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Provides legal services for individuals who have been denied, reduced, or terminated government benefits
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Provides legal aid to individuals who rely on cash, food, and medical assistance programs when their benefits are denied, terminated, or reduced. Services may include:
- Contacting the county to learn what happened to fix errors
- Eligibility requirements for getting benefits
- How amounts are determined
- Legal advice or representation for programs such as General Assistance (GA), Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Unemployment Insurance
- Represent clients at appeal hearings like SSI or UI hearings
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Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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Provides legal representation and advice to older adults. Handles cases such as:
- Abusive debt collection practices
- Issues with government benefits such as Medical Assistance (MA) or Social Security SSI programs
- Elder Abuse
- Housing issues such as eviction or reasonable accommodations of disabilities
- Nursing home issues (payment, conditions, and discharge)
- Utility shut-off assistance
Assists agricultural workers with employment-related legal issues and improves the working and living conditions of agricultural workers. Cases that are generally accepted: - Employer-provided housing concerns
- Employment discrimination and retaliation
- H-2A contract violations
- Labor trafficking
- Limited public benefits assistance
- Problems during the recruitment process
- Wage theft
- Workplace health and safety violations
Provides legal representation and advice to older adults. Handles cases such as:
- Abusive debt collection practices
- Issues with government benefits such as Medical Assistance (MA) or Social Security SSI programs
- Elder Abuse
- Housing issues such as eviction or reasonable accommodations of disabilities
- Nursing home issues (payment, conditions, and discharge)
- Utility shut-off assistance
Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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Provides legal services for individuals who have been denied, reduced, or terminated government benefits
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Provides legal representation and advice to older adults. Handles cases such as:
- Abusive debt collection practices
- Issues with government benefits such as Medical Assistance (MA) or Social Security SSI programs
- Elder Abuse
- Housing issues such as eviction or reasonable accommodations of disabilities
- Nursing home issues (payment, conditions, and discharge)
- Utility shut-off assistance
Helps new refugees, especially within their first year in the United States, adjust to American society and achieve self-sufficiency. In collaboration with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, the program assists with public benefits, housing, refugee resettlement, immigration-related support, and limited transportation to essential services.
Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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DB101 assists individuals with disabilities, ages 13 to 65, in understanding how income may impact benefits, enabling informed decision-making and reducing fears about work integration. The service includes:
- Web-Based Tools: Offers online estimators to help individuals plan and set work goals, providing personalized success tips.
- Expert Assistance: Through the Chat with a Hub feature, individuals can connect with experts for personalized guidance, answers to questions, and connections to community resources. This includes support for those with communication impairments, developmental disabilities, hearing loss, mental illness, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments.
- Informational Resources: Provides comprehensive information about benefits programs and work-related rules, accessible through a user-friendly website.
Provides legal assistance in criminal matters from petty misdemeanors to felonies, as well as many areas of civil law.
Civil Law - General
- Collections
- Commitment
- Expungement
- Garnishment
- General Assistance
- Housing
- Landlord/Tenant
- Name Change
- Native American Enrollment
- Public Assistance
- SSI
- Unemployment
- Unlawful Detainer
Civil Law - Family
- Child Support
- CHIPS
- Custody
- Dissolution
- Guardianship
- Harassment
- Long Term Foster Care
- Orders for Protection
- Paternity
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Visitation
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Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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Provides legal representation and advice to older adults. Handles cases such as:
- Abusive debt collection practices
- Issues with government benefits such as Medical Assistance (MA) or Social Security SSI programs
- Elder Abuse
- Housing issues such as eviction or reasonable accommodations of disabilities
- Nursing home issues (payment, conditions, and discharge)
- Utility shut-off assistance
Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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Provides a free case evaluation and assist individuals with their Social Security Disability claims. Assistance includes:
- Act on client's behalf as a representative with the Social Security Administration
- Assist clients in getting qualified for disability benefits
- Develop complex medical and vocational claim strategies to make certain that clients get the benefits they are eligible for
- Help schedule independent examinations from medical experts when necessary to strengthen claims
- Manage all notices and correspondence on behalf of clients, complete forms, obtain and submit medical forms and evidence, and track deadlines for claim submissions/appeals filing
- Provide regular reports on the status of claims
- Review Social Security files, reach conclusions on actions taken, and evaluate the need for further records and evidence
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Provides legal representation and advice to older adults. Handles cases such as:
- Abusive debt collection practices
- Issues with government benefits such as Medical Assistance (MA) or Social Security SSI programs
- Elder Abuse
- Housing issues such as eviction or reasonable accommodations of disabilities
- Nursing home issues (payment, conditions, and discharge)
- Utility shut-off assistance
Provides legal services for individuals who have been denied, reduced, or terminated government benefits
What's Here
Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.
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- Access to donated items - Advocates - Court and/or welfare advocacy - Food - Help with immigration needs - Help with Orders for Protection - Information and referral - Safe and secure building
Provides legal services for individuals who have been denied, reduced, or terminated government benefits
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Offers comprehensive advocacy support to help individuals understand and access benefits. This includes assisting with applications for Social Security disability benefits and Continuing Disability Reviews, as well as helping individuals apply for public assistance programs through the Minnesota Department of Human Services, such as cash, food, and health care,
Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 55 and older. Programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, music, social clubs, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning opportunities. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid visits are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (appointments are required).