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Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income Minnesotans (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: mylegalaid.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
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
- Serves 33 counties in southern Minnesota (Owatonna, Albert Lea, Winona).
- Website: smrls.org
- Phone: 1-888-575-2954
- Legal Services State Support
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Law Minnesota (DLM)
- Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: mcbw.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-223-1111
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
- Free immigration legal services (DACA, citizenship, asylum).
- Website: ilcm.org
- Phone: 1-651-641-1011
- Minnesota Veterans Legal Services (MVLS)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: mvls-mn.org
- Phone: 1-612-746-3710
- Senior Law Project (MMLA)
- 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
- Minnesota Courts Self-Help Center
- LawHelpMN.org
- Minnesota State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Pro Bono Programs
- Pro Justice MN
- Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
- Free legal clinics and pro bono services in the Twin Cities.
- Website: vlnmn.org
- Phone: 1-612-752-6677
Law School Clinics
- University of Minnesota Law School Clinics
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law Clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.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 form: mylegalaid.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.