Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Douglas County, Kansas

Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Douglas County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.

Free legal aid in Douglas County

• Kansas Legal Services - Topeka Office — 712 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 201, Topeka, KS 66603; 785-354-8531. Serves Douglas, Jefferson, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties. Online Legal Assistance Application available.

Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.

Right to a lawyer in eviction cases

No guaranteed right to counsel. Douglas County's Tenant Eviction Defense (TED) program provides legal support to tenants facing eviction; apply through the county's online Tenant Eviction Defense Application. Source

Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer

If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:

• Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service — 785-861-8826
  No fee for the referral itself; each attorney sets their own consultation and service fees. Requests are made through an online form; the phone line is for help if you lack internet access.

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.