Justice North
Legal Assistance
Grand Rapids Office
111 Golf Course Rd, Ste 5, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Distance: 1074 Miles
(877) 696-6529
info@justicenorth.org
https://www.justicenorth.org/apply
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
Offers civil legal aid (matters that fall outside of the criminal justice system) by attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota State District Court and Leech Lake Tribal Court.
Programs available to income eligible residents, living at or near poverty, and living in Northeastern Minnesota, include:
Private Attorney Involvement program providing free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income people for civil legal concerns such as:
* Family law
* Consumer assistance
* Adoption
* Bankruptcy
* Employment
* Estate planning
* Guardianship/conservatorship
* Probate
* Real estate
Legal Kiosk Project which provides kiosks stationed in a variety of community locations offering the public the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and, in some cases, attend online meetings and remote court hearings in privacy.
* Kiosks can be located here
Senior Citizens' Law Project that helps seniors by:
* Advising clients
* Representing clients in court and in administrative hearings
* Negotiating on your behalf.
* Helping you understand long-term care
* Helping you plan for incapacity
* Helping you protect your income and benefits, housing, and your safety and security
* Helping you stop harassing creditor phone calls and garnishments
About This Location
Offers a Native Advocacy program that provides legal advice and representation to low income Native American people in Itasca and Cass counties
Services are provided in Inger, Ball Club and Grand Rapids.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cass County
- Itasca County
- Koochiching County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties.
This agency serves people of all ages.
Senior Citizens' Law Project: 60 years of age or older. Focuses on those with the most social and economic need.
Application Instructions
If your problem is urgent, contact your local legal aid office.
Otherwise, please use the online intake form.
The Private Attorney Involvement program and administrative offices are located in the Duluth office.
Business Hours
8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Cass, Itasca and Koochiching counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (218) 322-6020 | |
Toll Free | (877) 696-6529 |
Last Update
7/30/2024
Other Locations
- Brainerd Office 603 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- Duluth Office 230 W Superior St, Ste 200, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Pine City Office 1015 Hillside Ave SW, Ste 4, Pine City, MN, 55063
- Virginia Office 820 9th St N, Ste 150, Virginia, MN, 55792
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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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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YH-6000.6000Native American Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
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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.