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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 IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance 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.

Provides legal assistance and education to farmers in the areas of:- Credit problems- Disaster assistance- Farm policy- Farm preservation advocacy- Farmers' markets- Genetically modified organisms- Race discrimination in farming- Sustainable/organic agriculture- Wind energy

Advice and brief services on various real estate matters statewide. Common issues covered:- Association liens or regulations- Foreclosure, refinancing, or loan modification- Property violation: city assessed fines- Title disputes- Victim of equity stripping or predatory lending

Provides legal resources including:- Law Library: current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public- Legal Clinics: Individuals can get legal advice concerning their case if an attorney does not represent them. Clinic sessions are a one-time event to assist those who are representing themselves in the courts. Legal clinics are remote.- Criminal Expungement- Family (Divorce; legal separation; custody; maintenance; annulment; and child support)- Financial (Debtor/creditor or pre-bankruptcy counseling; real estate/mortgage foreclosure; answer to a debt-related lawsuit against the individual; and, garnish/asset levy (debtor side only))?

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 IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance 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.

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.

Provides free telephone consultation services of up to 30 minutes with a volunteer attorney who need help representing themselves. The clinic offers free brief legal advice for people who represent themselves in appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Minnesota Supreme Court. The attorneys are not obligated to represent individuals and their case. However, the attorneys may help individuals with:- Answering questions about deadlines, papers needed to file, fee waivers, motions, appellate briefs, and serving the other party- Free legal advice during the clinic session but will not represent people in their legal case- Understanding the rules and procedures when filing an appeal with the Minnesota Court of AppealsNOTE: Attending the clinic does not extend an individual's time to appeal their case

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

Free legal advice and basic services on a variety of civil issues including immigration, housing, and debt collection

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 IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance 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.

Provides support for victims/survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and hate/bias violence. Specializing in working with LGBTQ+ communities.Services provided include:- Helpline staffed with trained advocates to help those experiencing violence, harassment, or harm- Crisis intervention services, confidential crisis counseling, and advocacy services for LGBTQ+ victims/survivors of violence and harassment- Assistance with navigating systems, safety planning, providing referrals to shelter, peer counseling, and filing protective orders- Referrals for resources and services provided by community organizations, including pro bono LGBTQ+ friendly attorneys- Filing police reports, pursuing reparations- Support groups for LGBTQ+ victims/survivors of violence on occasion- Will work with LGBTQ+ youth and adultsNote: Does not directly provide shelter or legal services only referrals

Provides legal advice and representation for youth. Services include:- Help understanding legal options- Help understanding legal rights and responsibilities

Offers support and advocacy services for individuals who have been victims of a crime. Services include:- 24 hour crisis line for those experiencing abuse- Assistance at the hospital following a 911 or crisis call- Assistance in filing for a Harassment Restraining Order- Court assistance- Emergency short-term housing (up to 5 days) and shelter coordination for long-term housing with shelters- Individual support- Information and referral services- Ongoing support, counseling, and groups- Safety planning- Victim's rights informationNote: Emergency funds are sometimes available to specifically assist clients facing crisis and financial barriers to maintain or attain financial independence from abusers

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.

Criminal Expungement ClinicAnoka County Law Library partners with Central Minnesota Legal Services for a presentation and clinic to assist individuals in search of criminal expungement. Attorneys give a presentation about the process. Following the presentation, attorneys meet with people thar qualify who have questions and provide additional information.Family Law ClinicsProvides lawyers who may be able to review legal papers, answer questions about the law, and advise on court proceedings. Currently being run remotely with the option of speaking to attorneys via Zoom or phone call. Attorneys can advise about divorce, orders for protection, child support motions, custody matters, and parenting time (visitation). Joint program with Anoka County Law Library and Central Minnesota Legal Services.Other Services- Computers: For internet access and document preparation- Fax- Legal reference assistant- Microfiche/ultrafiche reader-printer- Photocopies- Printing- Westlaw access- Wi-Fi

Offered by the Scott County Law Library, Minnesota Justice Foundation (law students from Hamline, St. Thomas, University of Minnesota, and William Mitchell), and local volunteer attorneys. Law students, under the supervision of practicing attorneys, assist participants in using the Minnesota Self-Help Center I-Can program to fill out divorce paperwork. The I-Can program is an online form tool that asks the user questions and creates the forms needed to start a divorce. Participants have the opportunity to submit their paperwork to the Self-Help Center for review before filing.

Provides civil legal assistance for older adults in the areas of social and economic needs. Assistance may include:- Elder abuse- Assisted living and nursing home discharges- Public benefits assistance

Connects individuals with legal resources and qualified private attorneys based on their legal needs. While referral counselors are not attorneys, they are trained to help clarify legal issues, determine the appropriate area of law, and facilitate initial consultations with private attorneys or refer clients to relevant government or social service agencies.

Provides legal advice, advocacy and representation for tenants with issues related to tenant/landlord law including Eviction Actions or Unlawful Detainers, Lease Terminations, repair issues, problems with public housing, subsidized housing, Section 8 housing and programs such as Group Residential Housing (GRH).

Opportunity for individuals to meet 1:1 with an attorney to ask questions, discuss options and get legal advice. Attorney provides one-time only legal advice during the session, and does not become the attorney representing the case.Dodge and Fillmore County ClinicsFamily Law Monthly Clinics - Child support - Custody - Divorce - Domestic abuse - Grandparent visitation - Harassment restraining orders - Legal separation - Orders for Protection - Name change - Parenting time/visitation - Paternity - Termination of Parental Rights - NOTE: Advice will not be offered on CHIPS mattersOlmsted County ClinicsCriminal Expungement Bi-Monthly Clinics - Expungement is a legal action to seal records so they are no longer seen by the public. In Minnesota, expungement is primarily used for criminal and eviction records. The Expungement clinic provided by this library deals with criminal expungements. Expungement clinics are intended to be a one-time event to assist those who are representing themselves in the courts. Expungement clinics are held in January, March, May, July, September, and November. This clinic is an opportunity for a brief advice consultation with a volunteer criminal defense attorney to ask questions about whether criminal expungement is a viable option for an individual's needs.Family Law Weekly ClinicsTypes of Cases: - Adoption - Child support - Custody - Divorce/dissolution - Legal separation - Maintenance - Parenting time/visitationFinancial Monthly ClinicsTypes of Cases: - Creditor/debtor counseling - Garnishment/levy against assets (debtor side only) - How to respond to a debt-related lawsuit filed against you - NOTE: Excludes any landlord/tenant questions

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 IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance 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.

Information and referral on life's issues and legal needsLibrary for members:- Topics of Men's issues: Relationships, health, psychological, and sexuality- Book loan and reference/informationFamily Law Clinics targeted to the needs of men and women regarding:- Divorce or dealing with other family law issues- Clinic held 7 pm - 9 pm 1st Wednesday of each monthIssue presentations are offered each Wednesday on:- Parenting- Anger- Health and addiction- Job satisfaction- Sexuality: relationships, sexual orientation and masculinity- SpiritualityMen Talk newsletter and on-line Resource Directory on Website12 session anger management class: "Men Helping Men With Anger"- For men who desire to improve their relationships at home and at work- All anger management classes hybrid, meaning the participants may attend in person or online. In person is recommended - Alumni groups for men who have completed the class12 Session Moving Toward Empowerment class - For men who have successfully completed the Men Helping Men With Anger class and want to deepen their learning. All classes are hybrid, meaning participants may attend in person or online.

Provides legal assistance and educational opportunities and resources. Legal issues covered include:- Debt collection- Divorce, parenting time, custody, or other family law issues- Employment- Impounded car- Landlord/tenant or property- Probate- Purchase or service contracts- Simple wills and health care directives- Any other civil legal issues

Southern Valley Alliance partners with law enforcement, attorneys, and other agencies to advocate for and empower survivors to navigate the civil and/or criminal justice system. Services include:- Accompaniment civil court hearings and assistance throughout the court process- Court Advocacy Program: Assist survivors of domestic violence with obtaining immediate and long-term legal protections, as well as companionship during the petition and court hearing processes. Advocates provide survivors with a network of support and help survivors navigate the civil and criminal court processes surrounding domestic violence.- Emergency 911 cell phones- Explanations regarding the court process and judgments- Help with filing for protection orders such as an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order- Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, and crisis intervention programs- Safety planning