A new Missouri law will make it easier for some people to get their criminal records cleared. The new law went into effect August 27, 2021, greatly expanding expungement eligibility in Missouri. Expungement is the legal procedure for people previously convicted of nonviolent, low-level offenses to seal the public record and get a fresh start. The new law reduces the waiting period which opens eligibility to thousands of people.
You can apply for legal aid assistance at one of the offices listed below by telephone. Also, you can apply online with the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, or the Legal Aid of Western Missouri by clicking on their "Apply Online" link.
Applications are accepted in this office for the following counties: Barry, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Webster, and Wright.
There are over 875,000 low-income individuals residing in 115 counties in Missouri. Many of these Missourians struggle to keep their jobs, stay in their homes or provide basic necessities for their families. Many are unable to afford an attorney when they have legal problems. Fortunately, they can turn to one of the Missouri legal aid programs to protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families.
The KY3 website in Springfield, Missouri, posted the article below for free legal help for veterans.
The original article is located at: https://www.ky3.com/2022/09/21/your-side-free-legal-help-veterans/
Article posted September 21, 2022
This is for end-of-life plans. It’s a chance for veterans and their spouses to get things in order. It happens on October 25, for a few hours.
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