Des Moines County, Iowa
Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Des Moines County.
Des Moines County is in southeast Iowa on the Mississippi River (Burlington — historic riverboat city, manufacturing). Burlington is the county seat. The Des Moines County District Court (Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District) handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters at the Burlington courthouse, with the Clerk of Court accepting filings.
Des Moines County guided help
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Local anchors
Courthouse in Burlington. Legal aid by county. Attorneys by issue.
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Courthouse
Des Moines County District Court
Practice areas
Legal guides by practice area.
Practice area guides specific to Des Moines County.
Legal aid
Legal Aid in Des Moines County
Iowa Legal Aid (Des Moines County)
Iowa Legal Aid (ILA) is the LSC-funded statewide legal aid provider for Iowa. ILA handles housing, family, consumer, public benefits, domestic-violence, and elder-law matters from offices in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Serves Des Moines County.