About Henkels & Baker, PC
About Us
As soon as you walk through our door, you’ll notice that Henkels & Baker, PC, is a different kind of law firm. Our office is small, our legal team is friendly and we care about you as a person. Call us today to learn more or schedule a free consultation.
Henkels & Baker, PC, provides help with debt, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and OWI matters in the Dubuque, IA, area.
Year Established
1973
Services
- Debt & Bankruptcy
- Criminal Defense
- OWI
Specialties
- Bankruptcy Law
Payment Types
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
Our Attorneys.
Dustin Baker
Attorney
Dustin Baker was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003. After working on trusts and estates, regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters for a national bank holding company, he consulted with international clients in Chicago and Washington, D.C., before returning to Iowa to open his own practice. Whether you are facing debt problems or criminal charges, Dustin’s goal is to ensure that you are treated fairly by our legal system.
Education
- University of Iowa School of Law – Juris Doctor, 2003
- Loras College – B.S., Mathematics, 2001
Activities & Affiliations
- Dubuque Jaycees, Past President
- Dubuque Montessori School, Past Board Member
- Leadership Dubuque, Class of 2017
- Dubuque/Jackson Counties Habitat for Humanity, Board Member
- Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation, Board Member
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Dustin Baker
Attorney
Francis Wm. Henkels
Of Counsel
Fran Henkels has over 50 years of experience practicing business and finance law. As an attorney specializing in bankruptcy and business/agribusiness restructures, he helped many community members during the farm and mortgage crisis of the 1980s and continues to lend his expertise to individuals and companies struggling with debt and other financial challenges. Local officials have also relied on his expertise as a member of the County Compensation Board, as well as the City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and Civic Center Advisory Commission. Fran is also certified as a mediator by the International Academy of Dispute Resolution.
Education
- Drake University Law School – Juris Doctor, 1973
- Loras College – B.A., History, 1970
Activities & Affiliations
- Dubuque Art Association, Former Board Chair
- Committee for the Center for Dubuque History
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Francis Wm. Henkels
Of Counsel