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Provides free legal advice and referrals on most civil legal issues, including:- Criminal expungement- Employment law- Family law (custody related to divorce)- Landlord/tenant- Legal Kiosk: Provides a private room with a computer and secure password login for use by youth to maintain court dates, appointments with the county, and other legal appointments. Must reserve the legal kiosk room.Volunteer Lawyers Network attorneys may or may not specialize in a given area but should be able to point clients towards resources if they are unable to offer assistance in a client's particular need.

Provides free civil and criminal legal services to enrolled Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members. services available:- Answer questions- Go to court- Notary services- Provide legal services- Resolve cases on behalf of clientsProgram does not accept all cases and may deny services based on criteria of the case and the client. Cases accepted:- Child Protection (CHIPS)- Consumer law and debt collection- Criminal law- Domestic abuse- Elder law (health care directives, powers of attorney, estate planning, probate, guardianships, grandchild adoption/guardianship/custody, Indian trust land/accounts)- Estate planning- Family law (divorce and custody/visitation)- Housing- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)- Juvenile delinquency- Probate- Public benefits (denial or termination of benefits such as Social Security)- Truancy casesCannot accept cases such as:- 1st or 2nd degree drug possession- Bankruptcy- Commitments- Criminal or civil cases outside of the service area- Drug sales- Employment discrimination- Federal court cases- Personal injury- Suing other band members for money damages- Worker's compensation- Wrongful termination

Private attorneys agree to take cases for clients who have been screened through the intake process and either need representation in a matter that is not an area of Legal Assistance of Olmsted County's expertise, or where there is a conflict of interest.Areas of available legal assistance may include: - Consumer/financial law - Elder law/wills - Employment law - Family law - Guardianship/conservatorship law - Immigration law - Landlord/tenant housing law - Property/real estate law

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

Deals only with civil law issues, does not cover criminal law:- Attorneys will only advise on wills and do not draw them up- High priority for seniors with "consumer questions" since so many seniors are victims of consumer fraudTopics include:- Housing- Medical assistance- Powers of attorney- Healthcare directives- Harassing creditor phone calls- Garnishments- Long-term care- Income and benefits issues

Administers legal programs and services through offices in Anoka, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Wilmar.Helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal education programs and clinics.Services include:- Family law- Housing issues- Public benefits- Employment- Criminal expungement- Consumer deptDoes not provide representation in CRIMINAL law matters

Individuals representing themselves in Scott County Housing or Conciliation Court who need help filling out paperwork or preparing required forms are able to meet with a volunteer attorney (2 are available) for a 20-minute consultation to get questions answered. First come, first-served clinic.

Provides guidance with a landlord/tenant or conciliation court question; clients can speak with an attorney for up to half an hour.

Free legal advice and brief services from volunteer attorneys with the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Services focus on civil issues such as:- Debt and consumer issues- Housing (tenant/landlord)- ImmigrationAppointments are typically brief, 15 - 30 minutes per client, and volunteers may occasionally need to cancel due to emergencies. Call the center to confirm schedules and availability.

Assists tenants with finding funding, alternative housing, and other resources to assist with legal questions

Provides legal advice and representation to renters from:- Discrimination- Evictions- Landlord harassment- Poor housing conditions and secure emergency repairs- Prevent unlawful lockouts- Secure emergency rent assistance- Utility shutoff

Provides free civil and criminal legal services to enrolled Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members. services available:- Answer questions- Go to court- Notary services- Provide legal services- Resolve cases on behalf of clientsProgram does not accept all cases and may deny services based on criteria of the case and the client. Cases accepted:- Child Protection (CHIPS)- Consumer law and debt collection- Criminal law- Domestic abuse- Elder law (health care directives, powers of attorney, estate planning, probate, guardianships, grandchild adoption/guardianship/custody, Indian trust land/accounts)- Estate planning- Family law (divorce and custody/visitation)- Housing- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)- Juvenile delinquency- Probate- Public benefits (denial or termination of benefits such as Social Security)- Truancy casesCannot accept cases such as:- 1st or 2nd degree drug possession- Bankruptcy- Commitments- Criminal or civil cases outside of the service area- Drug sales- Employment discrimination- Federal court cases- Personal injury- Suing other band members for money damages- Worker's compensation- Wrongful termination

Deals only with civil law issues, does not cover criminal law:- Attorneys will only advise on wills and do not draw them up- High priority for seniors with "consumer questions" since so many seniors are victims of consumer fraudTopics include:- Housing- Medical assistance- Powers of attorney- Healthcare directives- Harassing creditor phone calls- Garnishments- Long-term care- Income and benefits issues

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving:- Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits- Discrimination- Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)- Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords- Maintenance and repairs in rental housing- Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed- Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations- Utility shut-offs

Consultation with attorney in regard to tenant/landlord issues. Depending on the circumstances, the attorney may provide legal advice only, brief service or extended court representation.

Deals only with civil law issues, does not cover criminal law:- Attorneys will only advise on wills and do not draw them up- High priority for seniors with "consumer questions" since so many seniors are victims of consumer fraudTopics include:- Housing- Medical assistance- Powers of attorney- Healthcare directives- Harassing creditor phone calls- Garnishments- Long-term care- Income and benefits issues

Full representation on housing cases in Hennepin County court. Referral required from the Housing Court Project clinic or Legal Aid. Issues include:- Evictions- Lockouts- Non-emergency repair problems- Section 8 Housing and Public Housing terminations- Utility shut-offs

Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law, but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

Administers legal programs and services through offices in Anoka, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Wilmar.Helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal education programs and clinics.Services include:- Family law- Housing issues- Public benefits- Employment- Criminal expungement- Consumer deptDoes not provide representation in CRIMINAL law matters

Processes court cases filed in Polk County and offers other legal services, including:- Civil court- Court records - Criminal state trial court- Family court- Jury selection- Juvenile court- Landlord/tenant information- Law Library- Notary Public- Order for protection forms- Probate court- Traffic court