LDF Attorneys
ISPA LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ATTORNEYS
As a member of the Legal Defense Fund, you have direct access to experienced, aggressive legal counsel across the State of Iowa. Whether facing critical incident investigations, administrative inquiries, civil actions, or duty-related criminal allegations, our panel attorneys stand ready to protect your rights and your career.
LDF Plan Administrator
Stephen Foertsch
Plan Administrator & Panel Attorney
Stephen Foertsch serves as the Legal Defense Fund Plan Administrator for the Iowa State Police Association and is a Partner at Bruno Law, PLLC, where he represents peace officers in critical incidents, grand jury investigations, internal affairs proceedings, and on-duty criminal defense. Stephen and his firm maintain an undefeated trial record defending on-duty criminal charges, with a 99% track record of protecting officer licensing and certification.
Criminal & Civil Defense Panel
Brent Hinders
Hinders, Updegraff, Franklin, & Limkemann, P.L.C.
Norwalk, IA
Focus: Law Enforcement & First Responders, Municipal, Criminal & Civil Litigation
Brent Hinders has practiced law in Iowa for over 18 years, focusing extensively on representing public sector entities, law enforcement officers, and first responders. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials across state and federal courts and advises on critical public safety employment and liability matters.
Focus: Criminal Defense, Trial Litigation, Civil Disputes
Licensed in both Iowa and Illinois, Ryan Beckenbaugh is an aggressive trial lawyer with extensive courtroom experience handling criminal defense, complex investigations, and contested litigation. He serves officers throughout Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities region.
Focus: Criminal Defense & Civil Representation
Ryan Ellis represents ISPA members in duty-related criminal proceedings, administrative investigations, and civil litigation matters arising from peace officer duties across the state of Iowa.
Kylie Franklin
Hinders, Updegraff, Franklin, & Limkemann, P.L.C.
Davenport, IA
Focus: Civil Litigation, Municipal Law, Trial Practice
Kylie Franklin is a stakeholder partner with Hinders, Updegraff, Franklin & Limkemann, P.L.C., licensed in both Iowa and Illinois. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation and municipal matters, bringing extensive experience before state and federal courts.
Civil/ILEA Certification Representation Panel
Focus: Civil Litigation, First Responder Advocacy, Administrative Law
Kellie Paschke has practiced law in Iowa since 2000, bringing over two decades of dedicated trial and legislative advocacy experience on behalf of peace officers and first responders across the state. She provides experienced guidance in civil defense and administrative matters.
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