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