Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Legal Assistance - Power-Up Legal Clinic
1041 Grand Ave, Ste 312, St. Paul, MN, 55105
(651) 222-5863
info@interfaithaction.org
https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/powerup
Service Details
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 advice and resources at a free walk-in legal clinic
Services are provided twice per month, in person or over the phone.
Legal issues including:
* Landlord and tenant or property
* Divorce, parenting time, custody, or other family law issues
* Debt collection
* Impounded car
* Purchase or service contracts
* Probate
* Employment
* Simple wills and health care directives
* Any other civil legal issues
Does not assist with criminal law issues.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Ramsey County
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Legal Information
- Advance medical directives
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
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Specialization
- People with low income
Application Instructions
Provided twice a month on Thursday afternoons.
The legal clinic phone is not answered daily. Clients can call and leave a message between clinic dates. Intake staff will return the call before the next clinic date.
Area Served
Ramsey County
Some services available to residents of Dakota and Washington counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 364-7294 |
Last Update
2/27/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-2700.0500Advance Medical Directives Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to use the tools appropriate in their state to express their wishes regarding future medical treatment should they become incapacitated and/or to name the individual they would like to make health care decisions on their behalf. Included are programs that provide copies of necessary forms as well as those that help people complete them.
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FT-2700.9500Will Preparation Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance on an individual or group basis for people who want to draft a Last Will and Testament which leaves instructions for the disposition of their property following their death and need assistance in ensuring that the document is properly written. Also included are programs that provide copies of the Last Will and Testament form that is valid in their jurisdiction.
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FT-3200General Legal Aid Definition
Programs that provide legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters, usually in the area of bankruptcy, housing, public benefits, family law, elder law or immigration/naturalization.
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FT-4500Landlord/Tenant Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance, information and support for tenants and/or landlords who are involved in rental housing disputes; or which administer state laws or local ordinances which govern rent control and other aspects of tenant/landlord relations.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.