- Judicial Center - Main Site: Has collections of print and electronic resources. The collections support federal, state, and local legal research. Also has a print collection of ordinances for cities and townships in Dakota County. Many materials are also available for the general public needing basic resources on legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives. - Galaxie Library Site: Has a core print collection of Minnesota law and practice materials. On Westlaw, it also has federal and state primary law from all U.S. jurisdictions, plus analytical and practice materials. - Reference assistance - Family and Consumer Clinics for brief legal advice - Monthly Continuing Legal Education sessions

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.

The Law Library is open for self-service during open hours on a first-come, first-serve 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. ?- Online library is available - Refer an attorney - Materials in the library are not available for check-out, but a pay copier is available

Attorneys from Volunteer Lawyers Network spend about 15 - 30 minutes per client providing legal advice and/or brief services including: - Debt and credit issues/bankruptcy - Consumer issues - Housing including tenant/landlord - General civil issues - divorce, child support, child custody - Labor and employment Please note that persons receive free legal advice, not representation, from an attorney. The attorneys are volunteers and may have emergencies that may require them to cancel at the last minute.

A group of students, alumni, and reference librarians volunteer to help individuals represent themselves in court. The clinic provides assistance with completing a self-help form for the following legal issues: - Child support modifications - Criminal expungement - Dissolution/divorce - Establishing custody and parenting time - Modifying parenting time Students and staff are trained to provide legal assistance with filling out the required paperwork in the areas above. The focus is on completing the paperwork; if an individual needs assistance outside of the areas above clinic staff will refer them to other resources. Staff cannot and will not serve as legal counsel or representation for anyone in court.

Free monthly legal clinics. Legal advice provided in the areas of family law, senior law and immigration law.

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.

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.

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

- Monthly CLE available to members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Bar - Internet access including Wi-Fi access - Photocopier and fax machine - Provides access to legal resources including statutes, legislative materials, court rules, court forms, WestLaw, regulations, ordinances, self-help materials, forms, case law, legal treatises, and encyclopedias Legal Clinic Services Civil Law Clinic: Automobile title transfer; conciliation court; consumer issues; creditor/debtor issues; default judgment, housing; housing eviction; eviction expungement; judgment collection Criminal Law Clinic: Traffic tickets, criminal process, criminal expungement, and DANCO orders Family Law Clinic: Child custody, child support, domestic abuse, marriage dissolution, name change, paternity issues, and spousal maintenance

Assistance with Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin and Washington counties, and in suburban Ramsey County. Assists individuals who have experienced abuse; advocates help identify options, describe the process, help fill out the necessary paperwork, and go to court if necessary. Criminal and Civil Court Advocacy in Washington and suburban Ramsey counties. Assists victims of domestic abuse related crimes by providing support and information on rights and the criminal justice system. Advocates will attend court appearances with individuals. Legal Clinics to assist with family law, child protection law, and unmarried couples' legal issues. Allows individuals a chance to obtain legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Attorneys explain legal rights, review court documents, and provide advice on the next steps. Legal Services for Immigrant Families Limited Pro Bono legal representation may be available for individuals with complex family law issues. Self-Representation Clinics help low-income individuals represent themselves in family law cases. Volunteer attorneys will write documents, give legal advice, and help clients get ready for mediation, court conferences, and court hearings. Attorneys do not go to court or meet with the other side.

Individuals meet with a lawyer for a 30 minute consultation about bankruptcy, debt collection, garnishment, mortgages, foreclosures, conciliation court, and other consumer problems Clinics located at: - Galaxie Law Library 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 - Dakota County Judicial Center Law Library 1560 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033

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, finding shelter, peer counseling, 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 adults Note: Does not provide shelter or legal services

- Diversity trainings to increase the understanding of Islam for non-Muslims and Muslims in the community tailored to the needs of employers, schools, media professionals, public service agencies, and government - Free brief advice legal clinics are scheduled occasionally providing discrimination assistance - Free pocket guides for employers, health care providers, educators, and law enforcement/correctional institutions

Assistance to refugees, asylees, and immigrants in navigating the process of permanent residency, citizenship, and other immigration procedures. One-on-one help in completing applications, explaining the process and answering questions. Referral to low-cost immigration attorney for further legal consultation when necessary.

Day of community resources and assistance for individuals and their families Services include free: - Activities for children - Flu shots - Groceries - Haircuts - Housing assistance - Medical screening - Legal resources - Lunch

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.

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

Offers member benefits on resources such as: - 10% off of every purchase at One More Time thrift stores in Isle and Mora - 55+ Defensive Driver discount program refresher course - Discounted legal assistance with participating attorneys - Discounted Medicare and Social Security counseling fees - Discounted ShredRight secure document shredding service - Free notary public services - Newsletter "Echoes" six times a year to members - Serve on the board as an officer or representative of their county Also help bring public attention to social and economic issues affecting older adults and advocate for effective solutions.

Free clinic where clients can speak to a volunteer attorney for up to half an hour to discuss Minnesota state criminal law issues

Law library which provides monthly family law clinics. Lawyers are able to review legal papers, answer questions about the law and provide advice about court procedures. Attorneys can advise about: - Child support motions - Criminal expungement - Custody matters - Divorce - Orders for Protection - Parenting time (visitation) Some individuals may also be eligible for personalized consultations following their initial session. More information will be provided about how to apply for direct legal assistance during the clinics. Also provides general legal reference services.

Provides opportunity to get free legal advice on civil legal issues.

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.

Provides free 30 minute consultation with a volunteer attorney for all areas of civil law

The Student Association provides a licensed practicing attorney through funding from student activity fees. Offering legal advice to individual students and researching legal issues for student body governance are the most important functions of the Student's Attorney. The Student's Attorney advises and informs students and special interest groups at MSU on a part-time basis.