LAWMO - Legal Aid & Domestic Violence Protection

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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 children don't. (Theirs are civil matters.)

Every day, our hardworking family law advocates strive to help our clients achieve safety and self-determination. Last year, Legal Aid served 1,980 survivors.

Beyond securing protective orders, our advocates help give survivors of abuse a second chance by providing the resources for them to leave their abusers and forge new, safe, and stable lives for themselves and their children.

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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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    28 Oct 2024

    KY3 News

    Stop the Domestic Violence Conference Returns to Springfield, MO

    Stop the Violence domestic violence conference returns to Springfield on Monday…

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