Our Story
Five years ago, I moved to the beautiful area around Kirksville, Missouri, hoping for a fresh start. What I found was a community struggling with injustice—children being bullied without consequence, crimes handled inconsistently, and a legal system that seemed inaccessible to those who needed it most.
After experiencing discrimination firsthand and witnessing too many people's lives destroyed because they couldn't get the help they needed, I knew something had to change. When I had a gun pulled on me in my own home and struggled to get a protection order enforced, I realized the system wasn't working for everyday people.
That's when I decided to act. At 52 years old, I'm pursuing my paralegal certification and planning to follow it with my attorney degree. But I'm not waiting to help people—I'm already doing the work, assisting those who can't afford traditional legal services with document preparation, case research, and advocacy.
Who We Serve
LAPSUSA exists for people who have been left behind by the traditional legal system. We help:
Victims of Injustice
Those facing discrimination, harassment, or civil rights violations
Protection Order Cases
Individuals navigating domestic violence and protection order processes
Those Without Resources
People who can't afford traditional legal representation
Rural Communities
Residents of Missouri and beyond who lack access to legal help
What Makes Us Different
Personal Experience: I've been through the system. I know what it's like to feel powerless and ignored. That experience drives everything I do.
Technology-Driven: We use modern tools and cloud-based systems to provide efficient, organized case management and support.
Accessible Support: We help with document preparation, legal research, FOIA requests, case analysis, and advocacy—services that are often out of reach for those who need them most.
Nationwide Reach: Based in Kirksville, Missouri, but able to assist with cases in almost every state.
Real Mission: This isn't about money—it's about justice. Yes, I have a family to support (a wife, three children, a son-in-law, and five dogs who think they're all Chihuahuas), but I'm not here to get rich. I'm here to help.