Minnesota Legal aid sources

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
- Connects Minnesotans to legal resources and self-help tools.
- Website: mnlegalservices.org

Disability Law Minnesota (DLM)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilitylawmn.org
- Phone: 1-800-292-4150
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)
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: mylegalaid.org/seniors
The Advocates for Human Rights
- Immigration and international human rights advocacy.
- Website: theadvocatesforhumanrights.org
- Phone: 1-612-341-3302

Minnesota Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: mncourts.gov/self-help
LawHelpMN.org
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpmn.org
Minnesota State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: mnbar.org/lawyerreferral
- Phone: 1-800-292-4152

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

University of Minnesota Law School Clinics
- Services in immigration, human rights, and criminal defense.
- Website: law.umn.edu/clinics
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Clinics
- Focus on family law, immigration, and community advocacy.
- Website: mitchellhamline.edu/clinics

Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: millelacsband.com

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.