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We also have several free legal forms on our Free Legal Forms page that help with Consumer problems.

What to Expect: Additional Questions in Legal Applications and Intake Process

Watch this short video about the first step to getting help

NOTE:  CALL 316-267-3975, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to apply for legal assistance. 

Use ONLINE application between 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. 

The Children’s Advocacy Resource Center (CARC) has been a part of Kansas Legal Services since 1999. CARC is a statewide program providing complete support and legal services to people serving and caring for homeless children and children involved in our state foster care system.  

CARC operates a toll-free helpline for foster youth.

Did you know Kansas residents age 60 or older might have free legal guidance available to them?

The Elder Hotline is a program of Kansas Legal Services, where private attorneys volunteer their time to field calls.

If you'd like to see if this program is available to you, please call 316-267-3975, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

You will be connected to an operator who will complete an application for possible help or guidance.

Understanding Kansas Small Claims Court: What You Need to Know

Kansas small claims court was established in 1973 to provide a simple, informal procedure for people to settle smaller legal problems cheaply and quickly. Americans have always had the right to represent themselves in a courtroom. In small claims court, the parties represent themselves on small legal matters without attorneys.

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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has a good video about asking for Legal Advice or Legal Information?, how to tell the difference.

Kansas Legal Resource Guide: Find the Legal Help You Need

This page can help you if you are not sure what you are looking for.

If you think you know what you are looking for, please use the search box at the top of the page next to the word Search or next to the magnifying glass if you're on a mobile device.

If you aren't sure what you need, please try using the Legal Resource Guide which starts in the rectangle below.

The interactive guide below takes you through a series of questions to help you narrow down your search to basically what you need.

Many pages and resources on this website have help for survivors of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, and other crimes.  Here is list of links to pages that will help you or someone you care about deal with some of the issues faced by survivors of these crimes.

Can a Protection from Abuse order help me?