It’s hard to get legal help in rural Kansas. Now the state will pay new attorneys to practice there - Newton Kansan

It’s hard to get legal help in rural Kansas. Now the state will pay new attorneys to practice there - Newton Kansan

By Zach BoblittKansas News ServiceOBERLIN — Steve Hirsch serves as county attorney in four counties and as city attorney in 20 communities in western Kansas… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Rural Kansas faces growing shortage of lawyers - The Iola Register

Oberlin attorney Steve Hirsch highlights a growing shortage of rural lawyers in Kansas, prompting new efforts to recruit the next generation. OBERLIN, Kansas — Steve Hirsch serves as county attorney in four counties and as city attorney in 20 communities in western Kansas … and he has even more jobs. The 64-year-old also files income tax returns, helps handle affairs after someone dies and has been a member of nearly every civic organization tha…