Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Kansas City MO

This organization has no knowledge of law I would not recommend this place everything I talked about with her she didn’t even understand what the law entitled and she basically told me I was in the wrong after landlord, making me sign two leases in the year when already having a lease from April to April, but sign another lease in December to April and this legal aid, said it was all my fault I will be going to the bar association and filing a complaint against this organization everything I said to her, she counteracts it against me

This organization really doesn't help the average person. U have to be in a unique situation most times.

Has no regards to male survivors of domestic violence. I guess I should have told them that I identify as female so I could receive services.

In respects to domestic violence towards males the staff have no regards to what happens to them. Inquiries are made with derision, still playing to the trope that only males can be the perpetrators of violence. I lost everything because they wouldn't take me seriously. If you aren't prepared to reimburse me for the loss of my house that I paid for in full with my own money it would be a worthless endeavor.

He was very nice and willing to listen to everything I have to say didn't rush like I didn't matter and I feel comfortable that he will take care of the situation

Organizations like this ought to wake up and realize that AMBER HEARD is one example of thousands of the women who are willing to win at all costs to get the best of an ex. LAWMO has become a well oiled machine and parlaying a woman willing to lie about DV to take children and whatever they want with the sole goal of ruining the lives of men who deserved to be heard and represented but are instead steamrolled before they ever knew what hit them.

The amber heard epidemic has been growing in recent years andi hope LAWMO wakes up and recognizes these types when they come to their offices now that the low class narcissist type female has a face.

LAWMO was willing to represent my ex wife when she falsely accused me of domestic violence. They allowed her to aggressively take out her displaced anger and stood by her lies all the way through trial despite obvious evidence to the contrary. All the while refusing any mediation and preventing any reasonable discussions of a fair agreement when they represented her in the divorce that followed. An obvious tactic on a national scale (I’ve learned) of scorned women looking for revenge / personal gain who are willing to use this type of method to gain immediate and unquestioned leverage by taking children away from fathers so they can be used as a weapon throughout divorce.

Fast forward one year and this same organization said to ‘help victims who cannot help themselves’ refuse to acknowledge or right their wrong as my ex has since been charged with child abuse for the very children she has abused and used as bargaining chips BECAUSE LAWMO made it possible and protected her from scrutiny for doing so

It’s win at all costs mentality is a HUGE problem for a non-profit organization now receiving the kind of government funding that was paid out in the Johnson and Johnson settlement last month …. When asked if they would defend the children who are now the proven victims of abuse by this same individual?

Respectfully, that request was denied. Because justice for all isn’t for all of a conflict of their interests arises….

What type of principles of law and ethics must this suggest?

I would argue one that has become too powerful to have zero checks and balances and enough ego to refuse to admit and fix mistakes …. Or so much as look into what I now believe to be a widespread occurrence from a well oiled machine being used and abused by the portion of the dishonest ‘victims’ they were created to represent. (Whom by representing and refusing to recognize the possibility of this happening I imagine someday will be the long term survivals largest threat)

Sad story. And one I’ve tried many times to reach out to make them aware in hopes they might properly address

At least you got another W on this one.

Sorry it’s all that matters - my two little girls are what it was supposed to be about. Oh, and the facts.

Trying to evict squatters and since I own the property they would help them stay there but not me since I am the property owner?

If I could rate them lower I would. Got referred to them numerous times and called seeking an appointment. The Kansas City office in turn referred me to the Warrensburg office saying my issue was outside the jurisdiction of the KC office. Warrensburg said my issue is only handled by the KC office. I go back and forth talking to various people and finally I am told I will receive a letter from them with a document I can sign. = and they'll check to make sure I got all my stimulus checks but that is the best they can do to help me. I got the letter but there was NO document to sign included with it.

"Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to handle every eligible client’s case. Our staff must choose those cases in which our help will have a significant impact on the client. "

No, you mean your staff will pick and choose which cases they feel like taking while telling everyone else to go find a lawyer elsewhere. You will punt the issue to other agencies (IE the UMKC Self Help Law program or the Attorney General's office or to the Public Defender office) all of whom will say to go contact Legal Aid.

Then the cycle begins all over again. Oh yea, your help would have (had) a "significant impact" on me but you felt otherwise.

Don't waste your time. A Ryan reviewed my case, said he would discuss it Monday with the other attorneys to figure out what to do. I was told I would receive a call or packet in the mail Monday or Tuesday for my court date Thursday. Wednesday came around and I've heard nothing. So I called them and I find out they didn't take my case and Ryan was late mailing me my packet because he was busy.

Now I have no idea what to do for court tomorrow and I will probably be homeless before the week is over. Thanks for nothing.

Went to Legal Aid for representation. And even though they could not take my case due to its court date, they were diligent in helping me find another non-profit firm. I ended up winning thanks to their commitment

Called and called for weeks without response only to be turned away due to “under staffing” by a mail notice. They aren’t helping anyone in need especially if the parent has been abused and in fear of children’s safety. Find another avenue for help and don’t waste your time looking for answers with this place.

After talking to them, and then they would never answer a call or return a call for three weeks, we get a letter in the mail today saying they didn't have enough staff to handle the case and we needed to seek a lawyer immediately or lose rights? It would have been nice if they would have said this upfront. Don't waste your time.

I think the lawyer was very professional had lawyers before but I think he was helpful in every way wish he could have finished but I thank him very much

The only reason that I gave one star is because that’s the only way that I can make this review. I have been seeking help from these people even in the different locations. I was still denied each time on top of lies that was put on my denial letter. Information that I never gave them. My words were twisted around. I am not saying don’t go to them but for me I don’t think I will be trying to do this with them anymore. I will try to do this on my own. Kansas City Lawyer’s need to get on the ball. It’s sad to see professionals getting information wrong even when I have talked with you several times about things, no excuses!

No I do not recommend. As of this writing, no, I still (December) have not received my $1200 stimulus check despite doing everything I was told (and trusted)

I bet you tax attorneys got yours.

Merry Christmas

Could not help me at all waste of time I live on SSI and SSDI but could not do nothing for me it makes me angry