LEGAL AID SOCIETY
OF STORY COUNTY
Legal Aid Society of Story County is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1974 to provide legal assistance in civil matters to families who cannot afford to hire an attorney in private practice.
Legal Representation, Information, and Education
We provide legal representation in civil matters for low-income residents of Story County, Iowa. Our attorneys are experts in many areas of civil law. We take cases involving civil protective orders, divorce, child custody, guardianship, and more.
Celebrating 49 years of service
Community and client focused
Working to get results
How We
Can Help You
As a privately funded non-profit legal services provider, we are dedicated to offering free legal advice and representation to residents of Story County, Iowa, who cannot afford an attorney. Our services focus on helping low-income individuals with non-fee-generating civil legal matters. The scope of our assistance and eligibility criteria are determined by our Board of Directors in alignment with our mission, bylaws, and funders’ priorities.
Apply for Services
To be considered for services you must complete an application:
Applications can be completed in-person by visiting our office located at 220 H Ave. in Nevada, Iowa.
You can request that an application be mailed to your home by calling 515-382-2471.
Are You Eligible? Find Out Here
All clients of the Legal Aid Society of Story County must be residents of Story County, must meet the financial eligibility requirements, and must be receiving legal assistance with a non-fee generating civil matter.
To learn more about the types of case we handle, please visit Our Services. To learn more about eligibility for services, please visit our Eligibility page.
Reisman Awards
The Legal Aid Society of Story County was recently named runner up in the Community Champion category of the 2023 Reisman Awards. Over 300 submissions from law firms around the world were considered. Even as the runner up, this prestigious award recognizes the work, mentorship and community focus of our office. We are proud of the dedication, expertise and client centered focus of all of our staff. We thank CLIO and Jack Newton, CEO and Founder for the honor. We look forward to participating in the CLIO CONFERENCE in October.
