Meet the Staff

Michael Levine has been an attorney with SLS since 1990. He attended the University of Oklahoma, received his B.A. in History from the University of Iowa, and his law degree from the Drake University Law School. 

Prior to joining SLS, he was an attorney in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa. He previously served in the Office of the Polk County Attorney, Criminal Division, as an Assistant Polk County Attorney, and as an Administrative Hearing Officer in the Appeals Section of the Iowa Department of Job Service (now Iowa Workforce Development, Appeals Bureau). 

He is a member of the Iowa State and Story County Bar Associations and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Jonathon comes to Student Legal Services as a licensed Iowa attorney with significant experience across family law, criminal defense, landlord-tenant matters, and civil litigation. 

He has experience managing complex cases from intake through trial and appeal. His background also includes prior work as a solo practitioner and as a contract attorney with the Iowa State Public Defender’s Office, giving him a strong foundation in both direct client representation and office management.

Joy Troeger joined the Student Legal team as Secretary in January 2025. Joy is an alumnus of Iowa State, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in Psychology. 

Joy has previously worked in administrative roles with various companies, including positions with Principal Financial Group, Delta Dental, and Goodwill Industries of Iowa.