Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City

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Family Law Attorney

3.6(49 Google reviews)

125 S Dubuque St Suite 4A, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Information last updated October 12, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Social Security & Disability Civil Litigation Family Law

About Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City

Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance and advocacy to underserved and low-income Iowans. Established in 1977, the firm's mission is to restore hope, dignity, and justice by empowering clients to advocate for their rights. It serves vulnerable residents across all 99 counties of Iowa through 10 regional offices, including one in Iowa City.

The firm helps individuals and families facing legal challenges that threaten their basic needs, such as homelessness, safety concerns, and loss of income. Its services include legal representation, advice, clinics, workshops, and community outreach. Iowa Legal Aid assists a diverse client base, including domestic violence survivors, individuals aged 60 and older, children, and people with disabilities.

Key areas of focus for the firm include:

Housing Stability (eviction, landlord repairs, housing discrimination)
Family (custody, divorce, protective orders, domestic abuse)
Income Protection (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, unemployment, food assistance)
Disaster Recovery (insurance claims, contractor fraud)
Consumer Protection (garnishment, bankruptcy)
Tax Law
Employment Law
Guardianship

The firm's attorneys manage a high volume of cases, averaging 350 per year, and collaborate with community partners to enhance their impact. Iowa Legal Aid does not handle criminal cases, immigration, personal injury, or political activity.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Angela Broughton-Romain — Deputy Director & General Counsel
Sandi Tibbetts Murphy — Director of Litigation and Advocacy
Jim Kringlen — Iowa City Regional Office Managing Attorney
Services listed: Housing Stability, Family, Safety, Disaster Recovery, Public Benefits, Income Protection, Consumer Protection, Custody, Eviction, Divorce, Food Assistance, Landlord Repairs
Founded: 1977
Fees: Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to underserved and low-income Iowans.
Offices: 125 S Dubuque Street Suite 4A Iowa City, IA 52240

Source: iowalegalaid.org · checked October 12, 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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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City located?+

Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City is located at 125 S Dubuque St Suite 4A, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City handle?+

Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City handles Real Estate, Social Security & Disability, Civil Litigation, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City?+

Call Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City at +1 800-532-1503 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City well rated?+

Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City has a 3.6-star rating based on 49 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Karen Kolb· via Google
Did not respond when I sent them a message about a question I had they said they would call me and they never did
3 years ago
Susan· via Google
No one called me back. Completely ignored. Waste of time
3 years ago
Brian Barnes· via Google
Great for advise and getting things taken care of no other people can help.
6 years ago
Nicole Duke· via Google
My call was answered quickly and they listened to give me advice that fit my situation
4 years ago
Karla Tonella· via Google
I rate these services as stellar! Very helpful, diligent, and understanding lawyer who solved my problems — completely. Couldn't have asked for better at any price.
7 years ago
Sheri W· via Google
Was assigned an attorney the same day I applied and everyone at the office was courteous, accommodating, polite, and professional. Didn't make you feel like any less than a person when using their services.
4 years ago
Preston Enlow· via Google
I have contacted the offices in every town they are located to be denied legal aid and was recently advised to contact them again. So I went to the website to apply online, clicked the link to apply under child support/custody/visitation, to be provided with the message they are unable to help..... why is there an option for child custody if they are just going to deny someone help? I am Disgusted with the fact that this is my legal system I'm supposed to have faith in and depend on.....
a year ago
Jake Kramer· via Google
This is a wonderful team full of great people based in Iowa City and they provide really helpful articles on their website. Would highly recommend reaching out to them!
11 months ago

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