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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 Provides legal help and legal information to family farmers

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Offers guidance over the phone and online about: * Workplace accommodations * Disability employment issues * The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws * Self-employment options for people with disabilities * A to Z of disabilities and accommodations The Searchable Online Accommodation Resource allows people to identify options by type of disability, symptoms, or accommodations needed

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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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.