Legal

Mediation is an alternative to going to court. This program connects those seeking conflict resolution services to local mediation service providers.  Mediation can help resolve conflicts between neighbors, landlords and tenants, family relationships, parenting time, workplace issues, etc.

Restorative practices include a variety of interventions that assist in repairing harm, restoring relationships, and renewing a shared sense of community.

Facilitated dialogues are facilitated by trained facilitators and are a series of dialogue-based services customized to help your group or community tackle difficult conversations constructively.

Training and skill building are available and includes mediation training, continuing education, and restorative justice.

• 833-266-2663

• https://communitymediationmn.org/

• info@CommunityMediationMN.org

A non-profit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization that assists tenants with confidential, free and lost-cost legal, educational, and advocacy services.

• 612-728-5767
• 866-866-3546

• https://homelinemn.org/

Non-profit corporation providing free or reduced cost legal assistance and referrals to all who meet financial guidelines, regardless of race.

• 218-727-2881
• 888-249-3205

• http://www.ilap-duluth.com/

• 312 W Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55802
  

Justice North is a non-profit law firm that helps people facing civil legal challenges. This includes the unsheltered and those at risk of losing their home, survivors of domestic violence and their children, families and seniors in need of public assistance or facing wage garnishment, and more. Justice North cannot help you defend a criminal charge or traffic ticket.

Senior Citizens’ Law Project is a service of Justice North. To view more information on this FREE program for individuals aged 60+, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.

• 877-696-6529

• https://www.justicenorth.org/

• 230 W. Superior St.
  Suite 200
  Duluth, MN 55802
  

• info@justicenorth.org

• 218-595-5001

• http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Lake.aspx

• Lake County Courthouse
  601 3rd Avenue
  Two Harbors, MN 55616

• 218-834-8366

• Lake County Courthouse
  601 3rd Avenue
  Two Harbors, MN 55616
  

Assisting Veterans and former Service members living in Minnesota with finding sustainable housing. Also offers outreach, case management, employment and training, deposit and rental assistance, housing subsidy programs, emergency financial assistance and correction re-entry services.

Veteran employment and training services help Veterans create a resume, address barriers, receive career coaching, job search assistance, and refers Veterans to Veteran-friendly employers.

The Vetlaw program offers free legal aid and resources for all Minnesota Veterans. Our legal services include representation, community legal clinics, referrals, and phone services regarding Minnesota law. Please call 651-200-4750 or email vetlaw@mac-v.org to schedule time with a staff attorney.

• 218-722-8763
• 833-222-6228

• https://www.mac-v.org/

• 5209 Ramsey Street
  Duluth, MN 55807
  

• mac-v@mac-v.org

• 800-657-3787
• 800-627-3529 TTY

• https://www.ag.state.mn.us/

• 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400
  St. Paul, MN 55101

• 218-733-1027

• https://www.pubdef.state.mn.us/

• 306 W Superior Street, Suite 1400
  Duluth, MN 55802

Assists with questions about rights, concerns or complaints about services, access to appropriate services, grievances, reviewing guardian actions, general questions or the need for information concerning services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance, medical review (death or serious injury reporting) and civil commitment training and resources.

• 800-657-3506

• https://mn.gov/omhdd/

Resourceful is a free community resource guide to help you find free and reduced cost services near you. Services include food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work and legal issues.

• https://www.weareresourceful.org/

The Senior Citizens’ Law Project is the place for you to go to get FREE information and confidential advice about elder law issues. The Seniors’ Project is for individuals who are at least 60 years of age and live in Lake, Cook, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing and St. Louis counties. By getting legal advice when you need it, you can prevent and resolve legal issues, remain independent, avoid victimization, and make better planning decisions. The Senior’ Project cannot help you with criminal matters.

The Senior Citizens’ Law Project has a kiosk located within North Shore Area Partners (NSAP), Silver Bay. You will be able to research information and connect with an attorney or paralegal. The kiosk is available during NSAP’s normal business hours. Please call 218-226-3635 to schedule an appointment to use the kiosk.

The Seniors’ Project can help you with a variety of issues, including contract disputes, energy assistance, creditor harassment, family issues, healthcare, housing, living wills and Power of Attorney paperwork, patient rights, social security, Veteran’s services, and much more. Criminal matters advice is not available.

• 877-696-6529

• https://www.legalkiosk.org/

• Kiosk Located in North Shore Area Partners
  36 Shopping Center Road
  Silver Bay, MN 55614