About Us

SLS can only advise and represent currently registered Wichita State students because we are funded by the Wichita State University Student Government through the Student Activity Fee. However, SLS provides free notary services to students, faculty and staff.

You can fill out a request form on our website, call our office at (###) ###-### or email us at SLS@wichita.edu. 

Yes. We have one licensed attorney on staff.

*INSERT NAME* received her law degree from the University of Iowa. She has been practicing law since 2010 and has been with SLS since 2014.

All attorneys are in good standing with the Kansas Supreme Court.

Yes. Our staff is bound by the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct just like any other law office. Communication about legal issues in appointment requests, at initial consultations, follow-up meetings and during client representation is strictly confidential. For more information, visit our confidentiality page.

Yes. SLS is open year-round. This includes fall, winter, spring and summer break.

No. We are here to advise and educate students as to their legal rights and responsibilities. While we do provide criminal and civil defense services, we also help students who are being mistreated by non-student third parties (e.g. landlords). SLS provides a variety of proactive and preventative legal services including lease and other contract review, living wills, powers of attorney, name changes, protective orders and notarization of documents.

 Advice and representation is free. We do not represent students until a client agreement has been signed by all parties. Students are still responsible for filing fees and other expenses (ex. subpoenas, expert witnesses)

We believe that legal advice and representation is a basic need. Charging for services is a barrier to students. We strive to provide all Wichita State students with access to the justice system.

Yes. Our office regularly represents Wichita State students in Sedgwick County and in appeals to the Kansas Supreme Court. We represent students in a number of areas including: criminal defense, small claims and divorce.

Yes. SLS is a small office with a wide variety of practice areas. Our attorneys do not specialize in any particular area of law, and may need to refer students to other attorneys. In addition, SLS attorneys only practice law in the state of Kansas.

No. We cannot give you legal advice if it would adversely affect another Wichita State student. We offer free mediation services if all students involved would like to come in to discuss the situation. Additionally, we also have a local attorney list.

No. While SLS attorneys do not represent Wichita State University, they do not advise or represent students in claims involving Wichita State. If you have a dispute with the Wichita State, you can contact the Wichita State Ombudsperson or talk to a private attorney.

We can only speak to parents if a student has given us express authorization. Students are not required to give us that authorization.

Yes. SLS attorneys regularly provide educational programming to student groups and University departments on a variety of issues including tenants’ rights, police interactions, and criminal law. Click here to request a presentation.