City Attorney

North Liberty’s city attorney advises and represents the City of North Liberty in a wide array of legal proceedings.

The City Attorney does not do legal work for private parties, including residents, however there are several agencies that can provide or help refer private parties to legal advice.

Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization which provides free legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans.

People who cannot get help from Iowa Legal Aid may be able to find a lawyer through the Iowa State Bar Association’s Find-a-Lawyer service. Attorneys taking part in Iowa Find-a-Lawyer charge a $25.00 fee for the first 30-minute consultation. If you need more help beyond the 30-minute consultation, you will need to negotiate a fee arrangement with the attorney. There are also free legal guides and resources available on their website.

The Iowa Attorney General’s  Consumer Protection Division protects Iowa consumers from fraud, ensures fair competition in the marketplace, and   informs the public about consumer frauds and how to avoid becoming a consumer fraud victim. Information for filing complaints is available on the Attorney General’s website.

The Iowa Civil Rights Commission is a neutral agency that receives, investigates, and resolves individual complaints alleging discrimination in violation of Iowa’s anti-discrimination law. Information on filing a complaint can be found on their website.

The Iowa Division of Labor enforces Iowa wage law, including the Iowa minimum wage. If you have not been paid what you are owed you may file a wage claim. Information on filing a wage claim may be found on the Division of Labor’s website.