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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    3 Apr 2026

    Missouri lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to allow pregnant women the ability to finalize a divorce. (MGN | MGN Image (Credit))

    Kehoe to sign bill ending Missouri’s ban on finalizing divorces during pregnancy

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he plans to sign…

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    23 Mar 2026

    OSCA

    Scam Alert: Missouri courts issue warning about fake Case.net website

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Judiciary today issued a warning about at…

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    8 Mar 2026

    LAWMO

    LAWMO Hires New Executive Director

    We’re excited to share that Amber Christ will be joining Legal Aid of…

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