Lawyers in Iowa City, IA
There are 15 attorneys and law firms in Iowa City, Iowa. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Iowa
- Iowa courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceIowa State Bar Association – Iowa Find-A-Lawyer
- Small claims limit: $6,500 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — Iowa Code § 614.1(2)
Exceptions and details
Iowa Code § 631.1: $6,500 or less (exclusive of interest and costs) for actions commenced on or after July 1, 2018 (previously $5,000). Same limit for replevin (property value). Landlord forcible entry and detainer (eviction) actions can also be brought in small claims. No 2025/2026 increase found; Iowa Code 2026 still reads $6,500.
Medical malpractice (§ 614.1(9)) is also 2 years but runs from when the claimant knew or should have known of the injury, subject to an outer limit. Product-liability claims also face a 15-year repose from first purchase (§ 614.1(2A)).
Free, voluntary web-based referral program provided by The Iowa State Bar Association; participating attorneys charge $25 or less for up to 30 minutes of initial consultation. Phone (515) 243-3179.
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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