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Decatur County District Court
207 North Main Street
Leon, IA 50144
Leon, IA 50144
Phone: 641-446-4331
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Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Iowa Restoration of Citizenship Rights Information
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Glossary of Legal Terms
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Iowa Child Support Services
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Iowa Electronic Filing
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Iowa Foreclosure Mediation Program
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Free Legal Assistance for Iowans Over Age of 60
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Iowa Attorney Discipline Records
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