Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Free civil legal help for St. Louis-area veterans from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, the legal-aid organization serving St. Louis, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lsem.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Neighborhood AdvocacyHelping local residents and community organizations with vacant, abandoned and blighted housing in the City of St. Louis.
- Housing Law ProgramServes people with landlord/tenant issues, foreclosure and other housing problems.
- Lasting Solutions Family Law ProgramServes survivors of domestic violence and their families.
- Youth and Family Advocacy ProgramProvides legal assistance to homeless and at-risk youth and families in St. Louis County.
- Community Economic Development – Microenterprise ProgramProvides legal assistance and education for low-income entrepreneurs and community nonprofits.
- Connecting Kids to CoverageServes clients needing help related to Medicaid, as shown by the Connecting Kids to Coverage client testimonial.
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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