Types of Services Provided by Local Legal Aid Programs

There are numerous types of cases handled and services provided by legal aid programs in Missouri.  They include:

• Assisting families from loss of their shelter through illegal eviction or foreclosures;
• Obtaining Order of Protections for victims of spouse or child abuse;
• Protecting individuals from illegal or unfair sales or trade practices;
• Providing access to health care to those who would otherwise not have health care or insurance;
• Representation in courts and administrative hearings;
• Providing legal advice or referral information;
• Assisting with community-based economic development; and
• Providing legal education through community workshops, help-lines and written materials.

This is not a complete list.  To learn more about each program's specific services, go to the individual legal aid website that serves your county.