Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

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Nonprofit law firm providing free legal help for lowest-income clients and people marginalized due to disability or age. Home of the Minnesota Disability Law Center. ⚖️

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· 25d

Help us help seniors! Attorney Gordon Solo, lead of our Senior Law Project, endorses this survey from the Minnesota Board on Aging. Completing it could make a world of difference in improving legal help for those in their golden years. https://bit.ly/3Rk5t8I #LegalAid #SeniorLaw #MNBoardOnAging

Man with silver/grey hair, glasses, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, rolled up sleeves and tie, smiles broadly in front of bookcase with legal texts.

This image is a flyer from the Minnesota Board on Aging, encouraging individuals aged 60 and over, along with caregivers, to share their experiences through a survey to improve access to legal services for older Minnesotans. The flyer emphasizes the importance of public input on legal topics like housing and healthcare. It assures anonymity and encourages sharing the flyer widely. A QR code is included for easy access to the survey, available online until August 31.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· 26d

Attorney volunteers! Learn best practices for connecting with prospective clients in detention. Attorneys Alison Griffith, Louica Alexandre, Nasriye Birmaji of our Immigration Law Project lead this ONLINE training: 9-10am, TOMORROW, Thursday, July 23. https://bit.ly/3RMmDvJ #LegalAid #ImmigrationLaw

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· 28d

All Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offices will be closed Wednesday, July 22 for an annual staff meeting. https://mylegalaid.org/locations/

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jul 16

Due to excessive heat and air quality warnings, the front desk of our Minneapolis offices will be closed, Friday, July 17. Clients, please confirm prior appointments with case handlers. Everyone, please stay alert regarding advisories and following precautions.

Skyline view of Minneapolis, featuring prominent skyscrapers with modern architectural designs under a cloudy sky.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jul 14

Legal Director Anne Robertson presents the 1st copy of our Minnesota Disability Law Center Impact Report. In print or online, read: Testimonials from our attorneys, ways we protect rights of people with disabilities. On the back cover, meet new MDLC Director, Eren Sutherland! https://bit.ly/4wI06in

A person holds a document titled "Minnesota Disability Law Center Impact Report, July 2026" in an office filled with framed photographs. The individual is wearing glasses and a light blue shirt.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jul 6

We're hiring! Join the fight for justice as our next Housing Paralegal/Investigator or Intake Specialist in Minneapolis or as the Legal Services Project Manager with our State Support team in St. Paul. Learn more and apply now. https://bit.ly/44i2tMT

Job listings from the Legal Aid website showing three positions: Housing Paralegal/Investigator in Minneapolis, Legal Services Project Manager in St. Paul, and Intake Specialist in Minneapolis. Each listing includes job type and notes if it's a hot job.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 29

Winning at the MN Supreme Court! Housing Attys Elizabeth Sauer of Central MN Legal Services w/Max Tsai, Whitney Herold of Legal Aid fought for a tenant's right to keep an eviction off his record. Thank you, Wells Fargo for support that helps us keep housing options open for MN families! #SelavJH

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 24

Proficient in Spanish and English? Legal Aid needs you! Connect with individuals in ICE custody to help with our intake process. This is a volunteer opportunity you can do from home! https://mylegalaid.org/take-action/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/ #LegalAid #ImmigrationLawProject

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 22

Glad to report, clients of a mobile home park in Sartell, Minn. finally have some relief! Bravo to them, to Legal Aid Attorneys Mateen Shah and Chace Huntzinger and the pro bono team of Robins Kaplan LLC, who arrived at a settlement approved by the court. https://bit.ly/43PZzii #LegalAid StCloud

Inset pictures of two attorneys each with glasses mustache and beard, over front page of Minnesota Lawyer newspaper with the headline: US judge approved settlement in Sartell mobile home park lawsuit.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 20

It's #WorldRefugeeDay. As a provider of legal services for refugees, and clients of all backgrounds, we know no one wants to be a refugee, but everyone deserves safety, dignity and the chance to thrive. Thank you, Minnesota, for being the safe part of their journey by supporting their legal rights.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 18

Cheers to the Latine Affinity Group at Legal Aid for celebrating promotions of Karen Ortiz (Paralegal), Gerardo Ortiz (Client Intake Supervisor) and special honors for Atty Michelle Gonzalez (Immigration) from the MN Hispanic Bar Association! Atty Armando Calderon (Housing) gets a win for his 🙂!

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 17

Celebrating Freedom Day, Legal Aid offices will be closed this Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” - Alice Walker

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Jun 15

Spot barriers to voting to ensure the rights of people with disabilities. Train for FREE with our Minnesota Disability Law Center, THIS Thursday and help us at the polls this election season! Register: https://bit.ly/4oAysBq

This image is a flyer from the Minnesota Disability Law Center promoting an online training session on June 18 at noon. It encourages volunteers to aid at polling sites by learning to spot barriers to voting, increase accessibility, and ensure people with disabilities can vote. At the bottom, there is a QR code and illustration of diverse hands raised.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 21

We will close Monday, May 25, in honor of all who made the ultimate sacrifice for justice. Reminder, we close at noon every Friday. #LegalAid #MNDisabilityLawCenter #Minneapolis #StCloud #Willmar

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 21

Our offices and intake lines will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of all who made the ultimate sacrifice for justice. Reminder, we close at noon every Friday. #LegalAid #MNDisabilityLawCenter #Minneapolis #StCloud #Willmar

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 20

Calling all attorneys! Join Alison Griffith and attorneys from Mid-MN Legal Aid, Advocates for Human Rights and the Immigrant Law Center of MN for a training to help clients in bond/custody redetermination hearings. Training set for June 4, Noon-1:30 pm (CLE credit eligible!) https://bit.ly/43jNrFI

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 7

With your sponsorships and generosity, The Fund for Legal Aid raised $641,000 and counting! Special thanks to our Platinum Underwriter and Underwriting sponsors! The Law Day Dinner wouldn’t be possible without your generosity. Legal Aid can’t wait for you to join us again next year!

Logos of various organizations are displayed as underwriters for an event. The platinum underwriter is Gustafson Gluek PLLC. Other underwriters include Anthony Ostlund, Ballard Spahr, Dorsey, Hogan Lovells, Faegre Drinker, Fredrikson, Jones Day, Lathrop GPM, Maslon LLP, Robins Kaplan LLP, Stinson, Taft, Thomson Reuters, US Bank, and Zimmerman Reed. Additionally, "Anonymous" is listed.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 6

Apply by Friday, May 8! Passionate about disability rights? Join our MN Disability Law Center as our newest Legal Advocate. You will connect with clients, consult with team leaders and be a trusted resource. Required: 1 year of intake or case management experience! https://bit.ly/4mJZntg

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· May 6

Have you or your child experienced seclusion at school? University of Minnesota researchers are seeking people willing to share their experiences including parents/caregivers of children secluded in the last 5 years, adults who've experienced seclusion and educators. https://bit.ly/4dtFOlW

The image is a flyer from the University of Minnesota. It invites parents and caregivers of school children to participate in research about school seclusion. Key details include participant eligibility, what's involved in the process, and contact information. A QR code is provided for more information.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 29

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid joined advocates at the Capitol today for Disability Advocacy Day, standing proud in the fight for disability rights. “Being here at Disability Advocacy Day shows that we are proud of our disabilities and we take pride in it,” said Eren Sutherland director of MDLC.

A large crowd gathers in a spacious indoor rotunda. People are listening to speakers for Disability Advocacy Day,

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 27

Help neighbors in ICE custody! Legal Aid is seeking Spanish-speaking attorneys or law students for four volunteer opportunities with our Immigration Law Project. https://mylegalaid.org/take-action/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/

Open position description for "In-Person Detention Intakes" in Immigration Law. The role involves traveling to Elk River, Albert Lea, or Willmar for intakes with individuals in ICE custody. Experience level needed: Attorneys, law students, or paralegals with bilingual skills or access to Spanish interpreters. Time commitment: full day. Need: significant. Apply button at the bottom.

Remote detention intake job posting related to immigration law. It involves completing phone or video call intakes with individuals in ICE custody. Requirements include having legal experience or access to Spanish interpreters. The time commitment is two hours per intake, and the need is significant. There is an "Apply" button.

Open listing for "Bond Cases" under Immigration Law. Description mentions representing an individual in a bond case with support from MMLA’s Immigration Law Project team. Requirements include experience as an attorney. Time commitment varies, and the need is significant. An "Apply" button is at the bottom.

This image is a card with information about a legal service opportunity. It details a role for representing an individual in a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) case. The role is supported by MMLA's Immigration Law Project. The experience level is "Attorney," time commitment varies, and the need is significant. An "Apply" button is present at the bottom.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 23

We're hiring! Passionate about disability rights? Join our MN Disability Law Center as our newest Legal Advocate. In this role, you will connect with clients, consult with team leaders and be a trusted resource. Required: One year of intake or case management experience! https://bit.ly/4mJZntg

We're hiring!" banner from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Minnesota Disability Law Center. The position is for a Legal Advocate with a salary range of $55,583 to $65,897. Responsibilities include connecting with prospective clients, being a trusted resource, and utilizing intake/case management experience.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 23

Here's a sneak peek at Legal Aid's Ron Elwood as he's interviewed for the big screen! Our feature premieres at tonight's Law Day Dinner. But if you can't attend, be with us in spirit! Your gift to Legal Aid will provide free legal help to neighbors facing injustice! https://tinyurl.com/LAWDAY26

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 20

Teachers Luke, Jazmine and students from Minneapolis Public Schools visited the MN Disability Law Center. In their "Street Law" class their current focus is on disability law. Glad to give them all our Into Adulthood Guides for young adults with disabilities. Read here! https://bit.ly/4sGuabT

Teachers Luke and Jazmine standing outside of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's office holding copies of a book titled "Into Adulthood: Your Guide to Disability Access."

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 17

Over 60 and don't have a will? We can fix that! Legal Aid pro bono attorneys are setting up shop in Blaine at the Northtown Library, Thursday, April 30! Call now for an appointment: 612-334-5970. #WillsClinic #LegalAid

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid flyer for a Wills Clinic. It features two individuals, one seated and one standing, focused on a document. The clinic is for seniors over 60 with non-housing assets under $100,000. Assistance includes wills, health care directives, power of attorney, and transfer on death deeds.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 15

From rapid response to winning freedom for detained clients, Michelle Gonzalez's leadership has strengthened removal defense across Minnesota, changing lives. We’re proud to celebrate her Access to Justice Award from the MN Hispanic Bar Association. Way to go Michelle! https://bit.ly/48ROa4b

From left to right: Camila Pacheco-Fores, Michelle Gonzalez, Alison Griffith and Dania Barrera Carrasco

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 13

Anti-seclusion advocates Jessica Heiser and Ryan Haenze from the Minnesota Disability Law Center, met with legislators to advocate against the rollback of birth-3rd grade seclusion ban. We are grateful for powerful parent and paraprofessional voices standing against seclusion in Minnesota schools.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 9

We're two weeks away from Legal Aid’s biggest night of the year! Your support at our Law Day Dinner fundraiser strengthens our ability to deliver free legal help to vulnerable neighbors. Reserve your seat for the Law Day Dinner on Thursday, April 23, 2026! https://tinyurl.com/LAWDAY26

People in the audience of the Law Day Dinner auction.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 8

April is Fair Housing Month. Legal Aid has endured federal cuts to our Housing Discrimination Law Project, but we remain undeterred. The work continues. You can help! Become a fair housing tester. To volunteer, call 612-746-3752 or email fairhousingtesting@mylegalaid.org.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid@legalaidmn· Apr 6

Legal Aid clients have new champions in federal court! Attorneys Taryn Trujillo Risom and Matthew Hulstein joined the federal bar, sworn in this morning by Patrick J. Schiltz, Chief U.S. District Judge, Minnesota. Thank you, Matt and Taryn for increasing our clients’ access to justice at this level.