Through the Legal Aid Clinic, KU law student interns provide legal assistance for low-income clients in Lawrence Municipal Court and Douglas County District Court. The clinic can help with:
- Criminal representation for juveniles charged with crimes in Douglas County District Court
- Criminal representation for adults charged with crimes and municipal violations in Lawrence Municipal Court
- Civil practice to represent individuals seeking expungement of criminal records in Douglas County
- Civil practice to provide legal assistance to individuals seeking name changes through the Douglas County District Court and legal advice on gender marker changes
All cases are screened for eligibility, clinic capacity, and conflict of interest before representation can begin. Capacity varies by semester depending on student enrollment.
1535 W 15th Street | 785-864-5564 | dgcountylegalaid@ku.edu | https://law.ku.edu/public-resources/legal-aid