Access to Justice group works to increase resources, attract attorneys to rural Kansas

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 917

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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TOPEKA — A “civil justice crisis” in state courts and across the country requires systemic change, and Kansas’ multifaceted approach is making a difference, a Kansas Supreme Court justice said Monday.

The state is addressing attorney shortages in rural areas and adding self-help resources for Kansans representing themselves, among other projects designed to make the legal system more accessible, said Justice K.J. Wall. He spoke at the third annual Kansas Access to Justice Summit, …

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