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Gaslighting typically happens very gradually in a relationship; in fact, the abusive partner’s actions may seem harmless at first.
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
October 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Gaslighting typically happens very gradually in a relationship; in fact, the abusive partner’s actions may seem harmless at first.
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
We are excited to celebrate The Bar Plan Foundation & Karen McCarthy at our Party with a Purpose on October 28. They will receive one of our VAP Pro Bono awards! The award recognizes folks who gave their time and legal expertise to help our clients.
October 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
We are excited to celebrate The Bar Plan Foundation & Karen McCarthy at our Party with a Purpose on October 28. They will receive one of our VAP Pro Bono awards! The award recognizes folks who gave their time and legal expertise to help our clients.
Every domestic survivor deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to rise.
#JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday #DVAM2026
October 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Every domestic survivor deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to rise.
#JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday #DVAM2026
😀 We can't wait to celebrate John Wilcox Jr. at our Party with a Purpose on October 28. John will receive one of our VAP Pro Bono awards! The award recognizes folks who gave their time and legal expertise to help our clients.
October 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
😀 We can't wait to celebrate John Wilcox Jr. at our Party with a Purpose on October 28. John will receive one of our VAP Pro Bono awards! The award recognizes folks who gave their time and legal expertise to help our clients.
For years, Kristi endured unimaginable violence and control from her husband, Daniel. Kristi’s courage and love for her child led her to seek help. With Legal Aid’s support, she secured safety and a fresh start, building a hopeful, abuse-free life for her family
October 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
For years, Kristi endured unimaginable violence and control from her husband, Daniel. Kristi’s courage and love for her child led her to seek help. With Legal Aid’s support, she secured safety and a fresh start, building a hopeful, abuse-free life for her family
Yikes! Imagine trying to rebuild after gunfire shatters your windows — then falling behind on rent and facing eviction just weeks later.
As Legal Aid attorney Michelle Albano explains, Right to Counsel means tenants don’t have to face housing court alone.
www.kctv5.com/2026/10/02/s...
As Legal Aid attorney Michelle Albano explains, Right to Counsel means tenants don’t have to face housing court alone.
www.kctv5.com/2026/10/02/s...
Shooting victim faces eviction after repairs, rent assistance delayed
Delays in repairs left the family stuck with the damage until late September.
www.kctv5.com
October 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Yikes! Imagine trying to rebuild after gunfire shatters your windows — then falling behind on rent and facing eviction just weeks later.
As Legal Aid attorney Michelle Albano explains, Right to Counsel means tenants don’t have to face housing court alone.
www.kctv5.com/2026/10/02/s...
As Legal Aid attorney Michelle Albano explains, Right to Counsel means tenants don’t have to face housing court alone.
www.kctv5.com/2026/10/02/s...
On October 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren swore in Thurgood Marshall as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice in the nation's history.
#JusticeForAll #RacialJustice #SCOTUS
#JusticeForAll #RacialJustice #SCOTUS
October 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
On October 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren swore in Thurgood Marshall as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice in the nation's history.
#JusticeForAll #RacialJustice #SCOTUS
#JusticeForAll #RacialJustice #SCOTUS
October 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
It’s the final day, and the Generous Associates Drive is heating up!!! 🔥 The Drive ends at midnight tonight, which means anyone could still come out on top!
Polsinelli PC - $3,279.80
Spencer Fane - $2,402.50 d
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - $453.00
Lathrop GPM - $180.25
Polsinelli PC - $3,279.80
Spencer Fane - $2,402.50 d
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - $453.00
Lathrop GPM - $180.25
October 2, 2026 at 12:10 PM
It’s the final day, and the Generous Associates Drive is heating up!!! 🔥 The Drive ends at midnight tonight, which means anyone could still come out on top!
Polsinelli PC - $3,279.80
Spencer Fane - $2,402.50 d
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - $453.00
Lathrop GPM - $180.25
Polsinelli PC - $3,279.80
Spencer Fane - $2,402.50 d
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - $453.00
Lathrop GPM - $180.25
Health care is already expensive, and it's only getting worse. With Medicaid cuts and rising insurance costs, more of our clients will end up with medical debt and lawsuits.
thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...
thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...
Unpaid medical bills land hundreds of patients around KC in court each year. It's only getting worse
Nonprofit hospitals are required to help those who can't pay, but as medical costs rise and health insurance coverage shrinks, some patient advocates say hospitals need to do more.
thebeaconnews.org
October 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Health care is already expensive, and it's only getting worse. With Medicaid cuts and rising insurance costs, more of our clients will end up with medical debt and lawsuits.
thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...
thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to stand with survivors and uplift their needs, voices, and experiences.
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
October 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to stand with survivors and uplift their needs, voices, and experiences.
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
#JusticeForAll #DVAM2026
September 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Legal Aid’s Municipal Defense attorneys Steven Rowe, Janet Dobson, Warren Hayter and Lillian Melher represent clients in Wellness Court.
Check out this KSHB news report to see how the Wellness Court is making a difference.
www.kshb.com/news/local-n...
Check out this KSHB news report to see how the Wellness Court is making a difference.
www.kshb.com/news/local-n...
'I have a future': KC Wellness Court helps support participants by teaching them about business
The Kansas City Municipal Court merged the drug and mental health courts to create the Wellness Court. The court continues to innovate, creating pilot programs for those in the court system.
www.kshb.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Legal Aid’s Municipal Defense attorneys Steven Rowe, Janet Dobson, Warren Hayter and Lillian Melher represent clients in Wellness Court.
Check out this KSHB news report to see how the Wellness Court is making a difference.
www.kshb.com/news/local-n...
Check out this KSHB news report to see how the Wellness Court is making a difference.
www.kshb.com/news/local-n...
Andrea’s daughter was excited for kindergarten, but her special ed services were suddenly cut—no meeting, no re-evaluation. Andrea advocated for her, connecting with Legal Aid and VAP. Thanks to her voice, the school agreed to a new evaluation and proper support!
September 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Andrea’s daughter was excited for kindergarten, but her special ed services were suddenly cut—no meeting, no re-evaluation. Andrea advocated for her, connecting with Legal Aid and VAP. Thanks to her voice, the school agreed to a new evaluation and proper support!
Legal Aid’s Billie Orr joined a St. Joseph client, and host Steve Kraske on KCUR’s Up to Date to discuss domestic violence and the path to safety.
Listen here: www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Listen here: www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
September 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Legal Aid’s Billie Orr joined a St. Joseph client, and host Steve Kraske on KCUR’s Up to Date to discuss domestic violence and the path to safety.
Listen here: www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Listen here: www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
It's the final week and things are heating up! Spencer Fane remains in the lead. The Drive ends at midnight on Friday, so there is no way to tell who will come out on top!
Spencer Fane: $872.50
Polsinelli: $492
Bryan Cave: $353
Lathrop: $128.75
Spencer Fane: $872.50
Polsinelli: $492
Bryan Cave: $353
Lathrop: $128.75
September 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
It's the final week and things are heating up! Spencer Fane remains in the lead. The Drive ends at midnight on Friday, so there is no way to tell who will come out on top!
Spencer Fane: $872.50
Polsinelli: $492
Bryan Cave: $353
Lathrop: $128.75
Spencer Fane: $872.50
Polsinelli: $492
Bryan Cave: $353
Lathrop: $128.75
Did you know that on September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history -- nearly 200 years after it was established in 1789!?
September 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Did you know that on September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history -- nearly 200 years after it was established in 1789!?
We agree! An actual caring person beats an AI customer service bot!
Attorney Kaitee Brown (certified human 😊) helped her client with a Medicaid issue!
Attorney Kaitee Brown (certified human 😊) helped her client with a Medicaid issue!
September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We agree! An actual caring person beats an AI customer service bot!
Attorney Kaitee Brown (certified human 😊) helped her client with a Medicaid issue!
Attorney Kaitee Brown (certified human 😊) helped her client with a Medicaid issue!
Team Spencer Fane, under the experienced leadership of Kyle Klucas, had a week and jumped into 1st place with $872.50!! 😮😮
September 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Team Spencer Fane, under the experienced leadership of Kyle Klucas, had a week and jumped into 1st place with $872.50!! 😮😮
Hello, Wednesday! Here's something to think about as you finish out your week.
#WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll
#WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll
September 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Hello, Wednesday! Here's something to think about as you finish out your week.
#WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll
#WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll
Legal Aid offices are closed September 23-25 so our staff may attend our statewide legal services training. We will be back at our desks September 28, ready to put all that learning to work for the clients!
September 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Legal Aid offices are closed September 23-25 so our staff may attend our statewide legal services training. We will be back at our desks September 28, ready to put all that learning to work for the clients!
On Sunday, September 20, our Neighborhood Development Office hosted a reopening event for the New Neighbors Program. Applications will be accepted through the end of September. To check your eligibility, please contact 816-474-9868.
Learn more: lawmo.org/new-neighbors/
Learn more: lawmo.org/new-neighbors/
September 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
On Sunday, September 20, our Neighborhood Development Office hosted a reopening event for the New Neighbors Program. Applications will be accepted through the end of September. To check your eligibility, please contact 816-474-9868.
Learn more: lawmo.org/new-neighbors/
Learn more: lawmo.org/new-neighbors/
Sherry was juggling culinary school, five kids, and a rental plagued by flooding and repairs when she fell victim to a housing scam. Legal Aid helped her fight back, resolve problems with her landlord and stay in her home—so she could focus on her family and future.
September 22, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Sherry was juggling culinary school, five kids, and a rental plagued by flooding and repairs when she fell victim to a housing scam. Legal Aid helped her fight back, resolve problems with her landlord and stay in her home—so she could focus on her family and future.
Legal Aid is acting as co-counsel in a national lawsuit challenging the Medicaid work requirements enacted under H.R. 1.
Head over to our website to read the full press release: tinyurl.com/yd87vnap
Head over to our website to read the full press release: tinyurl.com/yd87vnap
September 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Legal Aid is acting as co-counsel in a national lawsuit challenging the Medicaid work requirements enacted under H.R. 1.
Head over to our website to read the full press release: tinyurl.com/yd87vnap
Head over to our website to read the full press release: tinyurl.com/yd87vnap
The Generous Associates Campaign leaderboard is heating up! 🔥🔥
Polsinelli is still holding onto the lead, while Spencer Fane made a big move from last place to second! With just two weeks left, there’s still plenty of time for the leaderboard to change.
Polsinelli is still holding onto the lead, while Spencer Fane made a big move from last place to second! With just two weeks left, there’s still plenty of time for the leaderboard to change.
September 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The Generous Associates Campaign leaderboard is heating up! 🔥🔥
Polsinelli is still holding onto the lead, while Spencer Fane made a big move from last place to second! With just two weeks left, there’s still plenty of time for the leaderboard to change.
Polsinelli is still holding onto the lead, while Spencer Fane made a big move from last place to second! With just two weeks left, there’s still plenty of time for the leaderboard to change.