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Central Minnesota Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues.
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CMLS Minneapolis office has moved! Our new address is 111 North 5th Street, Suite 402, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
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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Economic Impact Payment IRS Resources
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Minnesota Current and Former Customers of Frontier Eligible for Rebates, Bill Credits Following Settlement
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Legal Help during the COVID – 19 Pandemic
Legal Services are an essential service allowed to continue during the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order. While court hearings are limited at this time to observe social distancing, Central Minnesota Learn more...