Legal Aid & Resources in Iowa

Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Iowa residents.

Iowa Legal Aid & Pro Bono

Free and low-cost legal services available to Iowa residents.

Free civil legal assistance for low-income Iowans and seniors 60+ — ten regional offices serving all 99 counties.

Plain-language legal information portal from the State Library of Iowa and University of Iowa Law Library — guides, glossary, and court resources.

Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers Project

Pro bono program connecting low-income Iowans with volunteer attorneys in family, consumer, housing, and civil rights matters.

Iowa Free Legal Answers

Virtual legal advice clinic where qualifying users post civil legal questions answered by pro bono Iowa-licensed attorneys.

Iowa Court System

Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Iowa.

Courts

Iowa Judicial Branch

Official portal for all Iowa state courts — district courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.

Court Directory

Locate the district court serving your county with addresses, phone numbers, and hours.

Iowa Court of Appeals

Intermediate appellate court hearing appeals transferred from the Supreme Court in civil and criminal cases.

Iowa Supreme Court

Highest court in Iowa — seven justices with final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.

E-Filing

Iowa EDMS (Electronic Document Management System)

File court documents electronically in all Iowa district courts — mandatory for attorneys in all case types.

Rules & Procedures

Iowa Court Rules

Complete rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, electronic procedure, and appellate practice.

Civil Court Fees

Current filing fees for civil, family, small claims, and appellate cases in Iowa state courts.

Verify a Iowa Attorney

Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.

Iowa Attorney Search

Verify any Iowa attorney's license status and registration through the Office of Professional Regulation.

Attorney Disciplinary Board

Receives and investigates complaints of ethical misconduct against Iowa attorneys — nine attorneys and three laypersons appointed by the Supreme Court.

Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA)

Oldest voluntary state bar association in the country (est. 1874) — CLE, practice resources, and the Find-A-Lawyer directory.

Iowa Board of Law Examiners

Administers the Iowa bar exam and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.

Iowa Find-A-Lawyer

Free ISBA directory connecting the public with member attorneys — search by county, practice area, and language.

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