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The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services, and is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.
Categories
District Attorney
Criminal History Records
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Counseling
Provides a 24 hour crisis line for victims (men, women, children) of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Individual counseling, support groups, court advocacy, safety planning, community groups, referrals and domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy training.
Categories
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Legal Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
The Allamakee County Bar Association offers consultation service that provides information to the general public to determine whether an attorney is needed for their particular problem. Attorneys meet with individuals free of charge and provide referrals to legal services, a private attorney, or law enforcement. Attorneys offer advice on family law (i.e. divorce), landlord-tenant issues, lawsuits and small claims, financial problems, consumer law, traffic and criminal violations, employment, public benefits, guardianships of children, restraining orders between adults and adults and children and other areas. The Legal Clinic is open on an as needed basis and is typically open every other Mondays; interested parties must first contact the Clerk of Courts office to sign up for clinic.
NOTE: Senior Citizen Legal Services is provided through Northland Area Agency on Aging.
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Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.
Categories
General Legal Aid
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Counseling
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Welfare Rights Assistance
Debt Management
Legal Representation
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Tax Information
Elder Law
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Advance Medical Directives
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Offers an online legal resource specifically for military families. The site provides a directory of programs that can help find legal services and representation in or around the current community the military family lives in.
Categories
Lawyer Referral Services
Legal Counseling
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Categories
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Debt Management
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Will Preparation Assistance
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Information Services
Tax Information
Provides, at no cost, legal advice and information regarding issues affecting youth rights and responsibilities. Topics include: Emancipation, Custody/Guardianship, Abuse and Neglect, Pregnancy/Reproductive Rights, Runaway/Homeless, School, Delinquency, Substance Abuse, and any Family Problems.
Categories
Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling
Self-help center providing legal guidance and resources to people who are representing themselves in court.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Categories
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Categories
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Debt Management
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Will Preparation Assistance
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Information Services
Tax Information
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Categories
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Debt Management
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Will Preparation Assistance
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Information Services
Tax Information
The County Clerk of Court provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights. This office also provides information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys.
This office does not give legal advice.
Categories
Uncontested Divorce Assistance
Legal Counseling
Grandparent Rights
Family Law Courts
Paternity Suits
Legal Information Services
Self Representation Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Paralegal Counseling
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Contested Divorce Assistance
Provides a 24 hour crisis line for victims (men, women, children) of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Individual counseling, support groups, court advocacy, safety planning, community groups, referrals and domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy training.
Categories
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Legal Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.
Categories
General Legal Aid
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Counseling
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Welfare Rights Assistance
Debt Management
Legal Representation
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Tax Information
Elder Law
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Advance Medical Directives
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Self-help center providing legal guidance and resources to people who are representing themselves in court.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Categories
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Self-help center providing legal guidance and resources to people who are representing themselves in court.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Legal advice and brief services provided by attorneys and paralegals. Attorneys do not provide court representation.
One on one assistance, information on what to expect during court proceedings, and review of completed court forms to ensure accuracy before entering court.
Assists walk-in clients with divorce, durable power of attorney, enforcement of child support, enforcement of visitation, child support modification, name change, conviction set aside, and protection orders.
Self-help clinics offered on a variety of legal subjects. Visit website to see if a clinic will be held soon related to a specific legal problem.
Categories
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
The Clerk of Court provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available. The Clerk of Court does not give legal advice.
Categories
Self Representation Assistance
Paralegal Counseling
Contested Divorce Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Grandparent Rights
Uncontested Divorce Assistance
Legal Counseling
Family Law Courts
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Paternity Suits
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Categories
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Debt Management
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Will Preparation Assistance
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Information Services
Tax Information
Volunteers help with a variety of needs for individuals and families dealing with cancer. Sample tasks may include lawn service, snow removal, housekeeping, companionship, shopping, household repairs, health care billing, legal advice, and computer assistance.
Categories
Legal Counseling
General Yard Work
Housekeeping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Residential Snow Shoveling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Categories
Legal Counseling
Elder Law
Debt Management
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Labor and Employment Law
Will Preparation Assistance
Housing Counseling
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Information Services
Tax Information
Provides legal assistance in Elderly Law, Civil Law, and Children's Rights Law. Can only take a limited number of cases. No bankruptcies or personal injury cases.
Categories
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Elder Law
General Legal Aid
Legal Representation
The Clerk of Court does not give legal advice but provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available.
Categories
Legal Counseling
Legal Information Services
Contested Divorce Assistance
Self Representation Assistance
Paralegal Counseling
Family Law Courts
Uncontested Divorce Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves In court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights.
This office does not give legal advice.
Categories
Uncontested Divorce Assistance
Family Law Courts
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Self Representation Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Contested Divorce Assistance
Legal Counseling
Provides legal assistance in Elderly Law, Civil Law, and Children's Rights Law. Can only take a limited number of cases. No bankruptcies or personal injury cases.
Categories
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Elder Law
General Legal Aid
Legal Representation
Contracts with Nebraska Legal Aid to provide legal assistance.
Categories
Legal Counseling
Provides, at no cost, legal advice and information regarding issues affecting youth rights and responsibilities. Topics include: Emancipation, Custody/Guardianship, Abuse and Neglect, Pregnancy/Reproductive Rights, Runaway/Homeless, School, Delinquency, Substance Abuse, and any Family Problems.
Categories
Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling