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Legal Resources

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services: Provides free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in critical civil matters.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County: Provides free civil legal services to low-income persons living in Olmsted County. Services include direct representation in the areas of family law and landlord-tenant law, a volunteer attorney program, legal clinics, and a landlord-tenant hotline. 

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: Provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota based on their capacity. Call the client intake line at 1-800-223-1368. 

United Way 211: A statewide basic needs resource hub that provides students from Minnesota access to basic needs resources and support available on campus and in the community via phone, text, or chat 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Text MNHELP to 898-211 (TXT211) or call 211 (toll free at 1-800-543-7709).