Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Free civil legal help for Springfield-area veterans from Legal Services of Southern Missouri, the legal-aid organization serving Springfield, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lsosm.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Domestic/Sexual ViolenceServes adult and child victims of abuse, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.
- ConsumerServes people with issues such as debt collection, lending practices, contract issues, and unfair or deceptive sales practices.
- Community Education/ OutreachServes partnering agencies and community groups upon request.
- HousingServes tenants with cases such as lease agreement disputes, landlord lockouts, poor living conditions and public housing issues.
- ExpungementServes people with arrests, charges, or convictions in Missouri who may need help expunging or closing an arrest record.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to reach them
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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