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Attorney

Adam Ramsey, Clarke County Attorney

The Clarke County Attorney is the chief legal representative for the county. The County Attorney is elected to a four-year term.Your County Attorney is the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for your 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 children in need of assistance cases.

There are both full-time and part-time County Attorneys in Iowa. Most County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties. Your County Attorney IS NOT, in his or her OFFICIAL capacity, a lawyer for private groups or persons. The 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.

Contact Information

Adam Ramsey, Clarke County Attorney
Phone: (641) 342-3423

Clarke County Courthouse
100 South Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213


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Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation Sex Offender Registry

Iowa Department of Human Services

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Featured Article – Zoning

When do I need a building permit? Clarke County zoning ordinance requires a building permit for any new construction or expansion of a building. If you live in the City of Osceola, Murray or Woodburn you will need to check at you local city hall about specific requirements. Prior to construction … Read more

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Clarke County Courthouse

100 South Main Street

Osceola, Iowa 50213

Contact Information

Phone: (641) 342-3315

Fax: (641) 342-1592

Email: jwhite@clarkecountyiowa.org

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