Legal

2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. Services are free and confidential. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:

• Food and housing support
• Mental health and substance abuse resources
• Legal assistance
• Youth programs
• Medical and dental clinics
• Job training opportunities
• Household items

and much more…..

• 2-1-1
• 800-543-7709

• https://www.211unitedway.org/

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.

• 833-266-2663

• https://communitymediationmn.org/

• info@CommunityMediationMN.org

A non-profit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization. Confidential, free and lost-cost legal, educational, and advocacy service so tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

• 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
  

• 218-834-8330

• 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
  

Provides free or reduced cost legal consultation and representation for civil matters to income eligible persons including divorce, orders of protection/harassment orders, evictions, public benefits, social security (not for application process), custody, DHS background study issues, consumer problems, contract disputes, home repair disputes and warranty enforcement. Also provides legal education for seniors, including advance directives for health care, consumer rip-offs, Medical Assistance rules for persons in nursing homes, and advanced legal planning. Does not service individuals with personal injury, bankruptcy, criminal or small business issues.

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

• 218-623-8100
• 877-696-6529

• http://lasnem.org/

• 302 Ordean Building
  424 West Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55802
  

• info@lasnem.org

Offers transitional housing and permanent supportive housing for homeless Veterans. The program is designed to provide Veterans with holistic, housing-related assistance.

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 Veteran 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.

• 612-726-1327
• 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/

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.

The Seniors’ Project can help you with:

• age discrimination
• contract disputes
• creditor harassment
• door-to-door sales people
• energy assistance
• family issues
• health care, including Medicare, Medical Assistance, Medigap insurance & HMO policies
• home repairs
• housing, including public housing
• landlord/tenant issues
• living wills
• nursing homes
• patient rights
• pensions
• planning for incapacity
• Power of Attorney
• Social Security
• social services
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• unemployment compensation
• Veterans’ benefits
• warranty enforcement

***criminal matters advice is not available***

• 218-623-8100

• https://lasnem.org/home/senior-citizens-law-project/

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

• info@lasnem.org