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This is an online application for legal services from Legal Aid of Western Missouri. Click the yellow “Exit Site” button at the top if you need to leave this page immediately. After using this site, we recommend that you clear your browser history to prevent others from seeing that you visited our site.

A few important things to know in advance:

• Completing an application does not create an attorney-client relationship and it does not mean you will receive services from us.
• You must have a phone number and email address that is safe for you to receive communications from us.
• At the end of the online application, you will be required to book a phone appointment with us to collect additional information about you and your case.

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Fill in the information in this section about the social services case worker.

We appreciate your referral! We will first reach out directly to the person you are referring, but we might contact you if we are unable to reach them.

In the following sections, please provide information about the person you are referring for our services.

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The remainder of this application will take 5-10 minutes to complete. We will collect basic information about you and your legal issue, then schedule a follow-up call to collect additional information. You must complete the online application and schedule the call in order for us to receive your application.

• Completing this application does not make you a client of Legal Aid of Western Missouri and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

• Completing this application does not guarantee that we will provide legal services to you.

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If there is a person, business, government agency, or other organization that is causing you to seek legal help they are called the "opposing party".

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Next, we'll get some information about the opposing party

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Next, we will gather some basic information about your financial resources. This information is required to determine your eligibility for free legal services. In your follow-up call, we will ask more specific questions about these resources.

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If you would prefer to complete an application over the phone, click Next to see the phone number to call.

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We’re sorry, but Legal Aid of Western Missouri does not handle this type of case. You can search for a lawyer through the Missouri Bar’s LawyerSearch tool.

You can also explore self-representation options on the Missouri Courts website.

If you would like legal advice regarding representing yourself in court, you can apply for a free consultation with an attorney via the UMKC-LAWMO Self-Help Law Clinic. Their online application can be found here.

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We’re sorry, but Legal Aid does not handle criminal or traffic matters outside of Kansas City Municipal Court. If your case is in Kansas City Municipal Court, you can request appointment of a Legal Aid attorney at your next court date or call our Municipal Office for more information. Dial (816) 474-6750 and press 1 on the directory. Otherwise, you can search for a lawyer through the Missouri Bar’s LawyerSearch tool.

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Our Kansas City Municipal Court Unit has a separate application process. You can request appointment of a Legal Aid attorney at your next court date or call our Municipal Office for more information. Dial (816) 474-6750 and press 1 on the directory.

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We’re sorry, but you must either live in our service area or your legal issue must be in our service area to qualify for our services.

Please proceed to the Legal Services Corporation website to find a legal services organization that may be able to assist you.

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We're sorry, but Legal Aid does not handle this type of case. You may want to contact the American Civil Liberties Union. Otherwise, you can search for a lawyer through the Missouri Bar's LawyerSearch tool. 

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If you need to make any changes to your application you can press Back to make changes.

If you don't need to make any changes, click the Next button. 

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Next, you'll schedule your intake appointment.

A few important things to know:

• There is an "Appointment notes" box on the final scheduling page. Do not put anything in this box.
• We will send appointment reminders to your email address. If the phone number you provide is for a cell phone, we will also send you text message reminders.
• By providing your cell phone number, SMS rates may apply to text message reminders.
• The appointment reminders will provide options to confirm, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.
• You can reply to the text messages and the automated assistant will help you.

On the day of your appointment:

• We will call you during the 15-minute window time of your intake appointment. The appointment will last approximately 15 minutes.
• We will attempt to call you two times at your scheduled appointment time. If we do not reach you, you must call us back to complete your application.
• You will not be considered for legal services unless you complete your intake appointment.