Amanda Swinney Law to join Kansas City Court Connect on Oct. 2

Attorney Amanda Swinney will volunteer at Kansas City’s Court Connect on Oct. 2, where residents can get free review of eligible municipal warrants and cases. The event also includes a community resource fair and requires advance registration for court review by Sept. 18.

Why it matters: - Court Connect gives Kansas City-area residents one place to address eligible municipal warrants and cases from multiple courts. - The event also pairs legal help with community services, which can connect people facing court issues with support for housing, treatment, employment and other needs. - Advance registration is required for court review, which makes the deadline important for anyone hoping to participate.

What happened: - Amanda Swinney Law announced that attorney Amanda Swinney will volunteer at Kansas City’s Court Connect on Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The event will take place at the Kansas City Municipal Court, 511 E. 11th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. - Registration for the warrant and case review closes Friday, Sept. 18. - Event questions can be directed to Kansas City Municipal Court at court@kcmo.org or (816) 513-2700.

The details: - Court Connect is designed to help participants address eligible municipal warrants and cases from several area courts during one event. - The program includes free legal assistance and coordinated warrant and case review. - Courts listed for the Oct. 2 review are Kansas City Municipal Court, Grandview Municipal Court, Lee’s Summit Municipal Court, Jackson County Municipal Court Division 301, Raytown Municipal Court, Riverside Municipal Court, Clay County Associate Circuit Court for traffic matters and North Kansas City Municipal Court for warrant review. - Registration for the warrant and case review is available through the City of Kansas City’s official Court Connect page. - The event also includes the Fourth Annual Community Resource Fair, which is open to everyone. - No registration, court case or court business is required to attend the resource fair. - Participating agencies are expected to provide free information and assistance on employment, education and vocational training, utilities, housing and homelessness, substance-use treatment, mental-health treatment, veterans services and domestic-violence assistance. - Attendees must pass through courthouse security. - Weapons, tools, aerosol sprays and alcoholic beverages are prohibited and may be confiscated. - Photography, video and audio recording are not permitted inside courtrooms or at probation and cashier windows.

Between the lines: - Swinney said unresolved municipal cases can create uncertainty and make it difficult for people to know where to begin. - Swinney said Court Connect gives participants a structured opportunity to get information, speak with legal volunteers and address eligible matters involving several participating courts in one location. - The resource fair reflects the idea that court problems often overlap with broader life needs such as housing, treatment and family stability. - Amanda Swinney Law said the participation reflects its commitment to helping Kansas City-area residents understand municipal court processes and available community resources. - Participation in Court Connect does not create an attorney-client relationship with Amanda Swinney Law. - Availability or outcome of legal assistance depends on the participant’s circumstances, the event process and the participating court.

What's next: - Residents who want court review should register by Sept. 18 through the City of Kansas City’s official Court Connect page. - Event information and the registration link remain available on the City of Kansas City’s official Court Connect page. - Amanda Swinney Law continues to provide educational resources on Missouri traffic, DWI and municipal-court issues at the firm’s website.