Muscatine Legal Services

Muscatine Legal Services is a lawyer in Muscatine, IA. The organization provides legal assistance to low-income residents of Muscatine County, helping neighbors protect their basic needs and rights regardless of their ability to pay.

The mission of this independent agency is to provide quality legal assistance to those whose income falls below 300% of the federal poverty level. The organization handles various civil matters, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity actions, family law, guardianship, conservatorship, unemployment claims, Social Security claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and consumer complaints. Additionally, the agency handles court-appointed cases, such as assisting defendants in criminal misdemeanor cases involving offenses like shoplifting or driving while intoxicated, as well as juvenile court cases involving children in need of assistance or accused of delinquent behavior. Muscatine Legal Services is a Gold Award recipient agency of the United Way and receives funding from the United Way of Muscatine, Muscatine County, and the Iowa Lawyer Trust Account (IOLTA) Commission One Gift Program.

Located on E 2nd St, the office is situated near the Pearl Bottom Museum and Muscatine City Hall. It is a short distance from Riverside Park and the Muscatine Fire Department.

The agency is recognized as a Gold Award recipient of the United Way. They maintain a commitment to providing essential legal services to the local community through a dedicated approach to civil and court-appointed matters.

Muscatine Legal Services remains a vital resource for legal assistance and advocacy for the residents of Muscatine.