There are approximately 6,500 active practicing lawyers in Kansas. They work across a wide range of fields and disciplines in both the public and private sectors. The Kansas legal services is the premier institution, offering advice to both low and moderate income Kansas residents. The state is home to a free legal service that is available both online and through a telephone hotline, where people can ask and get legal advice on issues they may be facing. Last but not the least, the Kansas Bar Foundation and Kansas Bar Association, which provides self-help pamphlets and brochures.