Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Richard Stratton is a legal professional with extensive experience in housing law and public defense. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri since September 2022, Richard previously held the position of Assistant Public Defender at Missouri State Public Defender from October 2018 to September 2022. Richard's legal career began with roles as a Law Clerk at Clayborne, Sabo and Wagner LLP and as a Legal Intern within the Missouri State Public Defender's office. Richard earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, following a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Missouri State University.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri advances justice through legal representation, education and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need. With offices in St. Louis, Clayton, Union and Hannibal, Legal Services serves 21 counties in eastern Missouri with a range of legal programs including: Advocates for Family Health, Children's Legal Alliance, Community Economic Development Program, Connecting Kids to Coverage, Consumer Law Program, Education Justice Program, Elder Law Program, Family Court Program, Housing Law Program, Immigration Law Program, Lasting Solutions Family Law Program, Legal Advocates for Adults with Mental Illness Program, Marketplace Assistance Program, Medical-Legal Partnership, Public Benefits Program and the Youth & Family Advocacy Program. In 2016, Legal Services helped more than 31,000 Missourians, with over 12,000 helped through direct case work and an additional 19,000 helped through outreach, education, publications and referrals. 15,791 volunteer hours were provided by more than 520 individuals. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is proud to be a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantee, and we comply with all LSC conditions and prohibitions in acceptance of all funds.