LGBTQ+ legal help in Iowa

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in Iowa.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in Iowa. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Lavender Legal Center
Lawyers for LGBTQ+ people on family, name and gender marker changes, wills and school issues.
LGBTQ+ Iowa residents · priority for low income people and youth · sliding fee, many services have no fee
FamilyID changeAny problem
Call319-214-2076 Website
Iowa Office of Civil Rights (Iowa Civil Rights Commission)
Takes complaints about bias at work, in housing, in schools and in public places based on sexual orientation.
Anyone in Iowa · does not give you a lawyer
WorkHousing
Call515-281-4121 Website
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
Visit
NCLR Legal HelplineNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ family, custody and immigration issues.
Anyone in the U.S.
FamilyImmigrationAny problem
Call800-528-6257 Website
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website

Curious how Iowa’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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