Legal Aid of Western Missouri Email Format
Legal ServicesMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
Legal Aid of Western Missouri is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford legal representation. Founded in 1964, the organization is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains offices in Independence, Joplin, St. Joseph, and Warrensburg. It serves a 40-county region where more than 300,000 residents live in poverty. In 2018, Legal Aid of Western Missouri partnered with AltCap and Stinson Leonard Street to establish a housing rehabilitation fund focused on Kansas City’s urban core. The organization operates within the legal services sector, delivering civil assistance to people with limited means across its service area.