Minnesota Legal aid sources

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
    • Provides free civil legal services to low-income Minnesotans (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websitemylegalaid.org
    • Statewide Hotline: 1-888-575-2954
    • Regional Offices:
      • Minneapolis/St. Paul: 1-612-334-5970
      • Duluth: 1-218-623-8100
      • St. Cloud: 1-320-253-0121
      • Mankato: 1-507-388-8051
      • Rochester: 1-507-287-2036
  2. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
    • Serves 33 counties in southern Minnesota (Owatonna, Albert Lea, Winona).
    • Websitesmrls.org
    • Phone: 1-888-575-2954
  3. Legal Services State Support

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Law Minnesota (DLM)
    • Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
    • Websitedisabilitylawmn.org
    • Phone: 1-800-292-4150
  2. Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitemcbw.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-223-1111
  3. Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
    • Free immigration legal services (DACA, citizenship, asylum).
    • Websiteilcm.org
    • Phone: 1-651-641-1011
  4. Minnesota Veterans Legal Services (MVLS)
    • Free legal help for veterans.
    • Websitemvls-mn.org
    • Phone: 1-612-746-3710
  5. Senior Law Project (MMLA)
    • Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
    • Websitemylegalaid.org/seniors
  6. The Advocates for Human Rights

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-223-1111 (MCBW).
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-612-728-5767 (HOME Line).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-575-2954 (MMLA Seniors).
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-292-4150 (DLM).

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. Minnesota Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelpMN.org
  3. Minnesota State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Pro Justice MN
    • Statewide pro bono services for low-income residents.
    • Websiteprojusticemn.org
  2. Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
    • Free legal clinics and pro bono services in the Twin Cities.
    • Websitevlnmn.org
    • Phone: 1-612-752-6677

Law School Clinics

  1. University of Minnesota Law School Clinics
  2. Mitchell Hamline School of Law Clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.org
  • Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Legal Department

Key Notes

  • Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
  • Apply Online: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers an online intake formmylegalaid.org/apply.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact local tribal legal departments (e.g., Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) or NARF for advocacy.
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