Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
There are 13 resources
Bringing a Case on Your Own
General information for bringing a case on your own with links to other information on the website of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa.
By: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
How to Represent Yourself in Court
(Separate Website)
A website for people searching for legal assistance, general information about juvenile court and divorce laws, and forms and guidance to assist you in representing yourself in certain court cases.
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Iowa Court Fees
(Separate Website)
List of Iowa Civil Court fees
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Iowa Courts Attorney Discipline Information
(Separate Website)
Information and a form to complain about the professional conduct of an attorney.
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Iowa Courts Public Information
(Separate Website)
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W.
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Limited Representation from an Attorney
(Separate Website)
Work with an attorney to get help with part of your legal problem or forms.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
List of Iowa Civil Court Fees
(Separate Website)
A list of all types of fees for cases in the Iowa Courts.
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Tribal Court
(Separate Website)
By: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Tribal Court of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
(Separate Website)
An integrated judicial department consisting of a court of appeals, a trial court, and such lower or intermediate courts as the Tribal Council deems necessary to resolve disputes.
By: Tribal Court of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
US District Court for Northern Iowa Self-Help Tools
(Separate Website)
US District Court for Northern Iowa Self-Help Tools for Federal Cases.
By: US Courts Website
Winnebago Tribal Court
(Separate Website)
The Tribal court exists to resolve civil conflicts and to enforce the criminal law in a just and equitable manner. The Tribal Court holds general jurisdiction for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
By: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Iowa Legal Aid's goal is to communicate effectively with our clients. We can use large print, Relay Iowa, language translation service, or other steps for effective communication. Interpretation and translation services and reasonable accommodations will be provided at no cost to qualified applicants. Please let us know if any special service is needed to provide legal help to you.
The Iowa Legal Aid Website is a project of Iowa Legal Aid, the Volunteer Lawyer Projects of the Iowa State Bar and Polk County Bar Associations and HELP Legal Assistance.