This study aims to describe the rates of legal involvement among adult shelter users. These rates are compared with rates of legal involvement in the general population. Gender differences in rates of legal involvement are also presented. Finally, these gender differences are analyzed using background, precursor, and present status variables that are associated with legal involvement. While gender differences in mental illness and substance abuse have received some attention, little work has been done focusing on gender differences in legal involvement among homeless adults. Since legal involvement is an important consideration among this population, an exploration of associated variables, including gender, would help prioritize intervention strategies. (Authors)