Court suspends the license of Iowa lawyer charged with abuse and sex crimes

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 1 week ago

The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of an Iowa lawyer facing criminal charges of sexually abusing a child.

Enoch Keoki Keli’i Waipa of Council Bluffs, who practices law in Clarinda and the surrounding area, recently filed with the Iowa Supreme Court a response to a proposed disciplinary action that would be based on an April 2026 suspension of his Colorado law license.

Waipa’s Colorado license was suspended for 90 days due …

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