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LEGAL AccountAbility 287-0187 www.accountabilitymn.org. 2610 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55114. Providing free tax assistance for low-income working taxpayers. Alexandra House, Inc., Community Program (763) 576-9999 www.alexandrahouse.org. Family Law Clinic is facilitated by family law attorneys and offers free legal information and advice to survivors of domestic or sexual violence on family law topics. Clinics take place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:45- 9:00 pm. Anoka County Attorney’s Office (763) 323-5550 Anoka County Attorney’s Office, Victim / Witness Program (763) 323-5559 www.anokacounty.us/victimwitness. This program provides court advocacy, referrals, resources and information to crime victims in Anoka County. Anoka County Child Protection Agency (763) 422-7125 www.anokacounty.us. 8 am-4:30 pm. Report child abuse & neglect. Calls referred after hours. Anoka County Child Support (763) 422-7320 www.anokacounty.us. Establishing parentage. Establishing & enforcing orders for support. Anoka County Public Defender (763) 422-3350 www.pubdef.state.mn.us. Deals only with criminal defense cases. Court appointed criminal defense. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota (651) 699-1111 www.bbb.org. If you have difficulty regarding any consumer problem, you may want to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Provides reliability reports. Call before you do business with any company. Monday-Friday, 8 am-5pm. Central Minnesota Legal Services (612) 332-8151 www.lawhelpmn.org. Offers free legal representation to low income residence of Anoka County in civil (non-criminal) cases. Includes family law, consumer law, unemployment compensation appeals, public assistance (welfare, emergency & daycare assistance, SNAP), tenant/landlord, other non-criminal matters. Council on Crime & Justice, General Victims Service (612) 340-5400 www.crimeandjustice.org. Aid to victims of crime. 24 hour crisis line. Provides advocacy, referrals, & training. Crime Watch, Operation I.D. Crime Prevention Coordinator (763) 767-4664 These programs operate in conjunction with the Anoka County Sheriff’s office & your local police department to protect your property & your neighborhood. See CIVIC INFORMATION section. Estate & Elder Law Services at Volunteers of America MN (612) 676-6300 Elder law includes wills, trust, estate planning, probate, conservatorships/guardianships, healthcare directives/funerals, power of attorney, Medical Assistance, and real estate. HOME Line (612) 728-5767 www.homelinemn.org. Provides free legal, organizing, education, & advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. ---PAGE BREAK--- Judicare of Anoka County, Inc. (763) 783-4970 www.anokajudicare.org. Free legal representation for low income residents of Anoka County, who meet eligibility guidelines. Civil (non-criminal) cases only, including tenant/landlord, employment, debtor/creditor, public assistance (welfare, SNAP/food support, etc.) domestic relations, & other non- criminal matters. No wills. Law Help MN www.LawHelpMN.org Helping low income Minnesotans solve civil legal problems. Lawyer Referral & Information (612) 752-6666 www.hcba.org. Callers are provided legal information & may be able to schedule an appointment with an experienced attorney for a $30 administrative fee. $30 administrative fee may be waived for injury cases & SSI appeals. Low Fee Family Project: reduced fees might be available for working clients. Family court matters only. $55/hr with a $500 retainer. Must meet eligibility guidelines. Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis (612) 334-5970 TTY (Hearing Impaired) (612) 332-4668 www.mnlegalservices.org. Legal Services for Senior Citizens of Anoka County (320) 253-0121 or (888) 360-2889 This service provides no cost representation &/or advice in civil legal matters, primarily in the area of Public Entitlements (Social Security, SSI, Medicare, Medical Assistance), consumer problems, insurance problems, landlord/tenant disputes, & family law matters. No wills. Mediation Services for Anoka County (763) 422-8878 www.mediationservice.org. Trained volunteers help Anoka County residents settle disputes such as neighborhood, landlord/tenant, employer/employee, family problems & consolidation court. Free. Post- divorce visitation problems are handled under the Shared Parenting Program, there is a small fee for this service. Also offers workshops on conflict resolution. Minnesota Department of Human Rights (651) 296-5663 TTY (Hearing Impaired) (651) 296-1283 www.humanrights.state.mn.us. Enforces MN Human Rights Act. Investigates charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, education, & public services. Minnesota Office of Consumer Services, Attorney General’s Office (651) 296-3353 or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] TTY (Hearing Impaired) (651) 297-7206 or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.ag.state.mn.us. Distributes consumer information & enforces fraud statutes. Mediation services to consumers having problems with businesses. Minnesota State Bar Association www.mnfindalawyer.com Attorney referral service. Resource Center for Fathers & Families (763) 783-4938 www.resourcesforfathers.org. Informational Family Law Clinics are hosted by a facilitator & conducted by a family law attorney who advises fathers & mothers about their concerns regarding divorce, paternity, custody, child support, & related issues. Classes offered include parenting, relationship, couples counseling & step-parenting. Referral services. Social Security Administration (To apply) 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Social Security (Assists Anoka County clients with forms & questions) (763) 422-6941 ---PAGE BREAK--- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services – Central Office (651) 222-4731 Advice & representation in non-criminal civil legal matters that are critical to the clients basic needs. Tax Assistance (763) 422-6923 Service provided by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) & Anoka County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Volunteers trained & tested by the IRS & the MN Department of Revenue assist senior citizens, low income families, & disabled persons with filing forms (income tax, property tax, & rent refunds). Volunteers are scheduled at various sites. No charge. Taxpayer Advocate Service (651) 312-7999 www.irs.gov. Free assistance for unresolved IRS problems. Tubman Branch) (612) 871-0118 TTY (Hearing Impaired) (612) 824-2780 www.tubman.org. 4432 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis. Provides legal assistance in family law cases, will provide referrals for other types of legal cases. Also offers outpatient center for referral, phone counseling, support groups, chemical dependency, & mental health services. Hablamos Español también. Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid (TCCLA) www.tccla.org. Free legal advice & assistance to qualified individuals. Also offers resource & referral information. Clinics offered at: First Covenant 927-3104 New Hope Center, Monday, 3-5 pm (612) 721-9415 St. John’s Lutheran Church, last Monday of each month, Union Gospel Mission, Thursday, 4-6 pm (651) 292-1721 Workers Compensation (Information Line) (651) 284-5005 or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.dli.mn.gov