Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services provides free, high-quality legal assistance to low-income individuals in critical civil cases. For 113 years, we have helped individuals and families meet and protect their basic needs and stay free from hunger, homelessness, disease and abuse. Because justice is important. Free civil legal aid for:• Recovery and unfair loans• Disability cases• Divorce and custody• Domestic violence• Elder abuse• Housing discrimination and forced evictions• Immigration and citizenship• IRS tax issues, etc. Our attorneys, staff and volunteers handle civil cases free of charge for Minnesota`s most vulnerable people. With expertise and compassion, we work to provide fundamental legal protection so that our clients can achieve safety, autonomy and access to opportunities. In addition to direct legal representation, we work with policy makers and advocate for equal rights and protection of the law. Services: Information and referral, advocacy and investigations and follow-up of disputes. Legal aid:GuardianshipPower of attorneyPowers of attorneyWill ordersProtection ordersDomestic abuseHomeowners-tenant disputesHousing discriminationHousingContractual disputesDebt reliefConsumptionDisability rightsEmployment rightsPublic services End of life instructionsAttachmentsForced evictions. SMRLS monitors COVID-19 safety recommendations issued by the government.
Out of concern for the health and safety of our customers and employees, SMRLS asks our clients to contact us by email or phone instead of visiting our offices. • 20 Minnesota Central Counties — for low-income people• 26 Minnesota counties — for 60+ seniors • Statewide — for disability and tax-related cases Every morning, real people wake up with obstacles that prevent them from getting the basic help they need. Whether it`s security, housing, income or health, we`re here to help. Our lawyers come from diverse backgrounds, but all focus on one goal: ensuring that all Minnesotans have equal access to the fundamental rights they deserve. At its core, it`s about bringing real justice to real people. Sign up to receive stories and updates from Legal Aid. We love making new connections in the community (and we promise not to overwhelm your inbox)! Legal assistance: HousingFamilyMoneyIndividual government programs..