Kansas Elder Hotline - Free Legal Advice for Seniors
Did you know that ANYONE over the age of 60 in Kansas can call an attorney with their legal question FOR FREE?
The Elder Hotline is a program of Kansas Legal Services, and private attorneys volunteer their time to field your calls. All you have to do is call the program at 888-353-5337, and you will be connected with a volunteer attorney who will try to answer your questions. And you will receive no bill!
Please keep in mind that this is a volunteer legal advice hotline, and the private attorneys will not be drafting pleadings or providing a full representation.
Instead, you will be provided with a high-level explanation of the area of law involved, which will at least point you in the right direction so you can address your legal issues.
No attorney practices in all areas of law, so you may need to call a couple of times or reach out to another service to get the advice you need, but the volunteer attorneys at the Elder Hotline will at least try to get you pointed in the right direction.
Just because you are over 60 and qualify for the Elder Hotline does not necessarily mean you will qualify for free or reduced representation through Kansas Legal Services. However, you are encouraged to apply for assistance through Kansas Legal Services by dialing 1-800-723-6953 or go here to see if you qualify for further assistance, as there may be funding available specifically for elderly clients.
The Kansas Bar Association provides a service called Lawyer Referral. You can apply online to get a referral to a lawyer that will suit your needs.
And finally, attorneys in all stages of their practice, in all areas of law, are encouraged to volunteer with the Elder Hotline.
All that is required is to block off four hours in a morning or afternoon, about once a month when you are available to be in the office doing other work.
During this time, you may receive two to four phone calls which generally take approximately 20-30 minutes each.
If you wish to volunteer, please contact Joy Springfield - springfieldj@klsinc.org
