Attorney
Location
220 N. Washington Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
Driving Directions
Contact Information
641-421-3101
641-421-3136 (Fax)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Closures
County Attorney
Carlyle Dalen
The county attorney's office prosecutes violations of state law and provides legal advice and representation for the county.
The County Attorney DOES:
- Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and township officers concerning county matters.
- Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially related cases.
- Recover all monies (debts, fines, penalties, etc.) owing to the state or county.
- Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
The full time, Cerro Gordo County Attorney DOES NOT:
- Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons.
- File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage.
- Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals.
For questions about jury duty, paying fines, or traffic violations please contact the Clerk of Court at 641-424-6431.
