The Missouri Bar is the official statewide organization for licensed attorneys, serving as a comprehensive resource hub for legal professionals and the public. It distinguishes itself as the unified bar for the state, providing essential services, continuing education, and public legal assistance programs to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the legal system in Missouri.
The organization supports attorneys throughout their careers with practice management resources, ethical guidance, and professional development opportunities, while also offering the public tools to find qualified legal representation and understand their rights. It fosters a well-connected legal community through committees, sections, and online platforms, and emphasizes well-being and inclusion within the profession.
Services Offered
- Attorney Directory and LawyerSearch tool
- Continuing Legal Education (MCLE and MoBarCLE programs)
- Legal research access via Fastcase and vLex
- No-cost trust accounting and billing software (Smokeball)
- Practice management resources and guides
- Ethics opinions and guidance
- Lawyer well-being and assistance programs (MOLAP)
- Pro bono opportunities and Free Legal Answers platform
- Judicial performance reviews
- Dispute resolution services
- Publications including the Journal of The Missouri Bar
- Public legal forms and guides (e.g., Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care)
- Podcast (“Is It Legal To…”)
- Committees and sections for specialized practice areas
- Career services and job listings for legal professionals
- Government relations and advocacy
- Annual meetings, seminars, and conferences
The Missouri Bar serves all licensed attorneys and residents across the state, providing resources in English and maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and public service within Missouri’s legal community.
