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 free legal clinics monthly to low-income individuals and families Assistance may include legal advice, educational information, referral to a volunteer attorney or represent you in a legal matter.

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 free legal help to people seeking asylum, unaccompanied children, people in immigration detention, and people who have been victims of human trafficking.

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 The Hennepin County Adult Representation Services Department is an independent county organization that provides advocacy to clients experiencing poverty in civil matters where they are entitled to an attorney. Phone or in-person interpreters are available. Contact by phone or email prior to coming into the office so that an interpreter can be arranged.

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 clinics in the following non-criminal areas: * Business and nonprofits * Economic injustice * Family and community * Human rights and immigration * Rights and liberties Representation is provided by law students under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Some cases may be referred to other non-profit partners.

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 Offers civil legal aid (matters that fall outside of the criminal justice system) by attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota State District Court and Leech Lake Tribal Court. Programs available to income eligible residents, living at or near poverty, and living in Northeastern Minnesota, include: Private Attorney Involvement program providing free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income people for civil legal concerns such as: * Family law * Consumer assistance * Adoption * Bankruptcy * Employment * Estate planning * Guardianship/conservatorship * Probate * Real estate Legal Kiosk Project which provides kiosks stationed in a variety of community locations offering the public the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and, in some cases, attend online meetings and remote court hearings in privacy. * Kiosks can be located here Senior Citizens' Law Project that helps seniors by: * Advising clients * Representing clients in court and in administrative hearings * Negotiating on your behalf. * Helping you understand long-term care * Helping you plan for incapacity * Helping you protect your income and benefits, housing, and your safety and security * Helping you stop harassing creditor phone calls and garnishments

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 Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid gives legal help to people in poverty and to people of any income level age 60 or older or living with disabilities. Legal aid services include: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce when child custody is an issue * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The events calendar shows upcoming clinics. * Call 612-334-5970 to make an appointment At the monthly Wills Clinics attorneys help with: * Allocation (wills) * Power of Attorney * Health Care Directives * Transfer on Death Deeds The Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults 60+ with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. * Elder abuse * Assisted living and nursing home discharges * Public benefits - Food support - Cash assistance - Social Security - Unemployment denials - Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials - Reduction of home care services - Debtor/creditor issues

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.

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.

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 Offers a monthly family law clinic for men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues The clinic provides discussions on topics such as: * Divorce * Separation * Paternity * Property division * Custody * Spousal maintenance * Child support financial settlements * Co-habitation Family law attorneys volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend.

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 Legal Access Point provides volunteer attorneys who offer brief advice on a walk-in basis. Members of the public with general legal questions are able to speak with attorneys and receive 15-20 minutes of brief advice. Walk-in appointments are offered weekdays at the Self-Help Center of the Hennepin County Government Center (300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419) and one Monday a month at the Brookdale courthouse.

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 Offers free law clinics to residents of Olmsted, Dodge and Fillmore counties. Attorneys offer legal advice in the areas of family law, domestic violence law, and housing law. These sessions provide an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to ask questions, discuss options and get legal advice. The attorney does not become the attorney representing the case.

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 Offers brief legal advice clinics. All clinics are conducted over the phone and require advance registration. * Appeals clinic is available from 1:30pm - 4:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month * Probate brief advice telephone clinic from is available from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, on the 1st Thursday of the month * Unemployment Appeals clinic is available from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

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 Programs include direct legal assistance, education, and advocacy, for refugees and immigrants Able to assist with certain types of immigration-related cases, based on current program capacity. Unable to assist immigrants with other areas of law, such as housing, public benefits, employment or family law.

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 free legal clinics monthly to low-income individuals and families Assistance may include legal advice, educational information, referral to a volunteer attorney or represent you in a legal matter.

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 Offers free law clinics and information sessions held throughout Dakota County: * Family law self-help centers are held several days each month * Consumer law clinics are held twice a month * Other clinics and sessions covering tax information, immigration, and criminal record expungement are held throughout the year Provides: * Free representation in court for Family Law cases, Consumer Law cases and other areas of civil law * Free legal advice for qualified low-income applicants * Free referral services to private attorneys practicing in relevant legal areas (who charge a fee) This agency does not handle criminal cases.

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 Offers free legal help in a full range of civil matters, including: * Family * Government benefits * Housing * Refugees and immigrants * Education * Agricultural workers * Seniors * Consumer issues * Debt and creditor * Employment * Guardianship and conservatorship * Real estate * Taxes

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 Matches people experiencing poverty to volunteer attorneys for free advice, brief services or representation in court: * Call the intake line to determine eligibility and if the agency can help * Fill out the online intake form Volunteer attorneys may be able to assist with the following issues: * Family such as divorce and child custody * Civil * Debt collection * Housing such as eviction and eviction expungement * Immigration * Criminal expungement * Bankruptcy * Employment They do not represent people in pending criminal matters, medical malpractice, personal injury, public benefits, wills and estates, business or non-profit owner assistance. Can provide interpreters for most services.

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 Free legal advice and basic services on a variety of civil issues including immigration, housing, and debt collection.

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 Offers free legal help in a full range of civil matters, including: * Family * Government benefits * Housing * Refugees and immigrants * Education * Agricultural workers * Seniors * Consumer issues * Debt and creditor * Employment * Guardianship and conservatorship * Real estate * Taxes

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 immigration legal services including: * Green card applications (permanent residence) * U.S. citizenship applications (naturalization) * Green card replacements * Work permits (employment authorization)

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 Veterans Employed Through Legal Advocacy Work (Vetlaw) was created to address legal issues that can remain a barrier to employment or housing once other immediate needs are met. Provides all Minnesota Veterans with legal assistance, information, and advice via direct representation, community legal clinics, referrals, and phone services.

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 Offers free legal help in a full range of civil matters, including: * Family * Government benefits * Housing * Refugees and immigrants * Education * Agricultural workers * Seniors * Consumer issues * Debt and creditor * Employment * Guardianship and conservatorship * Real estate * Taxes

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 Programs include direct legal assistance, education, and advocacy, for refugees and immigrants Able to assist with certain types of immigration-related cases, based on current program capacity. Unable to assist immigrants with other areas of law, such as housing, public benefits, employment or family law.

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 Offers civil legal aid (matters that fall outside of the criminal justice system) by attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota State District Court and Leech Lake Tribal Court. Programs available to income eligible residents, living at or near poverty, and living in Northeastern Minnesota, include: Private Attorney Involvement program providing free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income people for civil legal concerns such as: * Family law * Consumer assistance * Adoption * Bankruptcy * Employment * Estate planning * Guardianship/conservatorship * Probate * Real estate Legal Kiosk Project which provides kiosks stationed in a variety of community locations offering the public the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and, in some cases, attend online meetings and remote court hearings in privacy. * Kiosks can be located here Senior Citizens' Law Project that helps seniors by: * Advising clients * Representing clients in court and in administrative hearings * Negotiating on your behalf. * Helping you understand long-term care * Helping you plan for incapacity * Helping you protect your income and benefits, housing, and your safety and security * Helping you stop harassing creditor phone calls and garnishments

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 free civil and criminal legal services to enrolled members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe They do not accept all cases. They have the right to deny service based upon the criteria of the case and the client.