Des Moines, Iowa
Represents both sides
Landlord-tenant disputes, litigation, business services, family law, real estate, trusts and estates.
Eviction attorneys in Polk County, Iowa
3 landlord-side firms with an office in Polk County. Eviction cases are filed in the county where the property is located. Read the Iowa eviction process and the Iowa eviction timeline, or see all Iowa eviction attorneys.
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West Des Moines, Iowa
Represents landlords only
Landlord-tenant law, debt collection, tenant removal, rent modifications, HOA disputes.
Johnston, Iowa
Represents landlords only
Iowa business law firm offering landlords DIY eviction courses and full-service attorney-handled evictions.
Evictions in Polk County: at a glance
3 landlord-side firms list an office in Polk County. 2 represent landlords only and 1 represents both landlords and tenants.
Offices are in Des Moines (1), Johnston (1) and West Des Moines (1).
How the Iowa eviction process works
- Court
- Iowa District Court (small claims docket)
- Nonpayment notice
- 3 days to pay
- Answer or hearing
- Hearing set within 8 days of filing (or 15 days)
- Possession
- Execution issues within 3 days of judgment
- Appeal deadline
- 20 days (small claims)
From our Iowa eviction guide and Iowa eviction timeline, checked September 24, 2026. This is general information about the process, not legal advice; a listed attorney can tell you how it applies to your property.