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SMRLS -- How Do I Get Legal Help?
SMRLS has a long history in Minnesota.
SMRLS' 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.
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SMRLS Clients
(2012)
9,926 cases closed
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Female |
7,337
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74%
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Male |
2,589
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26%
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-
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-
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Under age 18 |
212
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2%
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Ages 18 to 59 |
8,254
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83%
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60 and older |
1,460
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15%
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-
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-
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Asian, Pacific Islander |
485
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5%
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Black |
2,318
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23%
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Black African |
613
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6%
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White |
5,306
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53%
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Hispanic |
897
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9%
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Native American |
168
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2%
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Other / Unknown |
139
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1%
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-
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-
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Limited English |
1,010
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10%
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Disabled |
2,471
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25%
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Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
