Fremont County Attorney


Brenna Bird                
Fremont County Attorney
506 Filmore St., PO Box 476
Sidney, Iowa 51652-0476                                                                         
PBX: 712-374-2751
FAX: 712-374-2735
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F
Holiday Closings: See Holiday Schedule
Contact the County Attorney

If you are a defendant who is not represented by an attorney and wish to make contact with our office regarding your case, you must obtain Court approval prior to contacting the Fremont County Attorney's Office. Those charged with traffic offenses and simple misdemeanors (STA, NTA, or SMMG case numbers) may contact the Court at (712) 374-2231 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm. Those charged in the Fremont County District Court (SRCR, AGCR, or FECR case numbers) may contact the Court on Mondays at 1:30 pm in the Fremont County Courthouse or at (712) 374-2131.

Archived Court summaries

Duties of the Fremont County Attorney 

The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.  The County Attorney is also the legal advisor for Fremont County.

Office

The Fremont County Attorney's Office is on the Second Floor, North Side, of the Courthouse in Sidney, Iowa

The County Attorney DOES:

■ Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
■ Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers concerning county matters.
 ■ Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
■ Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases. 

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. 

Victim of a crime?

The Fremont County Victim Witness Assistance Program staff is dedicated to helping victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system by providing as much information, convenience, and courtesy as possible.  We are committed to providing the following services to you: 

■ Explanations of the criminal justice process and court procedures
■ Notifications concerning upcoming court hearings, trials, plea negotiations, and case results
■ Assistance in recovering financial losses and other crime related expenses, which are not covered by insurance
■ Information and referrals for victim-offender conferencing, mediation, counseling, and other community resources
■ Provide documentation for victim impact statements and other relevant court documents
■ Address safety concerns
■ Information and references concerning crime victims' rights in Iowa

You can Visit our Victim Witness Services Site Here.

Looking for Legal Advice?

Go to Iowa Legal Aid Website.


Links of Interest:

 Bad Check Information                 Iowa Judicial Small Claims Forms              Iowa Attorney General

IowaVINE                                        Iowa Sex Offender Registry                         Iowa District Court OnIine Search

www.missingkids.com                  www.cybertipline.com                                   Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS)