Ways to Get Legal Help
As access to justice continues to be an ever-present challenge and the need for free or low-cost legal services continues to grow, The Iowa State Bar Association has developed and collected the various resources below to assist members of the public as they seek help with their legal questions. The organizations and programs listed below represent resources available to those looking for free or low-cost legal assistance.
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Iowa Find-A-Lawyer
Iowa Find-A-Lawyer is a website provided by the ISBA. Lawyers who participate in the Iowa Find-A-Lawyer program are members of this ISBA and charge zero to $25 for up to 30 minutes of initial consultation. The website includes a service directory that is designed to assist Iowa Find-A-Lawyer program participants and members of the public who are trying to locate a lawyer. If you use Iowa Find-A-Lawyer to find a lawyer to contact, please tell the lawyer that you are contacting them through the Iowa Find-A-Lawyer program and ask what they charge for their initial consultation through the Iowa Find-A-Lawyer program.
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Limited Scope Representation
Some Iowa lawyers offer Limited Scope Representation. Lawyers who provide Limited Scope Representation may help with part of a case, but not all of a case. The Iowa Legal Aid’s website provides information about getting help from a lawyer with part of your case, but not all of the case.
Iowa Legal Aid Website
Legal Service Providers
Legal service providers are nonprofit law firms, educational and public organizations that may be able to provide free or low cost legal help to individuals who meet eligibility requirements.
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Legal Forms
The Iowa State Bar Association always recommends seeking assistance from an attorney for help with your legal issues. Use of these forms is not a substitute for legal advice. Iowa’s laws and court rules are complex and it is always advisable to talk to a lawyer before proceeding on your own.
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Ask an Attorney Videos
The Iowa State Bar Association's Ask an Attorney library consists of short form videos dedicated to further educating the public on some of the most common legal issues Iowans encounter. From wills and estates, divorce, child custody, and car accidents to workers' compensation, intellectual property, and contracts, the Ask and Attorney library may just have the information you're looking for.
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Iowa Free Legal Answers
Iowa Free Legal Answers is like a virtual legal advice clinic where qualifying users can post civil legal questions at no cost.
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The Iowa State Bar Association cannot offer legal advice or answer legal questions. This information was correct as of the date it was put on this website. The laws may have changed. Do not assume that the information is correct when you read it. As you read this information, remember it is not a substitute for legal advice. Do not rely on the general information in this resource for your specific case.
