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Self Help Center of McPherson County District Court
9th Judicial District
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2019 KLS Annual Report - Message from KLS Executive Director
In the first quarter of 2020, as I sit in my basement, watching staff continue to meet the urgent needs of our clients, despite an abrupt work from home move and with Courts closed, it is hard to...
About Us
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Overview
Kansas Legal Services, a statewide non-profit corporation, is devoted to helping low income Kansans meet their basic needs...
Are you eligible to become a U.S. citizen? Find out.
CitizenshipWorks!
Who is Citizenshipworks for?
Citizenshipworks is for residents of the United States who are eligible to apply for naturalization.
They must show that:
They...
Call-A-Lawyer - Free Legal Advice - Thursday, June 9
06/09/2022
When:
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:
Over the Phone
Kansas
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Civil Legal Aid 101: What is legal aid and how can it help me?
In 2012, the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice launched the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (Roundtable) to raise Federal agencies’ awareness of how civil legal aid can help low...
Contact Us
Individuals seeking legal assistance should first complete an online application.
Or you may call the KLS Statewide Client Intake at 1-800-723-6953.
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Contacting the KLS Central Intake Line
KLS Central Intake Line
1-800-723-6953
Phones are answered
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Best times to call
If you call before 9 a.m. or between 12 p.m. and...
Crime Victims Rights
The Office of the Attorney General gives info for victims of crimes.
If someone was charged with a crime against you, this is what you can expect from the prosecutors' office.
Often, the...
Criminal History Check
You can look up your own criminal history and find out what employers and law enforcement can see when they run a background check. This is also helpful information to have if you want your record...
Criminal Law Information
This site gives info on specific crimes. Towards the end of the page it also gives info on commonly asked questions about the criminal process. The links will take you to the meaning of the...
Free Legal Forms
Watch this short video about Kansas Legal Services free online legal forms.
Kansas Legal Services provides forms as a service to low income Kansans. Forms are easy to use and...
Get Help
Watch this short video about how to get legal assistance from Kansas Legal Services and other available legal resources.
Getting Legal Assistance
Individuals seeking legal...
Getting Ready for Court and Going to Court
These two videos on getting ready for court and going to court will answer most of your questions about how to prepare and what to do when you get there.
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Getting Ready For...
How to Use Zoom on Your Phone - Quick and Easy Tutorial
Here's a short video that shows you the basic steps to join a Zoom meeting on your phone.
Interview with Marilyn Harp: KLS helps provide ‘justice for all’
Topeka Capital-Journal By Liz Montano Special to The Capital-Journal
The organization provides legal advice, representation to thousands of Kansans
Marilyn Harp,...
Kansas 4th Judicial District Self Help Center
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has a good...
Kansas Attorney Matthew Keenan Sworn in to LSC Board of Directors
On October 2, 2019, Chief Justice John Roberts of the Supreme Court swore in Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Partner Matthew Keenan as a member of the Board of Directors for the Legal Services...
Kansas Criminal Offender Search
Find convicted felons who are in the prison database. The search will include information on the conviction, location and release date.
http://www.dc.state.ks.us/kasper
Kansas Legal Services 2021 Annual Report
All of the activities and accomplishments of KLS in 2021 are in the 2021 Annual Report.
Did you know that:
In 2021, Kansas Legal Services provided life changing...
Kansas Legal Services Do-It-Yourself Videos
Kansas Legal Services offers five different videos to help you help yourself with different legal issues!
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Divorce 101
Divorce 101 is a crash course in do-it-yourself divorce...
Kansas Legal Services helps with a wide range of legal problems
Kansas Legal Services has hundreds of success stories that celebrate the outcomes of helping individuals and families in a variety of ways. From finding shelter and security for a family fleeing...
Kansas Legal Services Hosts a Skadden Fellowship Winner
KU Law Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Third-year University of Kansas law student Ellen Bertels (pictured below) will serve as a 2021 Skadden Fellow. Considered the most prestigious and...
Kansas Legal Services Statement On Racial Justice, June, 2020
Lawyers, as gatekeepers of the justice system, have a special obligation to seek justice. This is part of the reason we have a moral obligation to condemn racism in all its forms, including the...
Kansas Legal Services Tax Exempt Status Letter
Here is our nonprofit determination letter from the IRS, our 501(3)(c) letter.
Kansas Name Change for Minors - Know Your Rights
All Kansans—including minors—have the right to change their name.
Kansas’ name change statute states that Kansas district courts “shall have the authority to change the name of...
KLS 2020 Annual Report
The year of the great pandemic, 2020, was quite a year for everyone and that includes Kansas Legal Services, its staff and the people we serve.
So many challenges were met and overcome, and we...
KLS Executive Director, Marilyn Harp, Honored by Kansas Bar Association
Kansas Legal Services' own Wonder Woman, Executive Director Marilyn Harp, was given the 2018 Distinguished Service Award by the Kansas Bar Association on Friday, June 15. Ms. Harp was honored for...
KLS Helps Thousands of Kansans Per Year
Here are just a few of the stories about the fine work done by KLS staffers to help people resolve legal barriers that compromise their well-being.
Attached is a flyer with these stories, and...
KLS-New Director of Litigation and Advocacy, Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson has been selected as the Director of Litigation and Advocacy for KLS.
Casey is beginning to take on some duties as he transitions out of his current job, as Assistant Managing...
Know Your Rights
Do you know your rights when charged with a crime? Here's a good place to look at your rights and how to use them.
Criminal Defense Tips for Kansans
Legal Services Corporation Act
The document attached details the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). LSC is the major funder of Kansas Legal Services and also funds other legal aid...
Legal Terminology
This is a list of terms that are used on legal documents or in court.
Limited Scope Representation In Kansas
Limited Scope Representation In Kansas:
How To Use An Attorney As You Represent Yourself In Court
Adapted from a document prepared by the Supreme Court Committee on Self Represented...
Marilyn Harp, Executive Director, Leaving KLS at the End of Year
Marilyn Harp, Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, will be retiring from the position at the end of 2022.
Marilyn has been ED since 2006. She started with KLS as a staff attorney from...
No lawyer? Johnson County Court has a self-help center
Let’s be clear: Going to the courthouse to file paperwork has never been anybody’s idea of a good time.
Yet one area of the Johnson County Courthouse has become known to clerks as a place...
Online Application
Watch this short video about the first step to getting help.
The First Step to Getting Help
We know your time is valuable, so we’ve created this short guided interview as the...
Power of Attorney for Children
What is a Power of Attorney for Children?
These forms (available at the end of the page) can be used to give another person the power to care for your child in a crisis. With this document,...
Returning to an interview you started but didn't complete
This page will help you in returning to an interview you start in Law Help Interactive for a legal form.
Returning to or Finding Your Completed Online Documents
These instructions are designed to assist users of online forms created through Law Help Interactive and the Kansas Legal Services online forms project.
Self Help Center of Dickinson County District Court
Eighth Judicial District
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The National Center for...
Self Help Center of Douglas County District Court
7th Judicial District
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The National Center for State...
Self Help Center of Harvey County District Court
9th Judicial District
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The National Center for State...
Self Help Center of Kansas Legal Services - Kansas City
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has a good...
Self Help Center of Marion County District Court
Eighth Judicial District
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The National Center for...
Self Help Center of Miami County District Court
Sixth Judicial District
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The National Center for...
Self Help Center of Morris County District Court
Eighth Judicial District
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The National Center for...
Self Help Center of Shawnee County District Court
3rd Judicial District of Kansas
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The National Center...
Self Help Center of Wyandotte County District Court
29th Judicial District of Kansas
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The National Center...
Self-Help Resources for the Lyon County Law Library
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has a good...
Very small estates in Kansas
Small Estates Affidavit
This is a form to create an affidavit available through the Kansas Judicial Council.
This form allows the heirs to transfer up to $40,000 in assets (usually bank...
Warning: Don't be a Victim of Legal Aid Scams
WARNING: Some organizations are using the name Legal Aid to sell do-it-yourself legal kits for a profit, usually between $175 to $300 or more. The kit usually does not meet the...
What do I do if . . . ?????
What if I get sued? What if I want a divorce? What if I've had my identity stolen?
Here are a few frequently asked legal questions and their common sense answers. Just click on...
What help is there for families right now?
Watch this short video about what's available for Kansas families and how to apply for help.
Information for struggling families about benefits available to them
The American Rescue Plan...
