Find Legal Aid in Jefferson City, MO: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Jefferson City, Missouri, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.



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    Samaritan Center Legal Care Email Website Learn more 1310 E. McCarty Street
    Jefferson City, MO - 65101
    (573) 634-7776
    Samaritan Center Legal Care offers free legal care to people with low income. The program is primarily for persons whose household income is at or below 150% of federal poverty level. Every applicant for Legal Care must come to the Samaritan Center and go through the normal Samaritan Center intake registration process and provide identification, financial and demographic information. (Special arrangements will be made for home-bound persons.) Registration is from 9:30am to noon, Monday through Thursday and 4:00pm to 6:00pm Thursday. Samaritan Center Legal Care primarily serves people in the c...See Full Details
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    Mid-Missouri Legal Services - Jefferson City Office Email Website Learn more 428 E. Capitol Avenue
    Jefferson City, MO - 65101
    (573) 634-4545
    Mid-Missouri Legal Services is committed to achieving full access to justice in civil matters for central Missourians who cannot afford to hire an attorney by providing free legal services ranging from advice and brief services to extended representation in court and administrative hearings. MMLS provides free civil legal services to low income individuals in many situations. Individuals wishing to obtain services must complete an over the phone application and be accepted before MMLS will provide representation. MMLS does not provide assistance in any criminal issue, including traffic ticket...See Full Details


Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Jefferson City, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Jefferson City.
  • Mid-Missouri Legal Services - Columbia Office Email Website Learn more 1201 W. Broadway
    Columbia, MO - 65203
    (573) 442-0116
    Mid-Missouri Legal Services is committed to achieving full access to justice in civil matters for central Missourians who cannot afford to hire an attorney by providing free legal services ranging from advice and brief services to extended representation in court and administrative hearings. MMLS provides free civil legal services to low income individuals in many situations. Individuals wishing to obtain services must complete an over the phone application and be accepted before MMLS will provide representation. MMLS does not provide assistance in any criminal issue, including traffic ticket...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 28 miles from Jefferson City

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Missouri Bar.

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Important Information

Legal Aid Funding
Legal aid professionals and organizations oftentimes receive government funding for taking on cases with those who cannot afford attorneys. For the most part, funding is limited so legal aid entities can only take on a limited amount of cases. Qualifications are often rigid.

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