Please complete the following application to the best of your ability. Any information left out or not provided will delay the review of your application and our determination as to whether we can and will be able to provide you with legal assistance.

We are receiving a large number of requests for legal assistance. Unfortunately, our remote work (due to the pandemic) and the volume of applications means that it is taking a bit longer to review and respond.

If you would like assistance in completing the application, please email us at intake@archcitydefenders.org, or contact our office at (314) 361-8834.


Please Note:

We are accepting applications for the following areas of assistance: criminal legal matters, traffic cases, municipal ordinance violations, housing/landlord-tenant, wrongful conviction/imprisonment/conditions of confinement, and police brutality.

We are NOT accepting or reviewing applications for family law related matters (custody, child support, visitation, divorce, etc.).

Unfortunately, our limited resources mean we cannot accept every case or legal issue that is submitted to our office.

It’s important that you not assume we will be able to help you and that you know you are still responsible for all legal obligations or deadlines regarding your issue while we review your application.

Completing an application with ArchCity Defenders does not make you a client and does not create an attorney-client relationship.