Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) is one of four legal services organizations in Missouri funded primarily by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). LSC is a private, not-for-profit corporation created by an Act of Congress to ensure low-income people have equal access to the courts nationwide.
We care about victims of domestic and sexual violence. LSSM provides service to adult and child victims of abuse, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Our primary focus is securing orders of protection and safety planning.
Learn MoreLSSM assistance ensures that issues such as debt collection and lending practices are done in a lawful manner. LSSM may handle cases such as: bankruptcy, debt collection issues, predatory lending issues, contract issues, and unfair or deceptive sales practices.
Learn MoreLSSM provides representation in federal and state administrative hearings to protect the basic necessities of life. These may include: Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, unemployment compensation, TANF/Temporary Assistance, and Missouri Health Net Managed Care Advocacy.
Learn MoreLSSM provides public education and outreach services to partnering agencies and community groups upon request. LSSM covers a variety of topics including: agency information, domestic / sexual violence, family, consumer, housing, public benefits, and elder law.
Learn MoreLSSM handles some family law matters where the situation may threaten the security or the viability of a family. LSSM may handle the following types of cases: paternity, adoption, name change, and guardianship.
Learn MoreLSSM may provide representation to ensure that landlords follow proper procedures in dealing with tenants. LSSM may represent tenants with the following types of cases: lease agreement dispute, landlord lockouts, poor living conditions and public housing issues.
Learn MoreLSSM may provide assistance with wills, estate planning, and probate matters in limited situations. Simple estate planning may include beneficiary deeds, powers of attorney, and health care directives. We may also provide assistance with guardianships for those who need protection.
Learn MoreLSSM provides assistance with expunging or closing an arrest record. These criminal records can be viewed by the public, including potential employers. If you have arrests, charges, or convictions in Missouri we may be able to assist you.
Learn MoreThe four Missouri Legal Services organizations provide basic legal information for the public.
Learn MoreThe EdRights App provides easily accessible know-your-rights information on school access and school discipline for parents and K-12 students, including unaccompanied youth.
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