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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
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
- Amy Oetken, County Attorney
- Karlee Nagel, Legal Assistant for District Court
- Julie Joachim, Assistant for Magistrate and Juvenile Court/Collections
- Carol VanHouten, Victim/Witness Coordinator
