Helping low-income individuals solve legal problems Legal Services State Support (State Support) is a project of the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition (MLSC), a group of seven legal aid programs that help low-income residents with a variety of legal matters. State Support manages this website, ProJusticeMN.org for advocates, and MNLegalAdvice.org, a statewide legal advice website. State … Read more
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a violent crime in Minnesota the compensation program may be able to help. The Crime Victims Reparations Board provides financial help to victims and their families for losses incurred as a result of the crime.
What is criminal expungement? Criminal expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal records from a criminal court case so that they cannot be seen by the public. It is important to remember that an expunged record is NOT destroyed. The police, law enforcement agencies, FBI, immigration, and other public … Read more
Tubman helps women, men, youth and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation or other forms of trauma. Throughout the Twin Cities, Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, elder abuse resources, youth programming and community education, including public information campaigns to provide community members the information … Read more
We’re Here to Help Central Minnesota Legal Services has been providing civil legal services to low-income persons in 21 counties in Central Minnesota for more than 40 years. Our mission is to advocate for access to the civil justice system for low income people by providing high quality legal services and to improve the lives of people living in poverty … Read more
LawHelpMN.org helps low-income Minnesotans find general information about their legal rights, responsibilities, and contact information for free or low-cost legal assistance. Topics include Consumer, Family, Housing, Disability, Seniors, Public Benefits and many more.
If you do not know your legal rights or how to enforce your rights, and cannot afford an attorney, you may still receive equal justice. Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM) provides equal justice as the only free civil legal aid located in northwest Minnesota. What does that mean? When someone faces abuse by a … Read more
Women’s Advocates creates a path to self-sufficiency for women leaving abusive relationships. Women’s Advocates uses a trauma informed approach to its services. We strive to ensure that the unique backgrounds and perspectives of each woman and child that passes through our doors are considered and folded into every program, service and activity we offer. Those … Read more
We offer free legal help to low-income and senior citizen (60+) clients in a full range of civil matters. Our highly experienced and diverse staff is dedicated to helping people preserve and maintain life essentials—income, health, safety, and shelter. Serving the 33 counties of southern Minnesota, including the east and south metro, along with agricultural … Read more
Day One® networks with over 80 victim service and youth serving agencies to provide immediate access to safety and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Click here to learn more about Cornerstone’s Day One program. Contact the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line: Call: 1-866-223-1111 Text: 612-399-9995 Please call 911 in an … Read more
Across the state and beyond, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota connects people with opportunities to live and work with dignity, safety and hope. Services span physical health and safety and emotional well-being. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community. … Read more
