Legal Aid Of Western Missouri - Central Office

Address

4001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64130

(816) 474-6750

www.lawmo.org

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

Director of Development

(816) 474-1413

eswenson@lawmo.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 474-6750

Fax

(816) 474-9751

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free legal representation and counsel to disadvantaged seniors and low-income residents in civil (non-criminal) matters. Legal Aid may help those looking to adopt.

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

Interpretation available

Service Area

Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO

Geography Served

None

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Description

Assists tenants of rental properties that have suspected code violations such as mold 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 eviction defense and other housing issues, foreclosure prevention, and consumer matters.

Hours

M-F 8:30am-5pm

Required Documents

Any documentation related to situation, such as lease Documentation related to legal matter

Eligibility

Income guidelines 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

Spanish and other languages with help of interpreter Interpretation available

Service Area

Clay, Platte, & Jackson Counties in MO Jackson County, MO

Geography Served

None

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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

    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.

  • Missouri
    • Clay County
      • Kansas City
      • Kansas Cty
      • Kansas Cy
      • Kans City
      • Kans Cty
      • Kans Cy
      • Kc
      • K C
      • Ks City
    • Jackson County
      • Kansas City
      • Kans City
      • K C
      • Ks City
    • Platte County
      • Kansas City
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Missouri
    • Clay County
      • Kansas City
      • Kansas Cty
      • Kansas Cy
      • Kans City
      • Kans Cty
      • Kans Cy
      • Kc
      • K C
      • Ks City
    • Jackson County
      • Kansas City
      • Kans City
      • K C
      • Ks City
    • Platte County
      • Kansas City
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.1600) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Missouri
    • Jackson County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

      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.

    • Missouri
      • Clay County
        • Jackson County
          • Platte County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

          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

            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.

          • Missouri
            • Clay County
              • Jackson County
                • Platte County
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                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

                  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.

                • Missouri
                  • Clay County
                    • Jackson County
                      • Platte County
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6900.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Special Notes/Funding

                      SERVICE ONLY PROVIDED THROUGH THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM. MUST STAY IN OUR DATABASE UNTIL THE END OF 2023 FOR REPORTING PURPOSES. (11-6-23 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 eviction defense and other housing issues, and foreclosure prevention.

                      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

                      Jackson County, MO

                      Geography Served

                      None

                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      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

                        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.

                      • Missouri
                        • Clay County
                          • Jackson County
                            • Platte County
                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            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

                              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.

                            • Missouri
                              • Clay County
                                • Jackson County
                                  • Platte County
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  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

                                    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.

                                  • Missouri
                                    • Jackson County
                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    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

                                      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.

                                    • Missouri
                                      • Jackson County
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

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