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Provides legal help to incarcerated individuals, assisting with civil legal issues such as prison conditions, family law, and torts. Staffed by law students under supervision. LAMP does not handle appeals for inmates to contest their convictions.

Legal assistance for housing discrimination including:- Refusal to rent due to protected class status (gender, race, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, age, etc.)- Refusal to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, or other discrimination in terms and conditions of housing

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.

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

Helps individuals connect with attorneys who will provide reduced-cost legal services

Volunteer attorneys spend between 15 - 30 minutes per client providing legal advice and/or brief services and assistance in preparing forms on conciliation court claims up to $15,000. Attorneys can usually complete and print the conciliation court claim form and can help prepare for a hearing, draft demand letters, and prepare a counterclaim or cross-claim related to an existing conciliation court case. Conciliation court issues could include:- Back rent owed- Damage to property- Defective goods- Defective workmanship- Property recovery- Security deposits- Unpaid wage claimsNote: Individuals receive free legal advice or brief services, not representation, from an attorney. The attorneys are volunteers and may have emergencies that may require them to cancel at the last minute.

Attorney referral listing providing names of attorneys licensed to practice by the Minnesota Supreme Court, with no disciplinary action against them, who practice within Dakota County in areas of law appropriate to clients' needs

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.

Client-centered advocacy services specifically for adults ages 50 and older. An advocate is available to meet in-home or in another safe location of the client's choosing. An advocate can meet with a client and caregivers or support people if desired, over the course of several weeks or months to help each person achieve his or her personal goals for safety and well-being. Services provided:- Arranging transportation to meetings and appointments- Connecting with government and community programs for additional services- Helping to identify and secure housing- Navigating legal systems and finding pro bono legal assistance- Offering emotional support, therapy and support groups- Offering resources for financial assistance

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.

Brief legal advice for people who are representing themselves in an appeal of the denial of their unemployment benefits. The clinic offers free 30-minute phone consultation with an attorney to talk about to individuals appealing their case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.The brief legal clinic is held twice per month by phone.NOTE: The clinic is for individuals who are representing themselves. The clinic attorney is not obligated to represent the customer. Before filing an appeal with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, individuals can attend the clinic, and get advice about how to proceed.

Provides eligible clients with advocacy and representation around criminal law and family law cases, and protection orders. Helps with legal matters in Hennepin, suburban Ramsey, and Washington counties.

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.

The Law Library is open for self-service during open hours on a first-come, first-served basis. Services available:- Assist in filling out court forms- Explain the legal procedure, court rules, interpret the text of the statute, legal opinion, or administrative regulation- Free legal consultation or referral of information to those needing legal advice. Call Elissa Bleess, Sherburne County Law Librarian.- The online library is available- Refer an attorney- Materials in the library are not available for check-out, but a pay copier is available

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.

Provides a wide variety of sexual health services and specialized care for LGBTQ individuals, including:- Annual exams, pap tests & colposcopy- Birth control, including IUDs and Implanon- Comprehensive sexual health education in the community- Comprehensive STI testing and treatment- Emergency contraception- Gender Affirming Hormone Care- Legal help for queer and trans people- Limited primary care services, including cold/flu, rash checks, and immunizations (Hepatitis B, HPV and Tdap)- Low-cost and no-cost Rapid HIV testing for uninsured patients- Mammogram referrals and breast/chest exams- Menopause care- Preconception planning and referrals- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV prevention- Pregnancy testing and all-options counseling- Urinary and vaginal infection testing and treatment

Provides a brief 30-minute phone consultation with an attorney to talk about probate issues or questions in Minnesota. The brief advice clinic is for individuals representing themselves. The attorney provides free legal services during the clinic session but will not represent people in their legal case.

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.

Provides legal representation in family law matters including child support and enforcement, custody, and divorce cases

Provides legal assistance for people who rely on cash, food, and medical assistance programs when their benefits are denied, terminated or reduced