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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A provision contained within a larger criminal justice reform omnibus package is set to take effect Wednesday, which will update Missouri laws regarding the expungement of criminal records.The provision, drafted ...

LSC is awarding Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) totaling $584,106 to two legal aid programs in Missouri.This year’s grant recipients are leveraging technology to strengthen their organizations and expand access to legal services in diffe...

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...

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 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? 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...

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...

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 (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 ...