Government Benefits - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

66 East 3rd Street, Suite 204, Winona, MN 55987

Individuals with incomes up to 187.5% of federal definition of poverty in addition to asset limitations. Does not handle criminal cases. Serves Blue Earth; Brown; Carver; Cottonwood; Dakota; Dodge; Faribault; Fillmore; Freeborn; Goodhue; Houston; Jackson; Le Sueur; Martin; McLeod; Mower; Murray; Nicollet; Nobles; Olmsted; Pipestone; Ramsey; Redwood; Rice; Rock; Scott; Sibley; Steele; Wabasha; Waseca; Washington; Watonwan; Winona counties
- Have all documents pertaining to the legal issues including any paperwork received concerning the case available before calling for a screening. - If the individual is a refugee or other eligible alien, then I-94, permanent resident card, etc. is needed for service.
- Office: 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Intake: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

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Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Carver County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Houston County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Martin County, MN
Mcleod County, MN
Mower County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rice County, MN
Rock County, MN
Scott County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Washington County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Winona County, MN

Description

Attorney representation on public benefit issues may include: - Cash Assistance: For families, single adults, people with disabilities - Child Care Assistance Program - Disqualification from work under Background Study Act - Emergency Assistance: Situations of utility shut-offs, unpaid rent, eviction - Expungement of past criminal record (limited situations) - Food Stamps (SNAP) - Garnishment of your paycheck or bank account - Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) - Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, MNsure - Revocation of Child Care License - Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Situations of denial or termination - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Situations of denial or termination - Unemployment Insurance

Providing organization

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Legal services for income-eligible residents

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