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 Programs include direct legal assistance, education, and advocacy, for refugees and immigrants Able to assist with certain [types of immigration-related cases](https://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help/cases-served), based on current program capacity. Unable to assist immigrants with other areas of law, such as housing, public benefits, employment or family law.

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 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 (https://www.vlnmn.org/intake) 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.

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 low-cost legal representation to clients for family law matters: * Dissolution / Divorce * Division of property * Paternity * Custody or parenting time (Visitation) * Child support - Establishment and modification * Parenting time * Third party custody

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 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 Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The [events calendar](https://mylegalaid.org/events) 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

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 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 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

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

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 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 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 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](https://www.legalkiosk.org/locations) 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

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 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 Provides legal help and legal information to family farmers

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 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.

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 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](https://www.legalkiosk.org/locations) 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

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 Support service offered on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Assistance available for filling out paperwork, applications, legal forms, etc.

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 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](https://www.tubman.org/get-help/legal-services/protective-orders.html) or Restraining Orders in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

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: Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The US Access Board is an independent federal agency. It works to make buildings, technology and other equipment accessible to people with disabilities. It provides: * Leadership in accessible design * Development of guidelines and standards on how to make things accessible * Information, training, and technical assistance on the rules about accessible design in new construction and alterations * Investigation of complaints from the public filed under the Architectural Barriers Act, which requires that federally-funded facilities be accessible

DESCRIPTION: State and Federal laws protect people with disabilities from illegal discrimination. Offers assistance to individuals with disabilities who have been discriminated for any of the following: * Employment * Housing * Public Accommodation (businesses) * Public Services (government) * Education * Transportation * Banking and Credit