ABOUT US • CONTACT US • NEWS MENU GET HELP VOLUNTEER DONATE YOU ARE HERE: Home / About Us / History Our History For 110 years, we have been dedicated to providing top-notch services to the people we serve. Each year, we help thousands of individuals and families seek justice, peace, and a new sense of hope. 110 years of justice Founded in 1909, SMRLS is the oldest legal aid provider in the state. In our 100 plus year history, our firm has gained national recognition for our tradition of sound management and innovative approach to legal services for low-income families and individuals. Originally established as a branch of Associated Charities, to provide legal advice and representation to low-income people, our organization became Legal Assistance of Ramsey County (LARC) in 1966 and was among the first legal aid programs in the country to receive federal funding. In 1979, LARC was merged into SMRLS when services were expanded to cover the southern third of the state. Dedicated to serving southern Minnesota SMRLS currently serves the 33 counties of southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities’ east and south metro, as well as agricultural workers throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Hear our stories Learn more about the inspiring work we do everyday. Contact us Have a general question about SMRLS? Send us a note. To get help call 1-888-575-2954 or apply online Hotline hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST GET HELP VOLUNTEER DONATE PRIVACY POLICY ABOUT US CONTACT US NEWS DISCLAIMER Subscribe to e-newsletter © 2021 Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Leave Site

ABOUT US • CONTACT US • NEWS Selecteer een taal▼ MENU GET HELP VOLUNTEER DONATE YOU ARE HERE: Home / About Us / Reports Reports SMRLS 2019-20 Needs Assessment Click here to download the 2019-20 Needs Assessment Report. In this report you will learn about the legal needs of low-income households in southern Minnesota. Annual Reports Download 2020 Annual Report Interested in receiving a hard copy? Contact cla@smrls.org to learn more. Download 2019 Annual Report Download 2018 Annual Report Download 2017 Annual Report Download 2016 Annual Report Annual filings of IRS Form 990 may be found at www.guidestar.org. To get help call 1-888-575-2954 or apply online Hotline hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST GET HELP VOLUNTEER DONATE PRIVACY POLICY ABOUT US CONTACT US NEWS DISCLAIMER Subscribe to e-newsletter © 2021 Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Leave Site