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Attorney
Lyon County Courthouse
206 S. 2nd Ave, Suite 301
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Driving Directions
Contact Information
(712) 472-8545 option #7
countyattorney@co.lyon.ia.us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Holiday Closures
Attorney
The County Attorney DOES:
- Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers concerning county matters.
- Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
- Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
The County Attorney DOES NOT:
- Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons.
- File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage.
- Prepare wills, deeds, or other legal documents for private individuals.
- Prepare wills, deeds, or other legal documents for private individuals.
- Investigate crimes, complaints, or child abuse. Please contact law enforcement or child protective services, in case of an emergency dial 911.
Our Team
- Karlee Nagel, Legal Assistant for District Court
- Julie Joachim, Legal Assistant for Magistrate and Juvenile Court/Collections
- Carol VanHouten, Victim/Witness Coordinator
