Professional Regulation
As head of
the Iowa Judicial Branch, the Iowa Supreme Court has supervisory authority over
the practice of law and the practice of shorthand reporting in the state. This section of the website contains
information pertinent to the regulation of both professions, including:
- Admission to the bar
- Continuing legal education
requirements for lawyers
- Registration of in-house
counsel
- Annual fees
- IOLTA accounts and grants
- Attorney discipline
- Designation of certified
shorthand reporter
- Continuing education for
certified shorthand reporters
- Shorthand reporter discipline
This
section also includes information of interest to the general public, including:
- Lists of attorneys subject to
disciplinary action and reinstatement orders
- A form for filing a complaint
alleging ethical violation by an attorney
- A form for applying for
compensation from the Client Security Commission for a loss resulting from
the dishonest conduct of an attorney