How Legal Aid Works

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. LSC promotes equal access to justice by providing funding to 133 independent non-profit legal aid programs in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. LSC grantees serve thousands of low-income individuals, children, families, seniors, and veterans in 813 offices in every congressional district.

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    11 Nov 2024

    Judge Russell

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

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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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