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Legal Aid-Iowa
VerifiedFamily Law Attorney
202 1st St SE #102, Mason City, IA 50401
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About Legal Aid-Iowa
Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm established in 1977, dedicated to providing free civil legal help and advocacy for low-income and underserved Iowans. The firm's mission is to make hope, dignity, and justice accessible to those in need, empowering clients to advocate for their rights. In 2024, the organization assisted over 31,000 individuals, including domestic violence survivors, older Iowans, and children.
The firm operates with a focus on several key areas of law:
- Housing Stability, addressing issues such as eviction, housing assistance, rentals in need of repair, and housing discrimination.
- Income Protection, covering matters like Social Security overpayments or terminations, Medicaid, Medicare, food assistance, and unemployment.
- Family law, including custody, divorce, and protective orders.
- Disaster Recovery, assisting with insurance claims, contractor fraud, and government disaster benefits.
- Consumer Protection, which encompasses garnishment and bankruptcy.
Iowa Legal Aid maintains 10 offices across Iowa, serving all 99 counties, and provides statewide support through phone lines and its website. The firm's approach involves actively reaching out to individuals in need through special projects and local offices, making legal assistance more accessible. Its attorneys manage a high volume of cases, averaging 350 each, to maximize impact despite limited resources. The organization also collaborates with schools, social services, and other community partners to strengthen its advocacy and connect clients with additional support. The firm receives funding from the Legal Services Corporation.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Nick Smithberg — Executive Director
- Angela Broughton-Romain — Deputy Director & General Counsel
- Sandi Tibbetts Murphy — Director of Litigation and Advocacy
- Lisa Gavin — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Ben Hamel — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Frank Tenuta — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Ed Conrad — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Erin Planalp — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Jim Kringlen — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Nathan Kirstein — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Molly McDonnell — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Diane Wilson — Regional Office Managing Attorney
- Services listed
- Housing Stability, Eviction, Housing Assistance, Rentals in Need of Repair, Housing Discrimination, Income Protection, Social Security Overpayments or Terminations, Medicaid Issues, Medicare, Food Assistance, Unemployment, Family
- Founded
- 1977
- Fees
- Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services and civil legal help to eligible low-income Iowans.
- Offices
- 317 7th Avenue SE Suite 404 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- 736 Federal Street Suite 2309 Davenport, IA 52803
- 202 1st Street SE Suite 102 Mason City, IA 50401
- 507 7th St Suite 402 Sioux City, IA 51101
- 830 N. 14th St. Suite 301 Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Source: iowalegalaid.org · checked October 7, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Legal Aid-Iowa — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Legal Aid-Iowa located?+
Legal Aid-Iowa is located at 202 1st St SE #102, Mason City, IA 50401. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Legal Aid-Iowa handle?+
Legal Aid-Iowa handles Real Estate, Social Security & Disability, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
How do I contact Legal Aid-Iowa?+
Call Legal Aid-Iowa at (800) 532-1275 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.
Is Legal Aid-Iowa well rated?+
Legal Aid-Iowa has a 3.4-star rating based on 27 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
8 reviews- Richard Maise· via Google
It a good place to go to if you're in trouble.
7 years ago - Vy Steenhard· via Google
I need to contact them about cent credit union taking all my funds
5 years ago - Blayne Douglas (Doogle)· via Google
They're handling a case for me. They're very helpful!
8 years ago - Jon Doe· via Google
Decent
2 months ago - Aaron Servantez· via Google
I had my doubts initially. However Dianne Wilson went above and beyond to help me through a case nobody else would touch. For that I'm eternally grateful.
7 years ago - Carinda Davis· via Google
I had a bad experience with Iowa Legal Aide system in Mason. Iowa due to the fact they do not represent you well I might as well represented myself in my Domestic .case as myself and they do it lizten to their clients wishes. Get a pro bono attorney.
7 years ago - Charles Hawkins· via Google
Placed in a call was talking to a lady got disconnected on my side called back at least half a dozen times and they say they'll get back with me. Haven't heard back from him at all. But I'm going to give him another try this upcoming week.
5 years ago - Tiffany Brennan· via Google
I can't rave enough about my attorney Diane W. She does such amazing work and I would definitely recommend iowa legal aid to anyone that needs to use them!
3 years ago