Legal help for low-income individuals

Description

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law

Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system.

Additional Information

Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations in northwestern Minnesota. They represent clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights.

Types of cases include:

• Child protection
• Family law matters
• Evictions
• Garnishment
• Civil Forfeiture
• Indian law
• Custody or visitation
• Tribal Wellness Court

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Becker County
  • Clearwater County
  • Mahnomen County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • Native American Community
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Serve residents of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth reservations

• Income less than 125% of Federal Poverty guidelines

Application Instructions

Call toll free to schedule an intake appointment.