Daniel Feltes

Daniel Feltes serves as a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he leverages extensive practical experience in civil legal aid and public service to inform his teaching. Concurrently, he practices as an attorney with Iowa Legal Aid, maintaining active engagement in real-world legal advocacy.

His academic credentials include:

• BA from the University of Northern Iowa (2001)
• MA from Georgetown University (2003)
• JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (2006)

Professor Feltes specializes in housing law and civil legal aid, with deep expertise in representing low-income families through state and federal court systems. His professional focus centers on public interest law, particularly housing justice initiatives developed during his management of NH Legal Assistance's Housing Justice Project. He also possesses significant experience teaching the American legal framework to international attorneys, emphasizing practical application and systemic navigation.

His career uniquely bridges legal practice, legislative leadership, and education, highlighted by his service as New Hampshire State Senate Majority Leader—the youngest in the state's history—and his 2020 Democratic nomination for Governor. This multifaceted background informs his approach to legal education and community advocacy.