Find Iowa Lawyers
Connect with licensed Iowa attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-80 and I-35 accidents to agricultural and industrial workplace injuries, Iowa sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at University of Iowa Hospitals, MercyOne, or any Iowa facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Iowa workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Iowa.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Iowa can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Iowa families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Iowa business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Iowa involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Iowa business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Iowa's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Iowa — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Iowa state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Iowa, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Iowa state protections.
Domestic Violence
Iowa law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Iowa veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Iowa
Serving Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Ames, West Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Ankeny, and communities across Iowa.
Iowa Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Iowa residents.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Iowans and seniors 60+ — ten regional offices serving all 99 counties.
Iowa People's Law LibraryPlain-language legal information portal from the State Library of Iowa and University of Iowa Law Library — guides, glossary, and court resources.
Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers ProjectPro bono program connecting low-income Iowans with volunteer attorneys in family, consumer, housing, and civil rights matters.
Iowa Free Legal AnswersVirtual legal advice clinic where qualifying users post civil legal questions answered by pro bono Iowa-licensed attorneys.
Iowa Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Iowa.
Courts
Official portal for all Iowa state courts — district courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.
Court DirectoryLocate the district court serving your county with addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
Iowa Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate court hearing appeals transferred from the Supreme Court in civil and criminal cases.
Iowa Supreme CourtHighest court in Iowa — seven justices with final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Verify a Iowa Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Iowa attorney's license status and registration through the Office of Professional Regulation.
Attorney Disciplinary BoardReceives and investigates complaints of ethical misconduct against Iowa attorneys — nine attorneys and three laypersons appointed by the Supreme Court.
Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA)Oldest voluntary state bar association in the country (est. 1874) — CLE, practice resources, and the Find-A-Lawyer directory.
Iowa Board of Law ExaminersAdministers the Iowa bar exam and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.
Iowa Find-A-LawyerFree ISBA directory connecting the public with member attorneys — search by county, practice area, and language.