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Notice: The Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is not a law firm and does not represent clients in any capacity. The LRS is not providing you any legal advice and you do not have an attorney-client relationship with the LRS. The KBA makes no warranties or representations concerning a lawyer’s ability to handle a caller’s particular legal matter. The decision to employ a lawyer is solely that of the caller, subject to the lawyer’s willingness to accept employment. The LRS refers clients to licensed and experienced attorneys who have registered to receive referrals in specific areas of law and who are in good standing with the Kansas Supreme Court.

Helpful tips on submitting your request for an attorney

  • Include dates. When did this take place? Was it over a period of time (if so, include the date it started and ended).
  • Where did this take place? What city/county?
  • Has anything been done to address the situation? For example, if it is an employment issue, please include any attempts by you or your employer to address the situation. Have you provided or received anything in writing?
  • Include the name and location of the opposing party. For example, if it is hospital or physician, include the name(s) and locations of both. Are you related to the opposing party? If so, include what that relationship is and if the opposing party has an attorney.
  • If you are not sure which category to select, select Other. After we review your request, we can assign it to the correct category.

Note: Providing details will help us determine the next step. Delays in processing your request will occur if we do not have enough information. KBA LRS attorneys charge fees. Please do not submit a request if you need pro bono or reduced fee services.

Click here to fill out the lawyer referral request form

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a qualified, experienced attorney?
All KBA Lawyer Referral Service attorneys have been carefully screened for experience and other qualifications. On average, LRS attorneys have been practicing law for twenty years and are skilled in over one hundred areas of law, including family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant matters, personal injury, and worker’s compensation law.
How much will it cost?
There is no fee charged for a referral to a lawyer who is a part of the KBA Lawyer Referral Service. If you decide to consult with or retain the attorney, you should ask what fees are charged for a consultation and additional services. It is important to understand how the fees are determined and when they will need to be paid. Ask the attorney to provide a written agreement that states what services will be performed and what the services will cost. In situations when it is impossible to determine the exact fee, the attorney should provide an estimate.
What if I have been in an accident?
If you have been physically injured at work, at home, or in an accident, attorney fees are often dependent on you receiving a settlement or judgment. Usually the attorney's fee will be based on a percentage of you settlement or judgment. Cases of legal or medical malpractice are often handled in a manner similar to the above.
What will I need for the initial consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with an attorney you should bring all relevant documents and information. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of people involved and documents, such as lease agreements and contracts, will help the attorney understand your particular problem.
What if I cannot afford an attorney?
All attorneys who participate in the KBA Lawyer Referral Service charge attorney fees. Each individual attorney establishes his or her own fee schedule. Some attorneys require retainers (payments made by the client before any work begins) and some attorneys accept payment plan agreements. Some attorneys provide for payment to be made through a combination of a retainer and a payment plan for any fees required beyond the initial retainer. In certain cases such as bankruptcy, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters, a lawyer may only take a fee if you are successful in obtaining a settlement or judgment.
Need assistance completing a request?
If you are without internet service or need assistance with the online form, please contact 785-861-8826.

The KBA doesn't provide free (pro bono) legal assistance or representation. If you are in need of such assistance, please contact one of these organizations:

Kansas Free Legal Answers

This is a complimentary service for income-eligible Kansans to submit a civil legal question. Attorneys licensed in Kansas volunteer their time to provide legal guidance.
kansas.freelegalanswers.org.

Kansas Legal Services

Kansas Legal Services is a statewide, non-profit law firm and community education organization helping low- and moderate-income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation services. KLS is legal aid in Kansas, providing equal access to justice for the most vulnerable Kansans. Please call 316-267-3975, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, to see if help is available for your situation. An online application is available outside of weekday business hours, weekends, and holidays.
kansaslegalservices.org

A list of KLS expungement clinics can be found here.

KLS Elder Hotline — Free Legal Advice for Seniors

The Elder Hotline is a program of Kansas Legal Services in which private attorneys volunteer their time to field calls. If you'd like to see if this program is available to you, please call 316-265-2252, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will be connected to an operator who will complete an application for possible help or guidance. If the Elder Hotline ends up being available to you, please keep in mind that it is a volunteer legal advice hotline, and the private attorneys will not be drafting pleadings or providing representation. Also please keep in mind that no attorney practices in every area of law, so you may find it necessary to seek help elsewhere after speaking with an Elder Hotline volunteer.
kansaslegalservices.org

Disability Rights Center of Kansas

The DRC provides free legal and advocacy services to Kansans with disabilities, only for disability rights cases (Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, Ending Unnecessary Guardianships, Fair House Act, Medicaid denials, etc.)
Important The DRC does NOT take cases involving Social Security disability eligibility/appeals or workers' compensation.
Contact the DRC at: 1-877-776-1541
drckansas.org

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