In today’s increasingly complex society, a basic understanding of legal issues is more important than ever. The Missouri Bar is here to help you understand and navigate the legal system.
On this page, you can download PDF resource guides to help you understand Missouri law. Please note these resources address Missouri law only, and not all brochures are available in print.
Find resources to help with disaster-related legal issues including The Missouri Legal Services Disaster Manual, a free online legal advice clinic for low-income Missourians, the LawyerSearch tool, and a list of discounted or pro bono legal services.
Individuals who committed certain crimes may have those offenses sealed under Missouri’s expungement law, reducing stress and opening the door to new opportunities.
Missouri’s 2026 Juror Appreciation Week is April 26-May 2. The right to trial by jury is the only right that appears in both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Missouri Bar, joined by judges, court personnel, and legal professionals, thank all Missourians who reported for jury duty in 2025 and 2026 as part of Missouri’s annual Juror Appreciation Week.
Coloring books
The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section and Missouri Bar Citizenship Education Department developed two coloring and activity books to help students better understand the government and our legal system. The publications are free and may be downloaded here or ordered through The Missouri Bar’s online order form.
These books are an excellent resources for:
This coloring book talks about rules and how our government works at both the federal and state levels.
What Do Lawyers and Judges Do?
This coloring book is designed to inform young people of the important role lawyers and judges play in the government of the United States, Missouri, and their communities.
Court resources
Missouri’s Courts provides legal forms and instructions on how to file a lawsuit or represent yourself in family court. Visit Courts.Mo.gov to download court forms. If you are representing yourself, click here.
Legal glossary
This glossary includes frequently used legal terms to aid you in understanding the law.
"Is It Legal To..." podcast
This podcast is a place where we ask the question “Is it legal to…” because the more you know about the laws that affect you, the easier it is to make good decisions about your life, your family, and your finances.
In this special project of The Missouri Bar, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Missouri lawyers about the laws that impact our daily lives. Each episode also features a “legal-ease” breakdown from Hon. Mike Wolff, retired Supreme Court of Missouri chief justice and past dean of the Saint Louis University School of Law, as well as a look at our rights and liberties from Dr. Tony Simones, director of citizenship education at The Missouri Bar.
YourMissouriJudges.org
YourMissouriJudges.org provides voters with information about the judicial process in Missouri, details about judges who are up for retention, and the Judicial Performance Review Committee’s findings. The website prioritizes educating people about The Missouri Plan, a nonpartisan, merit-based judicial selection plan that is a model for the nation.
