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Pro bono volunteer resolves special education case

Attorney Melissa Riethof volunteered with Legal Aid after learning how difficult it is for parents to navigate special education law.

Somali-American mom takes on the IRS with Legal Aid

Jamila received a $7000 tax deficiency from the IRS. Legal Aid’s East African Community Legal Clinic partnered with Isuroon to file a petition with tax court, which determined she had no tax debt.

Taking on landlords for race-based discrimination

After receiving a Notice to Vacate (NTV), Mingo called Legal Aid. Housing Attorney Joey Dobson, recognized racial bias after reviewing a case from another tenant of the same building.

Advocacy protects housing vouchers for survivors of domestic violence

“Housing vouchers are like gold,” says Staff Attorney Joey Dobson. “There’s nothing more valuable to a low-income tenant. The waiting

Legal Aid at Children’s Hospital helps families facing multiple challenges

Amina Warsama’s fourth child, Marwa, was born with significant health conditions. Diagnoses of Down Syndrome and a heart defect, among

Family secures essential medical equipment

When their health plan denied a request for an enclosed hospital bed, Disability Law Center Attorney Jennifer Giesen advocated medical necessity meets coverage criteria for approval.

Attorneys move quickly to protect child victim of abuse

Katrina* is 12 years old. Her parents are divorced, and Katrina lives with her mother, Megan, in Minnesota. The court

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