Student Legal Assistance

Wondering if you need a lawyer or where to find one?
Need a lawyer? Unsure whether or not to seek legal counsel?  The Missouri Bar can help you out.  After viewing their overview on whether an attorney may be necessary, take a look at their directory.  It provides a list of all lawyers who are in good standing with the Supreme Court of Missouri.  It also provides the Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service which can help you find an attorney to answer all your questions.  This lawyer will typically give a thirty minute consultation for $25 to help you determine the next step you need to take in dealing with your legal issue.

The Missouri Bar also provides numerous brochures, from probate law to tenant law, to assist you with any legal issues that may arise.  These are written in plain language and are a good first step in understanding the issues which you may encounter.

Legal Services of Missouri
This guide will help you find legal services by county.  These services, found on this site, are provided for individuals who meet low-income guidelines and who have civil legal problems.

Truman State University does not offer legal counseling.  You should seek counsel from the sources above or check your local telephone directory.

The University of Missouri Student Legal Services
The University of Missouri provides very useful information regarded laws more applicable to the college student.  Information from Small Claims Court to access to student records can be found on the MU Student Legal Services website.  While the majority of the laws highlighted are Missouri Statute and thus applicable to Truman State University, please be advised that Columbia, Missouri ordinances may not be the same as Kirksville's ordinances.

Tenant & Landlord Laws
If you have questions regarding your rental unit, your landlord, or anything else related to renting, please see the Renting in Kirksville Guide.  The Attorney General also has information available regarding tenants and landlords.

Student Conduct Code
If you have any questions regarding the student conduct code, please click here for the Student Conduct Code.

Kirksville Municipal Code
If you have a question or a problem regarding the City of Kirksville's ordinances, they can be found here.  For a quick overview of Kirksville ordinances that are typically more applicable to college students, click here.

Alcohol Use Rules & Regulations
If you have questions regarding the use, rules, or regulations regarding alcohol, please view the Alcohol Use Rules & Regulations brochure.

To view the State of Missouri's statutes regarding purchasing and consumption, click here.  Missouri laws dealing with "hosting" can be found here.

For a quick overview of Kirksville ordinances that are applicable to college students and alcohol, click here.

Department of Public Safety
Information can be found at the DPS Website regarding the University Police Department, Parking Services, or the Transportation Department.

Other Information
If you are in need of support from an office on campus or a community resource please go to the Student Support page for contact information.

Information pertaining to parental notification, access to student records, and Dean of Student's Holds can be found here.

Other Useful Links
University of Missouri Student Legal Services
The Iowa State Bar Association
Truman State University Counseling Services
American Civil Liberties Union
Better Business Bureau

All of the information provided on this site is intended to act as a guide.  This information should not replace or take precedence over consultation with an attorney.