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Central Minnesota Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues.
What We Do
CMLS helps low-income individuals and families get the legal help they need within a 21-county service area throughout central Minnesota. CMLS serves its clients from offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Willmar.
Volunteer
CMLS operates a robust Volunteer Attorney Program from its offices in St. Cloud and Willmar. We connect local attorneys with eligible clients to provide assistance on civil matters. If you’re a licensed attorney looking to get involved, contact us today!
Give Back
There are many ways to give back to CMLS. There are volunteer opportunities available for non-attorneys to help assist our clients and staff. You can also donate to CMLS to help support our work.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Did you know that Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence? The intent was to connect advocates Learn more...
Minnesota Supreme Court Recognition Letters
For a number of years, the MSBA’s Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee has coordinated, for the Minnesota Supreme Court, recognition of outstanding pro bono work. Programs were allowed to Learn more...
Recognition of Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson
The firm of Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson, in the 18th District, have been volunteering with our program for over 20 years. The firm’s volunteers spent countless hours on everything Learn more...