Free service available to Iowans who are experiencing legal issues due to the COVID-19 emergency. Iowa Legal Aid is hosting the hotline and working closely with the Iowa State Bar Association and the Polk County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project, to get all Iowans access to the key legal information and advice they need during this crisis...
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide...
Offers victims of the August 10, 2020 derecho in the following 12 counties, Benton, Boone, Cedar, Clinton, Jasper, Linn, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story, and Tama, who are experiencing legal problems due to the storm with free legal advice. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant iss...
Offers onsite legal assistance at the courthouse during hours eviction hearings are scheduled. Tenants may speak with an attorney for legal advice, help negotiating with their landlord, and possible representation at the hearing (representation is not guaranteed). Follow up case management services may also be offered.