Madison County, Iowa
Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Madison County.
Madison County is in south-central Iowa (Winterset — John Wayne birthplace, Bridges of Madison County setting). Winterset is the county seat. The Madison County District Court (Iowa’s Fifth Judicial District) handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters at the Winterset courthouse, with the Clerk of Court accepting filings.
Madison County guided help
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Local anchors
Courthouse in Winterset. Legal aid by county. Attorneys by issue.
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Courthouse
Madison County District Court
Practice areas
Legal guides by practice area.
Practice area guides specific to Madison County.
Legal aid
Legal Aid in Madison County
Iowa Legal Aid (Madison 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 Madison County.