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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 a webpage with a range of housing-related resources, including: - Assistance for renters in finding housing- Housing Choice Voucher Program Landlord Guide- Information about voucher and rental assistance programs- Landlord assistance with property and rental management- Renting, leasing, and improving a rental propertyAdditionally, provides facilitation of public in-person monthly meetings with city, county, and housing development staff.

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 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 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.

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

The Senior Law Project provides legal advice or representation for people age 60 or older for issues including:- Citizenship, including medical waivers\- Consumer law, including debt collection and garnishment- Family law, including marriage dissolution, orders for protection, and third-party custody where domestic abuse or child endangerment is alleged, or spousal maintenance is needed- Housing, including: eviction, foreclosure, poor conditions, requests for reasonable accommodation- Power of attorney and health care directives- Public benefits programs, including denial or termination of eligibility/lack of payment by: Medicare, Social Security (SSI), Medical Assistance, food support, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, fuel assistance, Veterans benefits- Medicare- Nursing home problems, including involuntary discharge- Social SecurityThe Senior Law Project DOES NOT handle:- Estate Planning- Living trusts- Real estate transactions- WillsDisability law efforts include:- Decreasing discrimination and increasing integration- Increasing access to appropriate services- Individual and system advocacy concerns- Reducing abuse and neglect

HUD certified housing counselors provide assistance with navigating the rental process, information regarding legal protections, and advocacy. Counselors also help renters develop household budgets, determine financial assistance eligibility, apply for assistance, and identify an affordable place to rent.Provides free renter's rights and responsibilities workshops that address how fair housing laws protect renters, how affordable housing is calculated, the importance of insurance, and more. Workshops are hosted by a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor.

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.

Volunteer attorneys spend about 15 minutes per client providing legal advice and/or brief services on housing court issues involving a current landlord. Priority is given to individuals with a court hearing that day.- Free legal services for low income tenants and landlords- May provide a referral to full representation services- Provides advice for eviction actions (Unlawful Detainer), lease violations, repair problems, emergency repairs, lockouts, current landlord demanding rent owed, landlord harassment or access violations, Section 8 or public housing terminations, utility shut-offs, and help with expunging or sealing housing court records, such as past Unlawful DetainersNote: Individuals receive free legal advice and/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.

Processes and manages court cases filed in Rock County and provides administrative support to the district court. Services include:- Access to law library resources- Collection of court fees and fines- Issuance of certified copies of court-related documents- Jury information and coordination- Maintenance of official court records- Marriage licenses and certified copies of court-related documents- Processing of civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases

Pre-eviction service to help divert nonpayment of rent, breach of lease and failure to vacate cases from the courtroom. Tenants have access to the services available through the Eviction Prevention Program without having to go to court, including legal advice, mediation/negotiation, and financial counseling and assistance.

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

Provides financial resources to individuals and families who face barriers with stable housing, including:- Connection to behavioral health, dental, and medical care?- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP application assistance only for eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. Does not provide direct financial assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.?- Financial wellness classes?- Referrals to other NorthPoint programs?- Renters' rights educationTo access financial resources for rent or mortgage assistance, participants must complete 2 financial wellness classes.

Advocates offer information about rental property in Minnesota. Landlords and tenants can get information about their rights and responsibilities.

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 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 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

Provides legal advice and representation for housing issues related to eviction, mortgage foreclosure, poor housing conditions, Section 8, accessibility issues for disabled individuals, or discrimination.

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 assistance in criminal matters from petty misdemeanors to felonies, as well as many areas of civil law.Civil Law - General- Collections- Commitment- Expungement- Garnishment- General Assistance- Housing- Landlord/Tenant- Name Change- Native American Enrollment- Public Assistance- SSI- Unemployment- Unlawful Detainer?Civil Law - Family- Child Support- CHIPS- Custody- Dissolution- Guardianship- Harassment- Long Term Foster Care- Orders for Protection- Paternity- Termination of Parental Rights- Visitation

Assists tenants in building apartment search skills, learning tenant rights and responsibilities, and, budgeting/creating a debt repayment plan. Additional services include:- Assists tenants in establishing an action plan to either eliminate, explain, or correct problems associated with tenant screening- Assists tenants with obtaining and understanding tenant screening reports through education and advocacy- One-on-one assistance to address individual rental issues- Provides a financial literacy certificate training- Provides referrals to metro area vacancies (as available)

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