Bridging the gap in Legal services
We serve “the Gap”, clients who earn too much to qualify for free legal services, by charging fees that low- and middle-income clients can afford.
Bridging the Justice Gap
What is the Justice Gap?
Here at Stanley Law Firm, we have a passion for service. Using alternative pricing models, increasing office efficiency through the use of modern technology services, and empowering clients through legal education is how we plan to begin bridging the Justice Gap in our communities.
Elizabeth Z. Stanley Attorney-Founder
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As chief, I promise to continue listening to attorneys, judges, other branches of government and, most importantly, the people of this great state in an effort to improve the judicial branch’s steadfast commitment to ensure that each and every Iowan has meaningful access to justice.
–Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Suzy Christensen
GETTING STARTED is as easy as 1-2-3
1. Conflicts Check, 2. Your Legal Matter, and 3. Schedule Your Consultation
We are a client driven firm. Each step of the intake process is initiated by the potential client. Clicking the button “get started” on any page will direct you to Step 1: Conflicts Check.
Step 1: Conflicts Check. Conflicts checks identify possible conflicts of interest before we accept a new client or matter. This step is required by most states to ensure the firm doesn’t adversely impact another party. If it is determined that we do not have a conflict you will receive an email with instructions how to complete Step 2.
Step 2: Your Legal Matter. At this stage we will ask you to give us a very brief overview of your matter. We require this step be completed prior to a consultation to ensure that we are able to take on your legal matter. If we are unable to assist with your legal matter, we will attempt to refer you to another attorney in the area that may be able to assist you. If it is determined that we are able to assist you with your matter, you will receive an email with instructions how to proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Schedule Your Consultation. You will receive an email providing access to the firm’s calendar. You must select a remote or in person consultation and complete payment prior to selecting a date and time to meet with an attorney. Following confirmation of your scheduled appointment, you will receive a more in-depth form requesting detailed information. This form allows you to ask questions and provide details specific to your legal matter. The form should be completed and returned no later than two days prior to your scheduled consultation.
Each consultation is different, and results cannot be guaranteed. Click get started to begin the intake process.
FAMILY LAW
- CLIENT DRIVEN CASE PLANNING
- DIVORCES
- CUSTODY/MODIFCIATIONS
- eNFORCEMENT OF ORDERS – CONTEMPT
MISC. SERVICES
- MEDIATION FOR SELF REPRESENTED PARTIES
- POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS
- simple low asset WILL PACKAGES
- GUARDIANSHIPS & conservatorships
- LIVING WILLS
CHILD WELFARE & JUVENILE JUSTICE
- ACCEPT court appointMENTS
- PARENT representation
- GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINOR CHILDREN
- attorneys for MINOR CHILDREN
SELF HELP LEGAL SERVICES
- LEGAL EDUCATION EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM
- LEAVE WITH A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TAILORED TO YOUR MATTER
- ABILITY TO SCHEDULE ON AS NEEDED HOUR BY HOUR BASIS
- PAY FOR ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED
TRIBAL COURT
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- CHILD WELFARE and JUVENILE delinquency
- divorce
- custody/modifications
- guardianships
- Gaurdian ad litems for children
- legal education services
ADOPTIONS
- foster care adoptions
- step parent adoptions
- private adoptions
- NAME CHANGES
Testimonials
What Clients Say About Us
John Doe
We had the opportunity to work with Stanley Law Firm. Ms. Stanley is a hard-working woman, who gave everything she had to give a voice to a child in need. Ms. Stanley went above and beyond to understand the child's needs and made sure everyone was doing their part in providing what was best for the child.
Heather
Foster Mother
Super helpful, always looking to find the best option for you! Well versed in Family Law and Juvenile Law!
B.H.
Father
She is very straight forward and doesn’t sugar coat things. She is a very dedicated lawyer; I have never come across another like her.
