T. Cody Farrens

With you every step of the way.

10+ Years of Experience

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Attorney T. Cody Farrens was raised in Decatur, Nebraska working on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha before attending law school at the University of Iowa. While in law school, Cody was on the Jessup International Moot Court Competition and was published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems.

Cody graduated from law school in 2010 and relocated with his family to Sioux City, where he began work at a local law firm focusing on insurance issues, personal injury, family law, and workers’ compensation. He then became a partner at Fankhauser, Farrens & Rachel, PLC, who merged with Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm in 2021 – starting a business venture with endless opportunities. Currently, Cody focuses his practice on family law, criminal law, workers’ compensation, and juvenile law. He is licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

In October of 2024, Cody was appointed to Magistrate in the Iowa Judicial District 3B.

Cody lives in Sioux City with his wife and three kids. When not working, most of his time is spent coordinating dance schedules for his daughter, coaching his son’s baseball team, and otherwise being with his family. If time permits, Cody is known to enjoy watching college football or the New York Yankees.

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime

Video Conferencing Zoom RingCentral
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    First 30 minutes are free.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Since 2010
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Magistrate
Woodbury County, IA
2024 –

Current

Magistrates serve part time and have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims cases.
Partner
Tigges, Bottaro, & Lessmann, LLP
2023 –

Current

Partner
Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm
2021 –

2022

Partner
Fankhauser, Farrens & Rachel, PLC
2019 –

2021

Partner
Farrens Law Firm
2016 –

2019

Associate
Klass Law Firm
2010 –

2016

University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law

2010

Published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems
Activities: Jessup International Moot Court Competition
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University of Nebraska – Omaha
(2008)
2004


2008

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Silver Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 5 lawyers)
Best Lawyers
2023
Best Law Firms – Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
2023
Best Law Firms – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
2023
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2023

Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 4 lawyers)
Best Lawyers
2022
Best Law Firm – Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
2022
Best Law Firm – Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 3)
Best Lawyers
2021
Top Attorney
Avvo
2017

Iowa Association for Justice

Member
2021 –
Current
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Iowa State Bar Association Mock Trial Program

Member
2021 –
Current
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State Bar of South Dakota

&nbsp# 4209

Member
2015 –
Current
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Iowa State Bar Association

&nbsp# 27403

Member
2014 –
Current
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Nebraska State Bar Association

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Member
2014 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Law Firm Website
Blog
bLAWg

Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
US
Telephone: (712) 252-3226
Fax: (712) 252-4873
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed