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...
CPO purchases former Legal Services of Southern Missouri building for use as drop-in center
A building that formerly housed Legal Services of Southern Missouri Services for low-income people will continue in that capacity as a purpose-driven, drop-in day center to help people transition out of homelessness. Using City of Springfield-al...
Legal Services of Southern Missouri Hosted New Building Ribbon-Cutting
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) recently held a ribbon-cutting, building dedication, and open house ceremony at its new headquarters. The new building location is at 3130 S Delaware Ave, Springfield, Missouri.LSSM is proud ...
More than Half of Americans Mistakenly Think They Have a Right to an Attorney in All Civil Cases
Contact Carl Rauscher Director of Communications and Media Relations rauscherc@lsc.gov 202-295-1615 More than Half of Americans Mistakenly Think They Have a Right to an Attorney in Civil Cases. New survey ...
LSSM Mourns the Loss of Former Executive Director Douglas Kays
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Executive Director Doug Kays. Doug dedicated 35 years of service to LSSM, retiring in 2015. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitm...
OACAC Summer Energy Assistance Program opens June 1 for counties across the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, or OACAC, is opening its summer energy assistance program to help people with their energy bills this summer. The program starts June 1.If you’re at risk of getting your energy shut off...