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 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

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 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 (https://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help/cavc) * Discharge Upgrade Program (https://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help/discharge-upgrade) * Women Veterans Legal Assistance Program (https://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help/wvlap) * Veteran Naturalization Assistance Program (https://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help/vnap) * Citizenship through Service (https://www.vetsprobono.org/legal-help/vnap)

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 advocacy and free legal services to those who are discriminated against because of their faith, race or ethnicity

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 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.

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

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 clinics (https://law.umn.edu/clinics/clinics-minnesota-law) 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.

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 Offers brief legal advice clinics. All clinics are conducted over the phone and require advance registration. * Appeals clinic (https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/appealsclinic.jsp) is available from 1:30pm - 4:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month * Probate brief advice telephone clinic (https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/probateclinic.jsp) from is available from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, on the 1st Thursday of the month * Unemployment Appeals clinic (https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/unemploymentclinic.jsp) is available from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

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 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

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 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

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

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 free legal care to Minnesotans affected by cancer who otherwise have no access to an attorney's help for the cancer-related legal issues that directly impact their health and wellbeing: * Employment * Insurance * Disability * Estate planning * Financial issues

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

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 advocacy to all visually impaired Minnesota residents

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.

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 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.

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 Hotline to provide legal guidance to relatives, parents, and attorneys seeking support in child welfare cases. Attorneys are available for consult and direct representation for cases involving issues such as: * Delegation of parental authority and third-party custody * Immigration issues related to or impacting child welfare intervention * Challenges with the foster care licensing process * Appeals of licensing actions or denials and placement decisions * Child protection primary case intervention * Adoption procedure * Public benefits or supports associated with foster care, relative placements or adoption * Voluntary placement and consent to adopt agreements

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 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.

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

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 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

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 Offers culturally-specific legal representation to youth and adults free of charge * Legal counseling and representation, advocacy, and referral services for low-income juveniles and adults involved in the juvenile and/or criminal justice system Restorative justice services through partnerships with school districts and others

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 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

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 Helps families with legal matters governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act Work includes: * Representing Indian families affected by the child protection system * Collaborating with tribes, service providers and child protection professionals * Systems advocacy