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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 representation is provided to veterans, their families, and survivors at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Assistance includes: * Filing an Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims * Discharge Upgrade Program * Women Veterans Legal Assistance Program * Veteran Naturalization Assistance Program * Citizenship through Service

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 representation to people struggling with a complex family law issues: * Divorce * Custody * Child support * Child protection * LGBTQ family law issues. such as divorce, custody or child support Offers free legal representation for income qualifying victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims seeking Orders for Protection or Restraining Orders in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

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 advocacy for foster care youth in Minnesota. Appointed by the court to provide legal representation to children who are either wards of the state or have been removed from their homes because they are in need of protection. Also provides legal representation to foster children who request help.

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 Also offers the Legal Bus: a mobile legal aid office for outreach and community legal assistance

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 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 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 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 This agency provides free civil legal assistance on disability-related issues to individuals with disabilities statewide, regardless of age or income, on legal issues related to their disabilities. Services include: * Education about services available and rights to services * Advocating on behalf of an individual * Representation in court and hearings

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 Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations in northwestern Minnesota. They represent clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights. Types of cases include: * Child protection * Family law matters * Evictions * Garnishment * Civil Forfeiture * Indian law * Custody or visitation * Tribal Wellness Court

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 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 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 Support service offered on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Assistance available for filling out paperwork, applications, legal forms, etc.

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 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 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. Individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as their families, can call (651) 641-1011 within the detention line intake hours (Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm) to obtain general information about court proceedings, the Minnesota Detention Project, and the services the project provides at a first court hearing. Volunteers operating the phone line are not attorneys and will not be able to provide any legal advice.

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 assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations in northwestern Minnesota. They represent clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights. Types of cases include: * Child protection * Family law matters * Evictions * Garnishment * Civil Forfeiture * Indian law * Custody or visitation * Tribal Wellness Court

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 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. Individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as their families, can call (651) 641-1011 within the detention line intake hours (Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm) to obtain general information about court proceedings, the Minnesota Detention Project, and the services the project provides at a first court hearing. Volunteers operating the phone line are not attorneys and will not be able to provide any legal advice.

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 Immigrant Connection service provides help for immigrants pursuing legal status: * US citizenship * Lawful permanent residency * Employment authorization * Humanitarian relief * Travel documents

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. Individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as their families, can call (651) 641-1011 within the detention line intake hours (Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm) to obtain general information about court proceedings, the Minnesota Detention Project, and the services the project provides at a first court hearing. Volunteers operating the phone line are not attorneys and will not be able to provide any legal advice.

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 Attorneys from Stinson LLP law firm provide free legal services for patients They can help with legal aid issues such as: * Family law, such as divorce and child support * Guardianship and estate planning * Immigration * Housing * Government benefits * Other issues, as determined by the legal committee