Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Kansas. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Kansans in housing, family law, consumer, and employment matters statewide.
Visit Website →Connects residents with attorneys for legal assistance and provides limited pro bono services.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for Kansans with disabilities regarding rights, services, and access issues.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income Kansans statewide in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help to low-income residents in the Kansas City metro area on housing and family law.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Kansas is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals with 14 judges. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 31 judicial districts. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations.
Governs rental relationships under KSA Chapter 58, Article 25, covering security deposits (one month max for unfurnished), maintenance, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, and ancestry.
Prohibits deceptive and unconscionable business practices under KSA 50-623, with enforcement by the Attorney General.
Provides unemployment insurance benefits and establishes employee rights during layoffs and terminations.
Governs rental relationships under KSA 58-2540, covering security deposits (max 1 month unfurnished), habitability, and eviction.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, and ancestry.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-888-363-2287
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Reduced state income tax rates and increased standard deductions, providing tax relief for Kansas families.
Ongoing legislative efforts to expand Medicaid coverage to additional low-income adults in Kansas.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years (oral) / 5 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $47.50 (claims up to $4,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $173-$250
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $173-$200
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide nonprofit providing free civil legal help to low-income Kansans in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Connects qualifying low-income residents with pro bono attorneys.
Visit Website →Free legal advocacy for Kansans with disabilities on access, discrimination, and civil rights issues.
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