Our Attorneys
Paul A. Allen
Paul A. Allen is from Council Bluffs, Iowa. He received a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Nebraksa in Omaha, Nebraska in 2008. Paul graduated from Creighton Law School in 2012 with his Juris Doctorate and an M.A. in International Relations. Paul worked as a law clerk for a civil litigation firm, Porter, Tauke and Ebke in Council Bluffs, Iowa before joining the Buena Vista County Attorney's Office as an Assistant County Attorney in September, 2013. Paul was elected Buena Vista County Attorney in November, 2018.
Ashley Herrig
Ashley Herrig is from Pocahontas, Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Iowa in 2010. Ashley graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her Juris Doctorate in 2013. After graduation Ashley worked as Assistant County Attorney for Pocahontas County. She joined the Buena Vista County Attorney's Office in February, 2015 as Assistant County Attorney where her work currently focuses on Juvenile Justice and Substance Abuse Commitments.
Megan Jones
Megan Jones lives in rural Sioux Rapids. She received her undergraduate degree from Drake University. She graduated from the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. She previously worked in private practice, working for several municipalities. She resides on her husband's family farm. They have five children, a dog and a hog. They enjoy boating, their children's activities and golfing. She joined the Buena Vista County Attorney's Office in July, 2023 as Assistant County Attorney.