Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Kansas Legal Services (KLS)
- Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: kansaslegalservices.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-800-723-6953
- Regional Offices:
- Topeka: 1-785-233-2068
- Wichita: 1-316-263-4422
- Kansas City: 1-913-281-2252
- Dodge City: 1-620-227-7149
- Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: ksbar.org/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-800-928-3111
- Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: drckansas.org
- Phone: 1-877-776-1541
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)
- Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Website: kcsdv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-888-363-2287
- Kansas Immigrant Legal Assistance (KLS Immigration Program)
- Free immigration legal services (DACA, citizenship, asylum).
- Website: kansaslegalservices.org/immigration
- Phone: 1-800-723-6953
- Veterans Legal Assistance (Kansas Legal Services)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: kansaslegalservices.org/veterans
- Senior Law Project (KLS)
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: kansaslegalservices.org/seniors
- Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Immigration Services
- Website: catholiccharitiesks.org/immigration
- Phone: 1-913-621-1504
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-363-2287 (KCSDV).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-800-723-6953 (KLS Housing Unit).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-723-6953 (KLS Senior Program).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-877-776-1541 (DRC).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Kansas Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: kscourts.org/self-help
- LawHelp Kansas
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpks.org
- Kansas Legal Services Forms & Guides
- Website: kansaslegalservices.org/self-help
Pro Bono Programs
- Kansas Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: ksbar.org/pro-bono
- Wichita Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- Website: wichitabar.org/pro-bono
Law School Clinics
- University of Kansas School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in criminal defense, family law, and immigration.
- Website: law.ku.edu/clinics
- Washburn University School of Law Clinics
- Focus on civil litigation, children’s rights, and elder law.
- Website: washburnlaw.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: kickapootribeofkansas.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Kansas Legal Services offers an online intake form: kansaslegalservices.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Kickapoo Tribe Legal Department or NARF for advocacy.