The Iowa Association for Justice equips trial lawyers across Iowa to protect individual rights and hold power accountable.
Founded in 1973, the Iowa Association for Justice was built on a simple conviction: that every Iowan deserves access to a skilled, well-prepared advocate when it matters most. For more than five decades, IAJ has served as the professional home for the state's trial lawyers, connecting members to the education, resources, and collective voice they need to do their best work.
IAJ functions as a resource, advocate, and conscience for its members, the broader legal profession, and the communities they serve across Iowa. The organization's work spans the full arc of a trial lawyer's career, from foundational training and Continuing Legal Education programs to high-stakes government affairs and legislative advocacy at the statehouse. Members gain access to a robust library of CLE materials, criminal law resources, workers' compensation guidance, and a searchable case catalog.
The association also publishes the Iowa Trial Lawyer Magazine, hosts its signature Annual Convention, and runs programs like the Behind the Verdict Series and Criminal Defense Case Workshops. Reviewers consistently describe IAJ as a tremendous organization that protects the rights of all Iowans, and that reputation is earned through decades of sustained, principled work.
IAJ membership opens the door to a full ecosystem of professional support. Lawyers can sharpen their skills through CLE programs and events, attend the Annual Convention, and participate in hands-on Criminal Defense Case Workshops. The Behind the Verdict Series offers a deeper look at landmark cases, while the trial observation calendar keeps members connected to live courtroom practice.
Beyond education, IAJ carries real weight in the halls of the Iowa legislature. The organization's government affairs and legislative advocacy work defends the civil justice system on behalf of both lawyers and the Iowans they represent. Members can submit amicus brief requests, tap into IAJ Listserves for peer collaboration, and search the public directory to connect clients with the right trial lawyer.
The association's broader mission is reinforced through the Iowa Foundation for Justice, the Justice for All PAC, and the Accountable Iowa Project, each dedicated to preserving a fair and accessible legal system for every Iowan.
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IAJ membership is designed for trial lawyers practicing in Iowa. The organization serves as a professional home for attorneys who represent individuals in civil and criminal matters across the state.
IAJ offers Continuing Legal Education programs and events, an Annual Convention, the Behind the Verdict Series, and Criminal Defense Case Workshops. Members also have access to CLE materials, criminal law resources, workers' compensation guidance, and a searchable case catalog through the member resource libraries.
Yes. IAJ maintains an active government affairs and legislative advocacy program, working to protect the civil justice system at the Iowa statehouse. The Justice for All PAC and the Accountable Iowa Project are additional vehicles through which the organization advances its mission in the public and political arena.
IAJ maintains a public directory that allows Iowans to search for and connect with qualified trial lawyers. This resource is available through the IAJ website at iowajustice.org.
Yes. IAJ accepts amicus brief requests from members, providing an additional layer of collective support for significant cases that may affect the broader legal landscape in Iowa.
IAJ is located at 2910 Westown Pkwy, Suite 204, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Iowa Foundation for Justice is a program affiliated with IAJ that extends the organization's commitment to a fair and accessible legal system beyond direct member services, supporting the broader goal of justice for all Iowans.
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