IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Iowa:

  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • approves public bond issues
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

Iowa Attorney General 1305 E. Walnut Street Des Moines IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-5164 Fax: 515-281-4209

Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 1305 E. Walnut Street Des Moines IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-5926 Toll free: 1-888-777-4590 Fax: 515-281-6771

Iowa Attorney General Crime Victim Assistance Division 321 E. 12th Lucas Building, Ground Floor Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515-281-5044 Toll free: 1-800-373-5044 Fax: 515-281-8199

Iowa Attorney General Environmental & Farm Divisions Lucas State Office Bldg. 321 E. 12th Street Ground Floor, Room 018 Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515/281-5351 Fax: 515/242-6072

Hach Bldg, Suite 400, 401 1st Street, S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1825 Phone: 319-363-6333 Fax: 319-363-1990 TTY: 319-286-9258

Terra Bldg, Suite 670, 600 4th Street Sioux City, IA 51101 Phone: 712-255-6011 Fax: 712-252-2034 TTY: 712-258-4761

U.S. Courthouse Annex, Suite # 286 110 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2053 Phone:(515) 473-9300 Fax:(515) 473-9288

U.S. Courthouse, Suite # 310 131 East 4th Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 Phone:(563) 449-5432 Fax:(563) 449-5433

8 S. Sixth Street 3rd Floor Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Phone:(712) 328-1612 Fax:(712) 328-4048


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