Business Details
12 Years
experience
Affordable Legal Services in Des Moines, IA
Community Lawyers of Iowa is a client-centered law firm dedicated to increasing access to legal services through innovative strategies. We specialize in immigration and probate law, offering sliding-scale fees, limited-scope representation, and self-help assistance to meet diverse client needs. Our attorneys bring over three decades of combined experience in effectively representing clients across all stages of litigation.We prioritize transparency, ensuring clients understand service details and costs upfront, and tailor solutions to individual circumstances while maintaining the highest professional integrity. Our commitment to affordability aligns with federal poverty guidelines, making legal support accessible to working Iowans who might otherwise face barriers to justice.
Services
Immigration Law
Probate Law
Mediation
Unbundled Legal Services
Self-Help Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale fees based on household income.
- Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined litigation experience.
- We provide tailored service options: full representation, limited scope, or self-help.
- We guarantee transparent pricing and service details upfront.
- We specialize in immigration and probate law for Iowans.
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration legal support including visa applications, citizenship processes, and deportation defense. Our team tailors solutions to individual cases while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Clients benefit from transparent pricing adjusted to income levels through our sliding-scale fee structure.
Probate Law
Our probate services cover wills, trusts, and estate administration with a focus on minimizing family conflict. We offer full representation or limited-scope assistance for executors and beneficiaries. Pricing adapts to case complexity and client financial circumstances through our affordability framework.
Unbundled Legal Services
Clients can purchase specific legal tasks rather than full representation. Options include document review, court filing assistance, or representation for discrete proceedings. This model reduces costs while maintaining professional legal guidance for targeted needs.
Self-Help Assistance
We guide clients representing themselves through form preparation, legal strategy consultations, and procedural advice. Services range from brief document reviews to structured planning sessions, helping prevent costly errors during self-directed legal processes.
Mediation Services
Our trained mediators facilitate dispute resolution for family law, contract disagreements, and small business conflicts. The process emphasizes collaborative solutions over adversarial litigation, with fees structured to promote accessibility for all income levels.
People
Justin J. Gross
Founder and Partner
Admitted in Iowa and federal courts since 2008, Justin has 16 years of legal experience including immigration, family law, and probate. Former Iowa Legal Aid attorney and Drake Legal Clinic director, he founded CLI in 2014 to expand legal access.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on immigration law and probate/estate planning, with additional capacity for mediation and limited-scope representation across civil legal matters.
How do sliding-scale fees work?
Fees adjust based on household income relative to federal poverty guidelines, ranging from $150 to $300 hourly rates. A calculator helps determine exact pricing during consultations.
Can I get help with just part of my case?
Yes, our unbundled services let you pay only for specific tasks like document review, filing assistance, or representation at particular hearings.
What if I can't afford any legal fees?
Clients at 150% or below federal poverty level may qualify for free services through Iowa Legal Aid. We can help determine eligibility during initial consultations.
Do you offer in-person consultations?
Yes, we meet at our Des Moines office located at 601 Hickman Road. Virtual consultations are also available for convenience.
