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The Justice Index is an online resource that relies on findings, indicators, indexing and other data-analytics tools to help ensure that a person’s ability to protect and vindicate her rights in a state justice system does not depend on whether she can afford a lawyer, speak and understand English, or navigate the legal system without an accommodation due to a physical or mental disability.
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.
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) - 2017 Justice Gap Report - Measuring the Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Americans
The Justice Gap: Measuring the Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Americans report explores the “justice gap,” the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those needs in 2017.
You can apply for legal aid at one of the offices listed below by telephone. Also, you can apply online with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri or Legal Services of Southern Missouri by clicking on their "Apply Online" link.
The counties are listed under each office or you can click the following link to see which legal aid program serves your county: Program Service Area Map
This pamphlet has been prepared by The Missouri Bar to provide information to individual's that are victims of mass disasters in Missouri.
See attached brochure in a readable pdf document below
The Missouri Lawyers Corner provides articles and information pertinent to legal aid and private lawyers who represent low-income and disabled individuals in Missouri. You can access this section of the website by clicking on the Lawyers Info button on the blue block area at the top of the page or click the link below.
Missouri Lawyers Corner
February 12, 2018
WASHINGTON – President Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2019 released today calls for defunding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), but LSC leaders remain confident of continued bipartisan Congressional support.
LSC is the nation’s largest single funder of civil legal aid, distributing more than 94% of its funding to more than 800 offices nationwide. These organizations serve low-income individuals, children, families, seniors, and veterans in every congressional district.
Missouri has laws about changing the permanent residence of your children after a divorce or custody matter is final. If you do not follow these laws, you may risk losing custody or visitation rights. LSSM has prepared a guide that may help you if you do decide to change the permanent residence of your children. Click on the following link to access the brochure.
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works. Click on the document below to learn more.
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors. Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
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Results 231 - 240 of 445. To narrow results enter search keywords or select filters.
The Justice Index is an online resource that relies on findings, indicators, indexing and other data-analytics tools to help ensure that a person’s ability to protect and vindicate her rights in a state justice system does not depend on whether she can afford a lawyer, speak and understand English, or navigate the legal system without an accommodation due to a physical or mental disability.
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.
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) - 2017 Justice Gap Report - Measuring the Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Americans
The Justice Gap: Measuring the Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Americans report explores the “justice gap,” the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those needs in 2017.
You can apply for legal aid at one of the offices listed below by telephone. Also, you can apply online with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri or Legal Services of Southern Missouri by clicking on their "Apply Online" link.
The counties are listed under each office or you can click the following link to see which legal aid program serves your county: Program Service Area Map
This pamphlet has been prepared by The Missouri Bar to provide information to individual's that are victims of mass disasters in Missouri.
See attached brochure in a readable pdf document below
The Missouri Lawyers Corner provides articles and information pertinent to legal aid and private lawyers who represent low-income and disabled individuals in Missouri. You can access this section of the website by clicking on the Lawyers Info button on the blue block area at the top of the page or click the link below.
Missouri Lawyers Corner
February 12, 2018
WASHINGTON – President Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2019 released today calls for defunding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), but LSC leaders remain confident of continued bipartisan Congressional support.
LSC is the nation’s largest single funder of civil legal aid, distributing more than 94% of its funding to more than 800 offices nationwide. These organizations serve low-income individuals, children, families, seniors, and veterans in every congressional district.
Missouri has laws about changing the permanent residence of your children after a divorce or custody matter is final. If you do not follow these laws, you may risk losing custody or visitation rights. LSSM has prepared a guide that may help you if you do decide to change the permanent residence of your children. Click on the following link to access the brochure.
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works. Click on the document below to learn more.
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors. Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.