Legal Services of Eastern Missouri 70th Anniversary Gala
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri70th Anniversary Gala SAVE THE DATE:Saturday, May 9, 2026at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton Details to follow
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - New Resources for Adults Statewide
After almost two years of research, writing and project management, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is proud to announce the publication of the 21st edition of the Senior Citizens Legal Handbook. First introduced in 1977, this publication pro...
National Slam the Scam Day
National Slam the Scam DayMarch 6, 2025 On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help...
New Missouri law regarding the expungement of criminal records
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A provision contained within a larger criminal justice reform omnibus package is set to take effect Wednesday, which will update Missouri laws regarding the expungement of criminal records.The provision, drafted ...
LSC Awards Technology Grants to Missouri Legal Aid Programs
LSC is awarding Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) totaling $584,106 to two legal aid programs in Missouri.This year’s grant recipients are leveraging technology to strengthen their organizations and expand access to legal services in diffe...
Justice Matters | Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell
As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who have touched my life. The first veteran I recall hearing about was my mother’s younger brother. I never had a chance to meet my Uncle David – he was about 18 years old w...
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Awards Sharon Alexander
Released by Legal Services of Southern Missouri - October 23, 2024It is with great pleasure that we announce Sharon Alexander, our Chief Operating Officer, has been awarded the 2024 Liberty Bell Award by the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. ...
Stop the Domestic Violence Conference Returns to Springfield, MO
Stop the Violence domestic violence conference returns to Springfield on Monday.It’s hosted by a variety of partners to talk about the state of and resources for domestic violence in our community.“This was a result of the increase of domestic violen...
Why should you resolve to support civil legal aid in 2024?
Why should you resolve to support civil legal aid in 2024? Short answer: I work in legal aid. Selfish, huh? There’s a longer answer, which ends with the immense power of your choices. But it begins with choices of mine.I graduated from college in 199...
LAWMO - Legal Aid & Domestic Violence Protection
Some people are surprised when they learn that domestic violence survivors aren’t guaranteed a lawyer. Abusers facing criminal charges have a right to an attorney. Survivors seeking protective orders or full custody of childr...