The counties are listed under each office or you can click on the link below to see which legal aid program serves your district: Service Territory Plan Program The innovative spirit of the enterprise is also reflected in the work of « micro-enterprises » with entrepreneurs who do not have access to resources, whether it is financial support or basic knowledge to start a business. IT WOULD BE THE SOURCE OF HOLISTIC ADVOCACY FOR THE REGION to begin with. LSEM connects these entrepreneurs with volunteer lawyers from across the region who can guide them through the legal and other steps to starting and growing a small business. This office receives or processes applications. Visit our website to find out how to request services: www.lsosm.org MHSA also advocates on behalf of its clients seeking safe and affordable housing, including public housing and section 8 housing. But the company is expanding its services beyond individual housing assistance to community redevelopment through its neighborhood vacancy initiative. By partnering with neighborhood associations in low-income, low-opportunity neighborhoods, LSEM uses Missouri law to turn abandoned properties into viable, affordable housing, literally rebuilding communities from scratch. One of the largest programs focuses exclusively on serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and providing assistance in obtaining protection orders, safety planning and custody matters to ensure the safety and stability of their clients` families. After all, LSEM is staffed not only by lawyers and paralegals, but also by social workers. De`Shaun received the specialized educational services he needed. « He`s catching up and getting back on track. School didn`t call every day anymore and he seemed happier.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri excels in many ways. With funding from the Legal Services Corporation and many others, the firm offers its services free of charge to income earners in 21 counties and in partnership with more than 150 partner agencies and organizations. LSEM has a variety of programs to help our clients overcome barriers to their success. « What we believe in is social justice and using the law as a tool to bring about positive change for those in need. Our motto is action. Justice. « Those who cannot afford to pay for legal services should not be excluded from the justice system. » Represents low-income, low-opportunity individuals in civil law challenges Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) represents low-income and low-opportunity individuals in civil law challenges. The firm`s range of services is as dynamic as it is essential to lift clients out of poverty and enable them to seize the opportunities they deserve. We want the community to know that East Missouri Legal Services remains committed to helping individuals and families in need of civil legal assistance during this COVID-19 crisis.

Although our physical office is closed, we still serve the community and cater to the needs of our customers. It`s all part of what Dan calls « holistic advocacy » – legal and social support used in combination to address all aspects of a client`s situation. LSEM provides basic support to families. An example of this is educational advocacy work for children with special needs, special circumstances or developmental differences. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) – Head Office – St. Louis Mid-Missouri Legal Services (MMLS) Headquarters – Columbia Applications are accepted in this office for the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingstone, McDonald, Mercer, Morgan, Newton, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Putnam, Ray, Saline, St. Clair, Vernon and Worth. West Missouri Legal Aid (LAWMO) – Central Office – Kansas City Apply Online – You can apply online for any of the 20 counties in LSEM`s service area. « It`s about creating building blocks for them to succeed and overcome any obstacles that may exist, » says Dan. Another barrier LSEM helps its clients overcome is access to quality health care. By helping them register or maintain Medicaid and Medicare, and ensuring they receive the care they need, LSEM protects its clients from lack of health care simply because the system is difficult to navigate.

Applications are accepted in this office for the following counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard. Through these collective efforts, more entrepreneurs can access the region`s business ecosystem and support businesses ranging from lawn care businesses to beauty salons, high-tech companies and even nonprofits that want to give back to low-income, low-opportunity communities like these entrepreneurs. « We work to help people achieve what everyone wants: the opportunity to succeed, » says Dan. If you have a low income, you may feel like the doors are closed against you. We use Missouri law to open those doors. » Advocates for children with special educational needs and homeless children. Applications are accepted at this office for the following counties: Barton, Bate, Jasper, McDonald, Newton and Vernon. – De`Shaun`s grandmother, medical-legal partnership « I am very satisfied with the care she is receiving. It is one of my duties that guardianship allows us to take care of them. « Our online help request is also available at any time (24/7) at www.lsem.org/get-help-now.

With the Education Justice Programme`s EdRights app, you have answers to your questions about educational rights at your fingertips. Applications are accepted in this office for the following counties: Benton, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Morgan, Pettis, Ray, Saline and St. Clear. Helps survivors of domestic violence and their families achieve safety and stability. Helps children, families and uninsured adults purchase health insurance. According to Dan, this is the only type of lawyer he ever wanted to be, and he found his place at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri in 1981. If you need our assistance, please call our admissions department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at 314.534.4200 or toll free at 800.444.0514. Homeowner/tenant issues, foreclosure and other housing issues. LSEM works with students, their parents and school staff to create individualized education plans for these children to ensure they are not left behind at school, reducing the likelihood that they will drop out of school later. This is a very early and important step in LSEM`s work to tackle the school-to-prison pipeline. To this end, the company also works with low-income, low-opportunity high school and youth to ensure they have the right to stay in school and receive an appropriate education.

We do not accept online applications. Visit us on our website: www.lawmo.org/ Click here to see what`s currently planned and follow us on Facebook for event updates. During this difficult time, know that we are here to help: our housing law program defends clients in the event of eviction, our family law program Sustainable Solutions supports victims of domestic violence, our public benefits program helps ensure access to life-saving support, and the Children`s Legal Alliance ensures that children always receive a decent education. and Connecting Kids to Coverage is currently helping to expand MO Medicaid. The most honourable title you can be given, according to LSEM Director Dan Glazier, is that of lawyer.