License & bar number lookup
Iowa Attorney License Lookup
Search 21,636 attorneys registered with the Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.
How to verify a Iowa attorney
- Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation record.
- Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
- Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
- Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.
Iowa attorneys — last name “X”
Active Iowa attorneys with last names starting “X.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.
No active Iowa attorneys found with a last name starting “X.”
Disciplinary actions
See Iowa attorney disciplinary actions (714 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in Iowa?
Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Iowa.
How many attorneys are registered in Iowa?
21,636 attorneys are registered with the Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation, and 9,668 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.
Is Iowa attorney discipline public?
Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation. 714 Iowa attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.
What is a bar number?
A bar number is the unique ID the Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.
Does this cost anything?
No. Looking up a Iowa attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.
Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: Iowa Supreme Court — Office of Professional Regulation. Public licensing roster.
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.