Missouri Legal Services

Types of Free Legal Assistance Provided

Support Justice in America

Support Justice for All — Protect Legal Services for Low-Income Americans

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering legal challenges — eviction, domestic violence, loss of veterans’ benefits and consumer scams — without the resources to protect their rights in court. Legal aid organizations funded by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) are often their last line of defense.  More

"Hot Weather" Utility Disconnection Rules

The Hot Weather Rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting residential electricity service due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme heat.  

The Hot Weather Rules goes into effect every year from June 1 to September 30.   Hot Weather Rule

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.