1 Criminal Law attorneys in Dubuque County · all public-record screened · 0 with published case records · 0 with public reviews · How we compile listings

“Listed” is published directory profiles in this view. “Public-record screened” means an OPR/discipline screen is on file (required before publish, so coverage currently matches listed). Not the same as homepage “listed with Active licenses” (published directory rows whose OPR license status is Active).

Courts & local context — Dubuque County, Iowa

Dubuque County Courthouse · 1st Judicial District · small claims up to $6,500

Official Iowa court directory

1 attorneys listed in Dubuque County, Iowa
all public-record screened

Dubuque civil, family, and criminal district-court matters are generally filed in Dubuque County under the 1st Judicial District.

Iowa small claims money judgments are capped at $6,500 (Iowa Code §631.1, exclusive of interest and costs). Most Iowa filers must use the statewide EDMS / eFile system unless the court grants a paper-filing exception. Court staff cannot give legal advice.

Dubuque County District Court typically hears criminal and OWI cases arising in the city and county.

Courthouse: 720 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001. Information is for orientation only — not legal advice. Confirm filing rules with the Iowa Judicial Branch or your attorney.

Legal aid & self-help near Dubuque County

More Dubuque County resources

Related Iowa directories

Browse locations

Criminal Law Lawyers in Dubuque County, Iowa

1 listed attorney specializing in criminal law in Dubuque County, Iowa

List your profile

Free claim for Iowa attorneys.

Rolling Iowa farmland at dusk under a wide prairie sky

Last updated: September 9, 2026 · How we compile listings

Filters

Organization kind

Law firms, companies, and courts stay in separate results

Office county

Where the attorney's listing shows an Iowa office

Office city

Listed business city on the directory profile

Practice county

Iowa court county from public case records

Practice area

Legal specialty or matter type

Firm

Ethics & compliance

Iowa license status

Default results stay published Active licenses. Other statuses show the real OPR roster record on the card.

Fee structure

Matches fee type on file (public baseline data).

Language (Enhanced profiles)

Virtual consultations (Enhanced profiles)

Dubuque County is a legal desert

Few attorneys list a local office here. Remote Iowa attorneys may still serve your county — we never rank them by payment.

Learn about Iowa legal deserts · Free help in Dubuque County · All virtual consultations

Showing 1 to 1 of 1 Iowa lawyers

Group by firm

Compare top listings (3)

Factual public fields for the current sort — not a separate ranked list.

Monica L. Z. Ackley
District Court
—

Compare at a glance

Factual public fields for the current sort — not a separate ranked or curated list.

Attorney	Iowa license	Reviews	Case records	Ethics	Profile
Monica L. Z. Ackley District Court	Active	—	—	No discipline in reviewed sources	View profile

Monica L. Z. Ackley
District Court
Criminal Law
Iowa license: Active
No disciplinary flags in reviewed public sources
Dubuque, Iowa · Dubuque County
Criminal Law
Iowa license: Active
No disciplinary flags in reviewed public sources
Public record snapshot: Monica L. Z. Ackley appears on the Iowa OPR roster with license status Active. Published practice focus includes Criminal Law.
View profile

Iowa criminal law help & related directories

Frequently asked questions

Who are Criminal Law lawyers in Dubuque County, Iowa?

RateIowaLawyers.com lists 1 Criminal Law attorneys serving Dubuque County, Iowa.

Where are court cases heard for Dubuque County, Iowa?

Most district-court civil, family, and criminal matters for Dubuque County are heard in the 1st Judicial District at Dubuque County Courthouse (720 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001). Most Iowa filers must use the statewide EDMS / eFile system unless the court grants a paper-filing exception. Court staff cannot give legal advice.

What is the Iowa small claims limit near Dubuque County?

Iowa small claims money judgments are capped at $6,500 under Iowa Code §631.1 (exclusive of interest and costs). Many people file without a lawyer using official court forms; complex or higher-value matters may still need counsel. See Iowa legal resources on RateIowaLawyers.com for self-help links.

Where can I find free legal help in Dubuque County?

Start with Iowa Legal Aid intake for income-qualified civil matters. Dubuque County may also have local volunteer-lawyer or clinic programs listed on the RateIowaLawyers.com resources hub. Open /resources and search for Dubuque to see county-matched programs.

How much does a Criminal Law lawyer cost in Dubuque County?

Iowa criminal defense is usually hourly or flat-fee by stage. Public defender appointment may be available if you qualify; otherwise ask private counsel for a written fee agreement and what is included. RateIowaLawyers.com lists 1 Criminal Law attorneys for Dubuque County so you can compare profiles and ask each office for a written fee quote. See also RateIowaLawyers.com /resources for legal-aid and court self-help links. This is general information for Iowa consumers — not legal advice. Deadlines and fees depend on your facts; confirm with a licensed Iowa attorney.

What is the statute of limitations for Criminal Law issues in Iowa?

Criminal charging deadlines are different from civil statutes of limitations and depend on the offense class under Iowa law. If you were arrested or cited in Dubuque County, talk with counsel promptly — waiting can limit defense options even when a formal charging clock remains. See also RateIowaLawyers.com /resources for legal-aid and court self-help links. This is general information for Iowa consumers — not legal advice. Deadlines and fees depend on your facts; confirm with a licensed Iowa attorney.

Is RateIowaLawyers.com an official Iowa State Bar directory?

RateIowaLawyers.com is an independent Iowa lawyer directory that aggregates public licensing, contact, and review information to help consumers compare attorneys.