<p>In this episode of <em>Missouri Law Matters</em>, Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Judge Corey Moon to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing rural Missouri: <strong>legal deserts</strong>.</p><p>What happens when there are fewer than one lawyer for every 1,000 people? Many rural counties in Missouri have only a judge and a prosecutor - leaving residents without meaningful access to legal help.</p><p>Together, Judge Hamner and Judge Moon explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why rural areas struggle to recruit and retain attorneys</p></li><li><p>How community service and engagement impact legal access</p></li><li><p>Incentive programs from other states, like South Dakota</p></li><li><p>The growing role of <strong>technology in law</strong> and virtual hearings</p></li><li><p>Why access to justice matters for every Missourian</p></li></ul><p>This conversation highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions and ongoing efforts by <strong>Missouri courts and the Missouri Bar</strong> to address gaps in access to justice.</p><p>🔗 Watch more <em>Missouri Law Matters</em> episodes here: https://bit.ly/4kSekXO</p>