FAQs
Our limits are based on 125% of the poverty level. Iowa Legal Aid receives some special grants with higher income guidelines. Some of these grants allow us to represent or advise clients about specific legal issues, like taxes and foreclosures.
Who funds Iowa Legal Aid? ›
Iowa Legal Aid receives funding from the national Legal Services Corporation and other sources. The Legal Services Corporation and some other funding sources have income guidelines. Our Board of Directors sets Iowa Legal Aid's income limits using those guidelines.
Is Legal Aid free in Iowa? ›
Iowa Legal Aid provides free legal advice and representation on civil matters to low-income Iowans. Iowans can apply for services online at https://www.iowalegalaid.org or by calling 1-800-532-1275 Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Iowa Legal Aid staff members are working remotely.
How do I contact Iowa Legal Aid? ›
To find out if you may be able to get free legal assistance, please call Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275. Hours for telephone intake are Monday-Friday from 9 to 11 am or from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, except Thursday afternoon. Offices are open 8:30 to 4:30 (emergencies taken when open).
What is considered low income for a single person in Iowa? ›
Living Wage Calculation for Iowa
| 1 ADULT |
|---|
| 0 Children | 2 Children |
|---|
| Living Wage | $20.04 | $45.54 |
| Poverty Wage | $7.24 | $12.41 |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Holidays: The following holidays are observed; New Years Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day After Thanksgiving, The Day Before Christmas and Christmas Day.
Who is the director of the Iowa Legal Aid? ›
Nick Smithberg - Executive Director - Iowa Legal Aid | LinkedIn.
How does the Lawyer's Fund help legal clients? ›
The Client Security Fund was established to reimburse people who have lost money or property because of the dishonest conduct of an attorney. The Client Security Fund reimburses people who have lost money or property because of the dishonest conduct of an attorney.
Who funds Legal Aid NYC? ›
Funding for Legal Services NYC comes from the federal Legal Services Corporation, grants from the city, the state and federal agencies, private foundations, IOLA and private donations.
What do you mean by pro bono? ›
Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." Pro bono work involves providing free services, rather than cash or goods, to those in need.
If you want to file for divorce or are responding to a divorce your spouse has filed without using an attorney, you must use the forms in chapter 17 of the Iowa Court Rules. The forms are available free of charge on this website.
Is there free Legal Aid in America? ›
Civil legal aid is provided free of charge by nonprofit legal aid organizations, “pro bono” volunteers (attorneys, law students and paralegals), law schools, court-based services such as self-help centers, and online technologies such as document assembly and legal information websites.
What is the mission statement of the Iowa Legal Aid? ›
“Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate for themselves and ...
What is the legal hotline for older iowans? ›
Contact the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans at 1-800-992-8161 for advice about your specific situation. Iowa Legal Aid provides help to low-income Iowans.
How do I contact the Iowa Bar Association? ›
Contact isba@iowabar.org or 515-697-7870 with any questions.
What are the income guidelines for Iowa Total Care? ›
Who is eligible for Iowa Medicaid Program?
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
4 more rowsKim Reynolds signs Iowa law banning government role in guaranteed income programs. Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a ban on local governments adopting guaranteed income programs.
What are the income guidelines for Medicaid in Iowa? ›
Medical
| Family Size | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Medicaid | Family's Yearly Countable Income: Hawki |
|---|
| 1 | Up to $25,151 | $25,152 to $27,419 |
| 2 | Up to $34,139 | $34,140 to $37,211 |
| 3 | Up to $43,128 | $43,129 to $47,003 |
| 4 | Up to $52,103 | $52,104 to $56,783 |
5 more rowsLegal Aid Attorney Salary in Iowa. $73,300 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $115,100 is the 75th percentile.
