Missouri Legal Services

Legal aid programs providing free legal help to the low-income and disadvantaged in Missouri

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Apply for legal aid at the legal aid program that serves your county.  You can apply by telephone or online with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, or the Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Missouri Tenant Help

Many persons served by legal aid programs in Missouri may be facing eviction and are unable to get an attorney.  Sadly, we do not have the resources to serve all those who seek our help.

We are providing a link to the https://motenanthelp.org can help self-represented persons defend themselves  The website can produce a document which a tenant can file with the court where their eviction is pending. Additionally, the website has tons of helpful information about evictions.

"The Cold Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections

What is the Cold Weather Rule?  The Cold Weather Rule prohibits a utility company from disconnecting gas or electric utility service that is necessary to operate home heating equipment (such as a furnace) due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme cold.

 

Missouri Kinship Navigator

KNL

The Missouri Kinship Navigator is offering legal information clinics through the University of Missouri Parent Link program. If you are interested in attending, go to the link button below. 

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NEWS

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11 Nov 2024

Judge Russell

Justice Matters | Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell

As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who…

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1 Nov 2024

SMBA Award

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Awards Sharon Alexander

Released by Legal Services of Southern Missouri - October 23, 2024It is with…

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21 Nov 2024

LSEM Breakfast Forum

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Missouri Athletic Club, downtown, St. Louis, Missouri

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6 Jan 2025

Clean Slate Clinic - Springfield, MO

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

National Avenue Christian Church, 1515 S. National, Springfield, MO

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