Polk County, Iowa
Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Polk County.
Polk County is Iowa’s largest legal market and the seat of state government. Anchored by Des Moines, the county combines the Iowa State Capitol, the Iowa Supreme Court, major hospital systems, insurance and finance employers, and higher education. The Fifth Judicial District handles Polk County’s civil, criminal, family, and probate dockets.
Polk County guided help
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Local anchors
Courthouse in Des Moines. Legal aid by county. Attorneys by issue.
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Cities in this county
Courthouse
Polk County Courthouse
Practice areas
Legal guides by practice area.
Practice area guides specific to Polk County.
Legal aid
Legal Aid in Polk County
Iowa Legal Aid — Des Moines Office
Iowa Legal Aid is the statewide LSC grantee providing free civil legal help to eligible low-income Iowans in all 99 counties. The Des Moines office covers Polk County and surrounding central-Iowa counties across housing, family, consumer, public benefits, and elder-law matters.