Justice in the Schools

Justice in the Schools is a joint project between LINC, Legal Aid of Western Missouri and the Kansas City, Center, Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts to provide high-quality, free legal services to families and school district employees.

What type of help is available?

Free legal counsel for the following topics and more…

  • Landlord/Tenant Law (eviction defense)
  • Public & Subsidized Housing Issues
  • Foreclosure Prevention
  • Family Law and Guardianships
  • Domestic Violence Protection
  • Food Stamps, TANF, & SSI
  • Consumer Matters (car titles, loans, bankruptcy)
  • Tax Law Clinic
  • Denial of Unemployment Benefits

We cannot help...

  • Landlords or property owners
  • Commercial/Business Tenants
  • Legal assistance for criminal cases

Who is Eligible?

Famillies and district staff from the Kansas City Public Schools, Grandview School District, Center School District, and Hickman Mills School District.

  • This is a FREE for those eligible
  • School-based
  • Provides families with a trusted legal consultation

Contact Justice in the Schools

Information provided through the webform will be shared directly with Legal Aid and used to assist in reaching you and providing help with your legal issue.

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Disclaimers & Instructions: This form is for referrals only. 1. Applicants are subject to eligibility requirements. Filling out this form does not guarantee that the applicant is eligible for Legal Aid's services. Even if an applicant is eligible, filling out this form does not guarantee that the applicant will receive legal advice, services, or representation. 2. Filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship with the applicant or the referring organization. 3. If there is a deadline in the next week, you should call 816-410-8432. We will try to assist you as soon as possible. By submitting the form you acknowledge these terms.