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Through The Missouri Bar’s commitment to ensure all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education, its Citizenship Education Department offers a variety of free resources to help teachers educate students about government and Missouri law. …

At its summer meeting, the Board of Trustees of the  Missouri Bar Foundation approved four grants to help support law-related projects, including a mock congressional hearing competition for high-school students, scholarships for frontline personnel …

Lawyers have helped close the access to legal services gap by volunteering their time to assist more than 1,100 Missourians through a free legal advice virtual clinic

Each year, The Missouri Bar’s Citizenship Education Department hosts a free dynamic training program for educators specializing in American history, government, and civics. This year, 40 teachers from across the state attended Summer Institute, held …

Law Day is nationally set aside annually on May 1 to celebrate the rule of law.  What is Law Day?  Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share. It …

 Taylor Haas is an attorney at Johnson, Vorhees, & Martucci Law Firm in Joplin. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 10 on The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section …

      Keegan Tinney is a partner at Dreyer & Tinney in Joplin. A graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 5 on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors.

     Jackson Hobbs is an attorney with Lathrop GPM in Kansas City. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, he represents District 3 on The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council.

Next week is Missouri's Juror Appreciation Week. During the celebration, judges, lawyers, and court clerks will formally thank the 71,855 Missourians who served as jurors in 2025. April 26-May 2, court staff and legal professionals …

José Sandoval is a solo lawyer and owner of Sandoval Law Firm (Estate Planning & Probate Practice). A graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Law, Sandoval is a member of the 2025-2026 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy class.

If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would speak for you? Would they know what your care wishes are?  No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging …

Many individuals have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics — giving students the confidence to engage in democracy. But some stand out among the rest, and these are the ones we want to …

 Hannah Kiddoo Frevert is communications director at The Missouri Bar.

On April 20, high school students from across the state will showcase their constitutional knowledge at the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition in Columbia.  How it works …

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors created the Client Security Fund in 1966 to compensate clients harmed by a small minority of lawyers who fail to meet the standards established by the Missouri Rules of …

Each summer, The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education Department hosts a four-day professional development training at no cost to educators specializing in American history, government, and civics.The 2026 Summer Institute, “Guardians of the …

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - This morning, the anticipated State of the Judiciary address from Missouri’s chief justice did not take place. The Senate and House did not convene in joint session. In addition, on the Senate floor and through various media, …

Jefferson City, Mo. - Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly on Jan. 28, in the House of Representatives …

Missouri social studies and government teachers will have the opportunity to explore current topics, receive classroom-ready materials, and learn from members of the legal community with  two upcoming events from The Missouri Bar Citizenship …

The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section (YLS) works to facilitate the professional growth and public service of new and recently admitted Missouri lawyers. The YLS Council is comprised of approximately 35 lawyers from districts …

The Missouri Bar is seeking volunteers to judge the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition.  The competition, which will take place April 20, 2026, in Columbia, replicates congressional committee hearings, …

What is the Fee Dispute Resolution Program?The Fee Dispute Resolution Program is available on a voluntary basis to assist clients who feel they have been overcharged for legal fees by a Missouri lawyer and wish to dispute them. The program offers …

Hon. Patricia Breckenridge, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, along with Scott Robbins, 2025-26 Missouri Bar vice president, presented at Poplar Bluff High School Monday.The presentation provided the opportunity for about 350 …

Held the last week of October each year, the National Celebration of Pro Bono recognizes lawyers who have stepped up to help those who cannot afford legal services. You can be part of the celebration by volunteering with …

Each year, The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section partners with the bar’s citizenship education department to send lawyers to present to students for Constitution Day. This year, more than 2,000 students across the state had the opportunity to …

Today is Constitution Day, and I have been lucky enough to teach about the framers of this important document for almost 40 years. They are often either idolized for their wisdom or criticized for their hypocrisy. I view them as human beings who …

The Missouri Bar is committed to improving the lives of Missourians by providing for, promoting, and protecting justice for all. This mission drives the bar’s goal of ensuring that all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education.  The …

As Hon. W. Brent Powell stepped into the role of chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri July 1, The Missouri Bar caught up with him to discuss his priority topics while in the new role, his path to the bench, his passion for civics …

The Missouri Bar is committed to ensuring that all Missourians have access to ongoing civics education. One way this goal is accomplished is through professional development training for teachers. Each year, The Missouri Bar’s citizenship …

As court clerks, you may be asked to provide legal advice, something you’re not legally allowed to do. The Missouri Bar is here to help with a variety of resources to allow you to direct the public to legal services and information on Missouri …