federal Public Defenders of the Western District of Washington. While in Seattle, Andrew focused on representing people who had been accused of violating their terms of supervised release. He also worked for the Wrongful Convictions Division at Drake University Law School, where he helped create post-conviction relief petitions for people who had claimed they had been wrongfully convicted in Iowa.
Andrew’s extensive experience in law school representing clients earned him the Michelle R. Bennett Award for Client Service, which is conferred to a graduating University of Iowa law student who excels at serving clients and pursuing justice.
After graduating law school, Andrew clerked for Justice Matthew McDermott of the Iowa Supreme Court. He assisted Justice McDermott in all the court’s cases during the 2024-2025 term. He developed foundational knowledge of various areas of Iowa law, such as criminal law, civil rights, and personal injury, while also gaining valuable insights into how Iowa’s highest court works through cases.
Andrew currently lives in West Des Moines. He enjoys reading, hiking, golfing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family and friends.