Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 541

Last Updated: 43 minutes ago

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A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days.

The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct.

According to the board, Nelissen failed to attend scheduled probation violation and contempt hearings on behalf of two different clients. In addition, the board alleged, …

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