Buchanan County, Iowa
Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Buchanan County.
Buchanan County is in east-central Iowa (Independence, agriculture, Wapsipinicon River). Independence is the county seat. The Buchanan County District Court (Iowa’s First Judicial District) handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters at the Independence courthouse, with the Clerk of Court accepting filings.
Buchanan County guided help
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Local anchors
Courthouse in Independence. Legal aid by county. Attorneys by issue.
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Courthouse
Buchanan County District Court
Practice areas
Legal guides by practice area.
Practice area guides specific to Buchanan County.
Legal aid
Legal Aid in Buchanan County
Iowa Legal Aid (Buchanan County)
Iowa Legal Aid (ILA) is the LSC-funded statewide legal aid provider for Iowa. ILA handles housing, family, consumer, public benefits, domestic-violence, and elder-law matters from offices in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Serves Buchanan County.