Civil Legal Services for Northeastern Minnesota
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) has been the civil legal aid provider to the northeastern region of Minnesota since 1952. In that time, it has become an integral part of the justice system and a cornerstone of the community’s commitment to the proposition that equal access to justice is a basic human right.
LASNEM is a non-profit regional civil law firm. Its offices are located in Brainerd, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Pine City, and Virginia. LASNEM’s service area encompasses Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis Counties.
LASNEM opens the doors of the justice system to the most vulnerable in our community. Our staff provide critical legal representation to people in poverty in civil legal matters that impact their security, safety, and well-being.


Apply for legal help
If you need legal help, please call us at 877-MY-MN-LAW (877-696-6529) or apply online.
LASNEM office locations are open by appointment only. You may apply for legal help by telephone or online application.
If you are a current client, please contact your advocate to schedule an appointment.
Legal Kiosks are computers located in community locations offering the public the ability to apply for civil legal aid services, access legal resources, and attend online meetings or remote court hearings.