 Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
 Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors & county & 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.
 There are both full-time and part-time County Attorneys in Iowa. Roughly two-thirds of all County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties.

 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