The Legal Self-Help Office at the Douglas County District Court can help answer legal questions, provide information about legal rights, find and prepare legal forms and court forms, and provide referrals to free and low-cost legal services if needed.
The Self-Help Office can give detailed legal information about court matters but cannot provide legal advice or representation (IE what to do for a favorable court outcome). They can guide people through understanding the next steps in a legal process, what forms to fill out and to whom they should be submitted, or when and how to show up to court.
The primary focus of this office is for cases in the Douglas County District Court, including tenant-landlord disputes, traffic violations, small claims, garnishments, expungements, etc. The Self-Help Office also offers an Eviction Resolution Services program.
To get started, fill out an online intake form, email selfhelp@dgcoks.gov, or call 785-330-2868. The office also hosts walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Walk-in hours for evictions and collections are also available Friday mornings from 8am-9am.
111 E. 11th Street (in Judicial and Law Enforcement Building)|https://www.dgcoks.gov/district-court/self-help | selfhelp@dgcoks.gov | (785) 330-2868