SMRLS has a long history in Minnesota.

SMRLS's lawyers and paralegals provide free legal

representation and advice to low income people in 33

counties of southern Minnesota.  Priority cases include

access to public assistance, obtaining and maintaining shelter,

and protection from domestic abuse.  SMRLS has specific

projects focusing on education law, fair housing and

discrimination, citizenship, and youth victims of domestic violence.

SMRLS Clients (2009) 11,372 cases closed
Female	8,360	74%
Male	3,012	26%
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Under age 18	221	2%
Ages 18 to 59	9,564	84%
60 and older	1,587	14%
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Asian, Pacific Islander	556	5%
Black	2,228	20%
Black African	685	6%
White	6,294	55%
Hispanic	1,169	10%
Native American	218	2%
Other / Unknown	222	2%
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Limited English	1,405	12%
Disabled	2,397	21%