Free legal help in Missouri.
If you've been sued, have a court date or face eviction in Missouri, call legal aid today. Free help is available if your income qualifies.
- Legal Services of Eastern MissouriFree civil legal aid · St. Louis & Eastern MOCall 314-534-4200Website ↗
- Legal Aid of Western MissouriFree civil legal aid · Kansas City & Western MOCall 816-474-6750Website ↗
- Legal Services of Southern MissouriFree civil legal aid · Southern MOCall 1-800-444-4863Website ↗
- Mid-Missouri Legal ServicesFree civil legal aid · Mid-Missouri (Columbia)Call 573-442-0116Website ↗
- LawHelpMO.orgFind help by county and problem, with free guides and formsWebsite ↗
- The Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral ServiceIf you don't qualify for free help: a lawyer for a low-cost first meetingWebsite ↗
Legal aid is free if your income qualifies. Call early: there's often a wait, and court dates don't move. Listings checked October 2026.
Before you call
- Have the papers ready: the letter, bill, lease or court notice, with any dates circled.
- Know your household income and size. Most programs serve people under about 125–200% of the poverty line.
- Got a court date? Say so first. Go to the hearing even if you haven't found a lawyer.
Owed money instead? Small claims court in Missouri handles claims up to $5,000 without a lawyer. How small claims works.
All states · Listings compiled from the Legal Services Corporation, LawHelp and state bar sites, checked October 2026. Take it back isn't affiliated with these organizations.
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