Lucas County, Iowa
Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Lucas County.
Lucas County is in south-central Iowa (Chariton, John L. Lewis labor heritage, agriculture). Chariton is the county seat. The Lucas County District Court (Iowa’s Fifth Judicial District) handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters at the Chariton courthouse, with the Clerk of Court accepting filings.
Lucas County guided help
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Local anchors
Courthouse in Chariton. Legal aid by county. Attorneys by issue.
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Courthouse
Lucas County District Court
Practice areas
Legal guides by practice area.
Practice area guides specific to Lucas County.
Legal aid
Legal Aid in Lucas County
Iowa Legal Aid (Lucas 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 Lucas County.