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Minnesota Disability Law Center

Moving bureaucratic mountains just to get home

Alex Johnson*, a retired police officer and Ford Plant worker, has a spacer in his knee because of a failed surgery. Before the pandemic, he obtained a home modification loan to make his home easily accessible. He installed a ramp and modified the first floor. Despite having reduced mobility, he...

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FAMILY LAW

Helping domestic violence survivors through the pandemic

Divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases are emotionally challenging in the best of times. COVID-19 has brought heightened concerns for safety and stable housing, making these family law cases more difficult and sometimes dangerous. Many of our clients face limited options as they try to keep themselves and their children...

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MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL AID

Advancing equal justice

MMLA provides high-quality legal representation for low-income residents of Minnesota on a variety of civil matters at no cost to clients. Learn about Legal Aid’s impact and breadth of services. ...

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