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...
LAWMO Golf for Good!
Legal Services of Western Missouri 2024 VAP golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 16 at Tiffany Greens Golf Club! Stay tuned for all the details!
LAWMO Staff Member Latricia Scott Adams Honored
At The 2024 Big Event held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, Latricia Scott Adams was honored with the esteemed Alvin Sykes Justice Award. Latricia is the director of Legal Aid's Volunteer Attorney Project. Each year, the UMKC Foundation a...
Legal Services of Southern Missouri Appoints New Executive Director
With a long-standing history of supporting civil legal rights, the organization aims to expand its capacity, advocacy, and outreach endeavors to ensure equal access to justice for all low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families across ...
LSC has Awarded Funds for Development of Statewide Websites
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has awarded a grant of $314,140 to the Kansas Legal Services (KLS) to work with 17 legal aid programs. This includes Missouri. The legal aid programs will build on a prior successful TIG project whi...