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Abusers Use Custody Battles as a Way to Seek Control Tuesday January 17, 2012

As part of the Child Abuse and Neglect series by the Springfield News-Leader, LSSM Staff Attorney Kendall Seal provides input on child custody proceedings and how abusers may use the system as a way… » Read More

Child Abuse Tuesday January 17, 2012

U.S. Census Bureau Poverty Statistics Monday September 26, 2011

The U.S. Census Bureau released its poverty statistics, and the data show that nearly one in five Americans qualifies for civil legal assistance at the legal aid offices funded by the Legal Services… » Read More

Jerry Redfern Selected as a "2011 Men of the Year" Honoree Wednesday September 14, 2011

LSSM Board member Jerry Redfern was selected by the Springfield Business Journal as one of the 2011 Men of the Year Honorees.  Mr. Redfern also served as LSSM's Board President from 1998 - 2005. Dur… » Read More

LSSM May Realize Budget Cuts Friday September 2, 2011

(Springfield, MO) -- Congress dropped the budget for the corporation that supports free legal services at more than 100 spots across the country.

Hundreds of low income residents of the Ozarks could … » Read More

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