Iowa legal resources
Official Iowa programs when you may not need — or cannot afford — private counsel. We link out so you apply on the provider's site; we do not charge referral fees.
Income-qualified civil aid, pro bono placement, and elder hotlines.
Browse legal aid →Court forms, procedure guides, and brief online attorney answers.
Browse self-help →Search our Iowa directory or use the official ISBA listing.
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Need help choosing? Start with our legal guide or read how we source data on the methodology page.
In a county with few local attorneys? See our legal deserts map.
Looking for a private attorney? Browse the Iowa lawyer directory or use our AI legal guide to explore next steps.
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Official Iowa Judicial Branch hub for people without attorneys. Covers court rules, FAQs, self-help guides, and links to fillable forms. Most filers must use the statewide eFile system unless the court grants a paper-filing exception.