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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 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.

Clinic gives people the opportunity to make a half-hour appointment to come in and talk to a volunteer attorney regarding general questions about the legal processes of family court

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.

Legal representation and/or advice with critical legal needs in family law:- Criminal Temporary Protective Orders, Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, and Temporary Restraining Orders- Custody between parents- Divorce- Grandparent custody- Some other critical legal needs with other civil legal problems

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Handles family law matters, including: - Adoption - Child support - Custody and visitation/parenting time - Designation of standby custodian - Domestic abuse/Order for Protection - Divorce - Grandparents visitation - Harassment restraining orders - Name change - Paternity

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Free family law advice by an experienced family law attorney over the phone during a 20-minute consultation. Deals with all issues related to Minnesota family court,, including divorces, custody, property division, spousal maintenance, post-judgment issues, orders of protection, child support and paternity.

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

Provides advice over the phone on juvenile court issues, including:- Child safety cases- CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) petition- Terminations of parental rightsNote: Does not provide representation in juvenile court

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