Attorney
Location
888 Court Ave.
Marengo, IA 52301
Driving Directions
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 267
Marengo, IA 52301
Contact Information
319-642-5521
319-642-7099 (Fax)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Our Team
Tim McMeen
Attorney
Attorney
The County Attorney is responsible for prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa and of County Ordinances.
The Attorney DOES
- Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and township officers concerning county matters.
- Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
- Recover all monies (debts, fines, penalties, etc.) owing to the state or county.
- Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
The 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.
Note that there are both full-time and part-time County Attorneys in Iowa. Roughly two-thirds of all County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties.
Related Links
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa Attorney General
- Iowa Sex Offender Registry
- Iowa County Attorneys Association
