Central Minnesota Legal Services provides civil legal services to low-income persons in 21 counties in Central Minnesota. Our mission is to increase access to justice by providing high quality legal services to individuals experiencing poverty, challenging inequities, and empowering community members to participate in our civil legal system. Clients receive legal services at no cost, unless there are court fees that cannot be waived. CMLS helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal outreach.