The hotline serves all Kansas residents 60 years of age or older, regardless of income. The hotline provides seniors with access to a lawyer who advises them on civil legal matters and refers them to other resources if needed. The Access to Justice Advice Line is open to Kansas residents who need help with civil or domestic legal matters and are referred to the hotline by court staff. Advice is provided by telephone through a Kansas Legal Services attorney. Please ask the clerk of the local district court for the telephone number of the advice hotline. Kansas Legal Services is a statewide nonprofit organization that helps low-income Kansans meet their basic needs by providing basic legal services, mediation, and employment training. Free or low-cost services are available to Kansas residents who are involved in civil cases and meet eligibility criteria for income, case type, and other criteria such as age or district of residence. Legal aid programs provide information and advice. They may also provide legal representation in certain civil law matters.

Visit our YouTube channel for more legal education. Litigants have a right of access to justice, but this right is neither absolute nor unconditional. The Kansas Supreme Court`s Access to Justice Committee summarized case law and laws that can be imposed to restrict the filing of litigants who repeatedly file frivolous, malicious, or duplicate briefs. This summary of powers does not constitute a regulation or order of the court. Summary of Powers of Judges Considering Restricting Court Claims Bankruptcy, consumer, custody, dissolution of marriage, domestic violence, employment, housing, individual rights, real estate, tort, wills must reside in Shawnee County. The toll-free number is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Kansas Bar Foundation (785) 234-56961200 SW Harrison St.Topeka, KS 66612Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning You can hire a lawyer to advise you or close only parts of your file, depending on what you can afford to pay. Hiring a lawyer to provide limited assistance while representing yourself can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you know what to do at different stages of your case. Check the status of a Kansas attorney license. The information includes current status and contact information.

The Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service has trained client representatives who connect appellants with lawyers in private practice who have knowledge and skills in a particular area of law. Each lawyer sets his or her own fees and expenses, but the appellant decides whether or not to hire the lawyer. Kansas Legal Services (800) 723-6953712 ext. Kansas AveTopeka, KS 66603Family, criminal, divorce and seniors.