How can I find legal help in Kansas City?
Answer
If you require legal representation, please consider these resources curated by Findlaw.
General Legal Help
Legal Experts at UMKC: Virtual Self-Help Clinic
- The Self-Help Clinic is available remotely. If you need to speak with one of our volunteer attorneys, please fill-out the online application below to schedule a video conference call. If you have questions or if you need help with research services please call us at 816-235-2271 or email us at umkclawprose@umkc.edu.
American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Missouri
- 3601 Main Street | Kansas City, MO 64111 | Ph: (816) 756-3113
- Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.
- Good to Know: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. For assistance, fill out an intake form.
- 400 State Avenue, Suite 1015 | Kansas City, KS 66101 | Ph: (913) 621-0200
- Areas of Law: Consumer/Financial, Housing, Elder Law, Education, Juvenile, Employment, Family, Native American Issues, Health, and Immigration
- Good to Know: KLS is a statewide legal service provider for income-eligible clients. Fill out the intake form online or call for more information.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Central Office)
- 1125 Grand Boulevard, #1900 | Kansas City, MO 64106 | Tel: (816) 474-6750
- Areas of Law: Public Benefits, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Housing, Economic Development, Aids Legal Assistance, Consumer, Immigration, Migrant Workers, Municipal Court Defense
- Good to Know: LAWMo provides free legal aid through direct representation and various legal clinics to those who qualify based on income. The office will not respond to email requests for assistance. Call to learn more.
Domestic Violence Focus
- P.O. Box 4563 | Overland Park, KS 66204 | Tel: (913) 378-1540
- Area of Law: Debt/Credit/Bankruptcy, Disability, Education, Employment, Family & Juvenile, Foreclosure, Immigration & Naturalization, Life Planning, Public Benefits, Child protection, Civil protection orders: Initial proceeding, Civil protection orders: Contempt/Enforcement, Elder abuse
- Good to Know: Attorneys may represent persons involved in or referred by another SAFEHOME program in civil legal matters, including protection orders, divorce and paternity. Call to learn more.
Immigration Law, Domestic Violence Focus Areas
2220 Central Avenue | Kansas City, KS 66102 | Tel: (913) 621-1504
Area of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Naturalization
Good to Know: This organization provides low-cost legal representation to refugee and immigrant populations in the following Kansas counties Douglas, Johnson, and Wyandotte.
Immigration Law, Deportation Focus Areas
The Clinic (Sharma-Crawford Law Offices)
515 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez | Kansas City, MO 64108 | Tel: (816) 994-2300
Areas of Law: Immigration, Deportation/Removal Proceedings
Good to Know: The Clinic provides free or discounted fees for legal services to qualifying individuals in immigration removal proceedings based on income levels. Depending on eligibility, some services may require a nominal fee.