Legal Resources
Intro and Online Self-Help Center
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library staff identify reliable organizations to provide access to Kansas-specific legal forms and information.
- Library staff cannot give legal advice.
- Library staff will help customers access online resources and print forms.
- Public computers, scanning and faxing are available for free.
Online Self-Help Center
Online Self-Help
- Starting point for many research needs
- Pulls together information from trusted legal websites and community resources
- Provides information, forms, and tools to help Kansans with district court processes
- Provides support to individuals interacting with our Kansas court system
- For people involved in court cases who are not represented by an attorney
Self-Help Center at Shawnee County District Court
Shawnee County District Court
2nd floor, Room 202
200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(785) 251-6721
https://shawneecourt.org/323/Self-HelpFormsRules
Legal Aid Days Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Pre-printed forms
- Computers for locating online legal forms
- Additional resources available
Local Court Information
Third Judicial District, Shawnee County
https://shawneecourt.org
Access information related to Jury Duty, Public Access court records, and locate Docket schedules.
200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
785-251-6700
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
City of Topeka Municipal Court
https://topeka.gov/m-court/index.php
Topeka Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, responsible for violations of city ordinances, which include traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses.
214 SE 8th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
785-368-3776
Find an Attorney
Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
https://ksbar.org/?pg=lrs_public
The KBA Lawyer Referral Service refers clients to licensed and experienced attorneys in specific areas of law. The KBA does not provide free (pro bono) legal assistance or representation.
Kansas Legal Services
https://www.kansaslegalservices.org
Helps low and moderate income people in Kansas as a non-profit law firm and community education organization. As legal aid in Kansas, provides equal access to justice for the most vulnerable Kansans including Kansas Elder Hotline. You must apply for legal assistance: call 316-267-3975, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online application process is ONLY available Monday-Thursday.
Washburn University Law Clinic
https://www.washburnlaw.edu/about/community/law-clinic.html
Offers free legal services in a variety of practice areas for people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. Accepting clients by appointment only, call 785-670-1191 for an intake interview.
Kansas Free Legal Answers
https://kansas.freelegalanswers.org
Attorneys licensed in Kansas volunteer their time to provide free legal guidance on a range of civil legal topics for income-eligible Kansans.
Disability Rights Center of Kansas
https://www.drckansas.org/get-help
Provides free advocacy and legal services for Kansans with disabilities, with their disability rights issues. Contact the DRC at 877-776-1541.
Find a Notary
Different types of businesses may employ notaries including banks and credit unions, shipping stores, law offices and legal professionals, libraries, government offices, tax preparer or accountants, real estate office, and mobile notary. You can verify the status of a Kansas Notary, but a complete list of local notaries does not exist.
Kansas Secretary of State Search for a Notary Public
https://sos.ks.gov/general-services/notary_public/notary-search.aspx
Verify the Notary name, city, and status and review Kansas notary duties and responsibilities.
Notary at the Library
https://tscpl.org/services/notary
Library notaries offer limited free notary service by appointment. Schedule online or call (785) 580-4400 to make the appointment.
