DESCRIPTION: Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Provides legal representation and community legal education to low-income people and seniors in northwestern Minnesota counties Representation focuses on priority cases, generally those most critical to life, health, safety, shelter, and basic subsistence income. Help may be available for issues that include but are not limited to: * Consumer issues like debt collector harassment, utility shut off, paycheck problems * Special Education complaints * Employment issues, unemployment benefit denial * Family, custody, and divorce * Protective orders * Housing issues * Public Assistance and Disability Benefits * Creating a simple will, power of attorney, or health care directive Let them know if you have another type of legal problem. If they don't handle it, they may be able to provide written information or a referral.