Attorney Deborah J. Morris was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa.  She attended college at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa where she graduated summa cum laude earning dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Accounting.

Deborah graduated With High Honor from the South Dakota School of Law in 2016 and began working in the field of family law.  Deborah opened her own firm in 2019 offering both full and limited scope services in family law, as well as estate planning and business formations services.  Deborah joined the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP in January of 2023 where she continues to offer services in family law, estate planning, business formations, and family law mediation.  She is licensed to practice in Iowa and South Dakota.

Deborah continues to live in Sioux City and when not working, she enjoys cooking, sports, and the outdoors.

• Iowa State Bar Association (2017-present)
• South Dakota State Bar Association (2017-present)
• Woodbury County Bar Association, Member (2017-present)
• Better Business Bureau, Member (2021-2023)

• 2007-2022, Board Member, Project Rehema Ministries

• Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D. 2016)
• College: Morningside College

• State of Iowa
• State of South Dakota

• Family Law:
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
  • Paternity
  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Postnuptial Agreement
  • Emancipation

• Great Plains Super Lawyers – Rising Star Award (2024)
• Martindale-Hubbell®: Silver Client Champion (2024)
• Mediation/Arbitration certification, 2021