District Court Self-Help

District Court Self-Help

7th Judicial District Court of Kansas

District Court / Self-Help

Contact Us

Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm  & Fri: 8am - 9am (Evictions and Collections only)

Self-Help Office will be closed if the Courthouse is closed.

Welcome to Douglas County Legal Self-Help

We help people who are representing themselves in Douglas County District Court. We provide information, forms, tools, and resources to help with your case.

 
What is the online intake form?
This form helps us understand your situation and connect you to the best tools and resources for your case. Completing it is the first step in getting help from our office.

Important Information

  • We cannot give legal advice or act as your lawyer.
  • Talking to us does not create an attorney-client relationship.
  • It is always best to speak with a licensed attorney for legal advice and representation.

We help people who are representing themselves in Douglas County District Court. We can give helpful information, but we cannot give legal advice or be your lawyer. Our job is to guide you to the forms, tools, and resources you might need.

Our Hours

Monday - Thursday

9am - 4pm

Friday

  • 8am - 9am: Evictions and collections only
  • 9am - 4pm: All other cases

Location: JLE Building | 111 E. 11th St. | Lawrence, KS 66044

Resources

Responding to an Eviction Case: Kansas Judicial Council Responding to an Eviction Case

Rent and Utility Assistance Application: Housing Stabilization Collaborative Application

Eviction Trial video

After the Eviction Trial

Collection  - After Eviction Trial

Eviction Appeals

Kansas Residential Landlord & Tenant Act PDF: LLTENAct2005.pdf (hcci-ks.org)

2023 Kansas Landlord & Tenant Statutes: Landlord & Tenant Statutes 

2023 Kansas Civil Statute: Chapter 61 Limited Civil Statute

Find your case type to get started at Kansas Judicial Council Legal Forms or Kansas Legal Services.

Kansas Judicial Council: Legal Forms

Kansas Legal Services: Free Legal Forms

Our Mission

Connecting the community and the legal system through the courts. Volunteering fosters a trusting and collaborative environment within the justice system which advances the welfare of our community.

Become A Volunteer

Play a crucial role in serving the patrons of District Court.

Find a traffic ticket or court case using the county court’s website.  *If you were issued a ticket by Lawrence Police Department your case may be in City of Lawrence, KS Municipal Court.

District Court: Kansas District Court Public Access Portal

Municipal Court: City of Lawrence - Municipal Court

Free or Low-Cost Legal Help

Get free or low-cost legal help at Kansas Legal Services

Go to Online Application

Kansas Elder Hotline 

Serves Kansas residents aged 60 or older and provides access to an attorney to answer legal questions and referrals to other resources when needed. 

888-353-5337

Kansas Free Legal Answers (ABA)  

Provides virtual legal advice by attorneys for qualifying persons at no cost by attorneys licensed in the State of Kansas. 

https://kansas.freelegalanswers.org/

ABA Federal Free Legal Answers 

Provides legal advice by volunteer attorneys to a specific question about your immigration or veteran’s law issue. 

https://abafederal.freelegalanswers.org/

Hire a Lawyer

Get help at the Kansas Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service

Get Client Referrals

Tenants Issues and Rights

Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms

Understanding Court Papers: What to Do After Being Served

Judicial and Law Enforcement Building

111 E 11th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States

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JLE Building