If you have a legal problem not related to a criminal charge, if you cannot afford to hire a private attorney, you may qualify for help from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is a private, not-for-profit organization which provides free legal representation in civil cases to low income people. To qualify, your income must not exceed an amount set by federal regulations. To find out if you qualify, and if your case is the kind of case that Legal Services could handle, you may call Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - 314-534-4200. If you live in outstate Missouri, you may call toll free at 1-800-444-0514.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri handles cases from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and the counties of St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Warren and Washington. Although Legal Services of Eastern Missouri handles a wide range of civil cases, most of its case load is concentrated in the areas of consumer, employment, government benefits, family and housing law. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri does not handle criminal cases, personal injury cases, workers' compensation cases and family law cases which do not involve adult abuse or child abuse.

If your legal problem lies outside the service area covered by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, there will be another legal service organization which covers your area. You may obtain the number for legal aid in your area by calling directory assistance. If you think you have a legal problem and think you may qualify for help from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, you should call Legal Services as soon as possible. Again, the telephone number is 314-534-4200 or you may make contact through their web site at www.lsem.org.