Legal Services

Older couple meeting with lawyer

Johnson County residents who are aged 60 and older receive:

  • Legal consultation regarding estate planning and advance directives
  • Education and assistance with powers-of-attorney, living wills and consumer advocacy
  • Advice regarding access to public benefits such as housing, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Services are provided by Kansas Legal Services (KLS) on a donation basis.

Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled at three locations throughout Johnson County. To schedule an appointment, contact the center you wish to visit. Be sure to provide the name of the older adult age 60+ for whom the service is requested. Clients are not billed for services, but contributions are gratefully accepted.

Roeland Park Community Center

4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, KS
913-826-3160

Appointment are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

Matt Ross Community Center

8101 Marty St., Overland Park, KS
913-826-2830

Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • Thursday, July 17, 2025
  • Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
  • Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

Sunset Drive Office Building

11811 S. Sunset Dr., Olathe KS
913-715-8860

Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of two dates listed below:

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • Thursday, June 5, 2025 (new date added, appointments from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025
  • Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (new date added, appointments from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

The Elder Law Hotline also makes volunteer attorneys available at 1-888-353-5337 a toll free number.

Explore Your Options Directory

The EYO Directory is a guide to resources and services in Johnson County with bookmarks, hyperlinks and special features for adults 60 and older.