Provides free legal services for civil cases to low-income and elderly people in 40 counties. Eligibility for services may be based on income of all people living in your home, and the type of legal problem. They accept family law cases that involve domestic violence, and can help with protective orders, paternity, divorce, and child custody/support. Other service areas include immigration services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, public benefits, guardianship, and more. To apply for services, call one of the Legal Aid offices or complete the application on their website. The Central office serves Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. You can also contact law schools in your area to ask if they have a legal clinic.
Jackson
Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Central Office
Jasper
Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Joplin Office
Provides free legal services for civil cases to low-income and elderly people in 40 counties. Eligibility for services may be based on income of all people living in your home, and the type of legal problem. They accept family law cases that involve domestic violence, and can help with protective orders, paternity, divorce, and child custody/support. Other service areas include immigration services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, public benefits, guardianship, and more. To apply for services, call one of the Legal Aid offices or complete the application on their website. The Joplin office serves Barton, Bates, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon.
Johnson
Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Warrensburg Office
Provides free legal services for civil cases to low-income and elderly people in 40 counties. Eligibility for services may be based on income of all people living in your home, and the type of legal problem. They accept family law cases that involve domestic violence, and can help with protective orders, paternity, divorce, and child custody/support. Other service areas include immigration services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, public benefits, guardianship, and more. To apply for services, call one of the Legal Aid offices or complete the application on their website. The Warrensburg office serves Benton, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Morgan, Pettis, Ray, Saline, and St. Clair counties.