Iowa

Small Claims Court

Legal Information

• Collecting a Judgment

  Having a civil judgment for money damages in your favor does not guarantee that you will be paid. Content Detail

  By:

  Iowa Judicial Branch

• How to Represent Yourself in Court

  Information and links to Iowa Court forms to use if you are representing yourself without an attorney. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Judicial Branch

• How to Use Small Claims Court

  A video that outlines the basic steps involved in bringing and defending a small claims action. Content Detail

  By:

  Iowa State Bar Association

• Iowa Small Claims Forms

  Information and forms to use in Iowa Small Claims cases suing for money damages or return of property. In a small claims case the amount in controversy is $6,500 or less ($5,000 prior to 7/1/2018). Read More

  By:

  Iowa Judicial Branch

• Limited Representation (Unbundled Legal Services)

  Questions and answers about new rules changing how lawyers can provide services to clients. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

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