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  Free Legal Assistance in Kansas: How to Apply and Qualify 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 assistance must first apply.  Our field offices can't answer any questions or give legal advice until they have an application on file.
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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. 
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Kansas Legal Services Tax Exempt Status Letter
Here is our nonprofit determination letter from the IRS, our 501(3)(c) letter.
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Kansas Legal Services has a rich history of helping Kansans for over 45 years.
Kansas Legal Services (KLS) was born in 1964 during the War on Poverty, and became a statewide organization in 1977. KLS provides legal services to alleviate low income Kansans’ poverty burdens. KLS has eleven legal services field offices and two mediation offices located across Kansas. In 2019, the Board of Directors examined KLS’ mission statement and reaffirmed it with this simple statement:
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Kansas Legal Services needs your views
Every four or five years, Kansas Legal Services asks Kansans to fill out a questionnaire telling us what they need -- legal needs and other needs.  This is the year! We published the results of our needs survey from 2020 and now we are going to find out how things have, or have not changed.
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Kansas Legal Services Annual Report for 2024
Click on the picture to read the report about KLS accomplishments in 2024.
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About Us
Watch a short video about Kansas Legal Services. 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 services.
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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 prosecutor will have someone in their office whose duty it is to talk with you and helping you with the process.  Kansas Crime Victims Bill of Rights
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Support KLS - Learn why you should and how you can
Please watch this video, with an introduction by Marilyn Harp, former KLS Executive Director and now a volunteer attorney, that shows you all the work that KLS does for Kansans.    You can donate to KLS by going here.
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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 expunged.   https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory/
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Guardianship & ConservatorshipLegal Questions and AnswersClear All Filters
Get Help
  Free Legal Assistance in Kansas: How to Apply and Qualify 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 assistance must first apply.  Our field offices can't answer any questions or give legal advice until they have an application on file.
Legal Questions and Answers
Online Application
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. 
Legal Questions and Answers
Kansas Legal Services Tax Exempt Status Letter
Here is our nonprofit determination letter from the IRS, our 501(3)(c) letter.
Legal Questions and Answers
Kansas Legal Services has a rich history of helping Kansans for over 45 years.
Kansas Legal Services (KLS) was born in 1964 during the War on Poverty, and became a statewide organization in 1977. KLS provides legal services to alleviate low income Kansans’ poverty burdens. KLS has eleven legal services field offices and two mediation offices located across Kansas. In 2019, the Board of Directors examined KLS’ mission statement and reaffirmed it with this simple statement:
Legal Questions and Answers
Kansas Legal Services needs your views
Every four or five years, Kansas Legal Services asks Kansans to fill out a questionnaire telling us what they need -- legal needs and other needs.  This is the year! We published the results of our needs survey from 2020 and now we are going to find out how things have, or have not changed.
Legal Questions and Answers
Kansas Legal Services Annual Report for 2024
Click on the picture to read the report about KLS accomplishments in 2024.
Legal Questions and Answers
About Us
Watch a short video about Kansas Legal Services. 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 services.
Legal Questions and Answers
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 prosecutor will have someone in their office whose duty it is to talk with you and helping you with the process.  Kansas Crime Victims Bill of Rights
Legal Questions and Answers
Support KLS - Learn why you should and how you can
Please watch this video, with an introduction by Marilyn Harp, former KLS Executive Director and now a volunteer attorney, that shows you all the work that KLS does for Kansans.    You can donate to KLS by going here.
Legal Questions and Answers
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 expunged.   https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory/
Legal Questions and Answers
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