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Self Help Center of McPherson County District Court
9th Judicial District
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About Us
Overview
Kansas Legal Services, a statewide non-profit corporation, is devoted to helping low income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation...
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...
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 call the KLS Statewide Client Intake at 1-800-723-6953.
Or you may request legal assistance by completing an online application.
Please be...
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...
Do you have a suspended drivers license in Kansas?
Your right to drive should not be based on your income
Driver’s license suspensions are a major barrier to maintaining employment, getting to the doctor’s office, taking children to school,...
Donate to KLS by Attending a Chiefs Game!
The Chiefs have added more games where $10 from your ticket will be donated to Kansas Legal Services!
The link below goes to a Kansas City Chiefs website and entering the code will be a sale...
Free Legal Advice - April 9 Ask-A-Lawyer
Callers dial number 1-800-928-3111
Get free legal advice over the phone from a licensed attorney. Confidentiality is assured.
This event occurs every second Thursday of the month. The...
Free Legal Forms
Kansas Legal Services provides forms as a service to low income Kansans. Forms are easy to use and interactive.
They will ask you easy-to-answer questions and will auto fill documents you need...
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Getting Legal Assistance
Individuals seeking legal assistance should first apply. Our field offices can't answer any questions or give legal advice until they have an application on...
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...
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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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 2018 Annual Report
This report gives a brief record of what KLS did in 2018, how many clients we served and their demographics, the progress in technology, pro bono activities, the staff Elizabeth Ferguson award...
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...
KLS - Wichita Office Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our Wichita office lobby is closed. If you are a client, call our office at (316) 265-9681. If you need assistance, call our office and we will direct you to intake services.
Wichita Municipal...
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 Programs
Kansas Legal Services has many programs for individuals and families across the state.
Children's Advocacy Resource Center
Civil Legal Assistance Programs
Free Legal Forms & Live...
KLS Still Working for You - Apply Online or Call Us
NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas Legal Services staff are working remotely.
To reach us you may
Call your local office. Find the number here:
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 aid funding generates serious economic returns
By Sam Wright. Above the Law, Mar 31, 2015
Civil legal aid is sometimes seen as little more than a drain on public resources. You don’t have to take my word for this — earlier this month,...
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...
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
You can fill out our online application through this page. Go to the bottom of the page and click on "Get Started"
You may also apply for services through our toll free application line,...
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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Self Help Center of Harvey County District Court
9th Judicial District
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Self Help Center of Marion County District Court
Eighth Judicial District
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Self Help Center of Miami County District Court
Sixth Judicial District
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Self Help Center of Morris County District Court
Eighth Judicial District
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Self Help Center of Shawnee County District Court
3rd Judicial District of Kansas
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Self Help Center of Wyandotte County District Court
29th Judicial District of Kansas
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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...
