Legal Resources

Legal Assistance and Advocacy Resources

Free or low-cost legal help is available across Minnesota. These services support housing, immigration, family law, domestic violence, and more.

General Legal Services

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Free civil legal help for low-income individuals and families.

132 N Broadway, Albert Lea
507-377-2831
1-888-575-2954

Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)

Legal clinics and volunteer attorneys for a wide range of civil issues.

  • Family, housing, employment
  • Immigration and tax
  • Bankruptcy and consumer law

Immigration and Refugee Services

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Legal assistance for low-income immigrants and refugees.

Call: 1-800-223-1368
Intake hours available weekly

The Advocates for Human Rights

Legal services for asylum seekers and immigrant detainees.

612-341-9845

Standpoint Legal Services

Support for victims seeking visas, residency, and citizenship.

Call: 1-800-313-2666
Text: 612-743-7397

Immigration Helpline

Legal advice available in multiple languages.

651-287-3715

Domestic Violence Support

Violence Free Minnesota

24-hour hotline connecting individuals to support services.

866-223-1111

Standpoint

Legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.

1-800-313-2666

Family and Youth Legal Support

Children’s Law Center

Legal advocacy for foster care youth.

651-644-4438

Youth Law Project

Legal help for youth up to age 24.

612-334-5970

Housing and Tenant Rights

HOME Line

Free legal advice for renters across Minnesota.

612-728-5767

Eviction Prevention Project

Legal services and support to prevent eviction.

507-292-0080

Criminal Legal Services

Public Defender

Legal representation for eligible individuals in criminal cases.

507-455-5887

Mental Health and Disability Legal Support

NAMI

Support, education, and advocacy for mental health.

1-888-626-4435

Minnesota Disability Law Center

Free legal help for individuals with disabilities.

1-800-292-4150