Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

Legal Assistance

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

Free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities on issues related to their disabilities

Services include:

• Education about services available and rights to services
• Advocating on behalf of an individual
• Representation in court and hearings

Features

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • Adults with disabilities
  • Children and/or youth with disabilities
  • Disabilities
  • Older adults with disabilities
  • People with low income

Eligibility

All individuals with disabilities are eligible to receive help, regardless of age or income level