Legal Aid Of Western Missouri - Central Office
Address
4001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 474-6750
AKA:
Legal Aid of Western Missouri - Main Office
Description:
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. Priority is given to cases involving housing, employment, domestic abuse, immigration, consumer problems and public benefits.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 10, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64130
Contacts
Emily Swenson
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 474-6750
Fax
(816) 474-9751
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Justice in the Schools has it's own program listed outside the Central Office. This service will be removed to better reflect LAWMO's services. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Justice in the Schools operates legal clinics out of several schools within the Kansas City Public School System and the Hickman Mills District to help students and their families with civil legal issues that negatively affect school attendance and performance. The clinic provides free civil legal representation and counsel for matters such as family law.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income guidelines, nature of legal problem, school-aged children
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Kansas City Public School District & Hickman Mills School District
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Justice in the Schools has it's own program listed outside the Central Office. This service will be removed to better reflect LAWMO's services. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Justice in the Schools operates legal clinics out of several schools within the Kansas City Public School System and the Hickman Mills District to help students and their families with civil legal issues that negatively affect school attendance and performance. The clinic provides free civil legal representation and counsel for matters such as family law.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Kansas City Public School or Hickman Mills student or family of student, Income guidelines
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Kansas City Public School or Hickman Mills School Districts.
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
LAWMO provides free civil legal representation and counsel for matters such as family law and domestic violence protection (i.e. protective orders).
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- Jackson County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. Priority is given to cases involving employment, domestic abuse, immigration, consumer problems and public benefits.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income, nature of legal problem
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. They can represent grandparents seeking custody of their grandchildren, including grandchildren who are not minors but cannot care for themselves.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income guidelines or seniors 65+
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Legal Aid of Western Missouri assists with guardianship actions.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income, nature of legal problem
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment or apply online
Languages
Spanish and other languages with help of interpreter
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. Priority is given to cases involving employment, domestic abuse, immigration, consumer problems and public benefits.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income, nature of legal problem
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. Priority is given to cases involving housing, employment, domestic abuse, immigration, consumer problems and public benefits.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
Income, nature of legal problem
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
LAWMO provides free civil legal representation and counsel for matters such as family law and domestic violence protection (i.e. protective orders).
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- Jackson County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Legal Aid has a limited capacity for non-RTC cases due to capacity, so assistance may be limited at this time. (5/3/2024 CK)
Description
LAWMO provides free civil legal representation and counsel for matters such as family law and domestic violence protection (i.e. protective orders).
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Documentation related to legal matter
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for phone intake or apply online
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Jackson County, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- Jackson County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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