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# LAOC - Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

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- [Home](https://laocmn.org/) - LAOC staff is working remotely but is available to assist you. Apply online or call our office at 507-287-2036. Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC)is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that providesfree civil legal services to low income persons. Apply for Services Legal Services available to you Apply Now Legal Kiosk Family LawLAOC staff attorneys
- [Staff](https://laocmn.org/about/staff-2/) - Staff Karen Fairbairn Nath – Executive Director, Attorney at LawKaren Fairbairn Nath, J.D. graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1988. She practiced labor/employment law at Dorsey & Whitney in Minneapolis before she went in-house and worked in the Holiday Companies’ Legal Department. Karen then took a lengthy hiatus from the
- [Sponsors](https://laocmn.org/sponsors/) - Acknowledging LAOC's 2023 Fundraiser Sponsors
- [GIVE](https://laocmn.org/give/) - LAOC appreciates the support it receives from the many individuals, firms, and businesses that donate each year. When you give to LAOC, you are helping LAOC to provide free civil legal services to the hundreds of applicants that apply each year. Gifts to LAOC are tax deductible, as LAOC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
- [Current Volunteer Attorneys](https://laocmn.org/volunteer/current-volunteer-attorneys/) - Current Volunteer Attorneys Catherine Bauer Zachary Bauer Grant Borgen Aurora DeCook Mark Delehanty Kristine Dicke Danielle DiFiore Arens Dilaveri Steven Dittrich Rick Dold Jill Frieders Paul Grinde Elham Haddon Jared Hines Daniel Honsey Alyssa Jerde Matthew Johnson Cathy Jones Julianne Kocer Ashley Kuhn Amber Lamers Melanie Leth Frank McAnulty James McGeeney Anthony Moosebrugger Steven Murakami
- [Attorney](https://laocmn.org/volunteer/attorney/) - Volunteer Attorney Program LAOC facilitates a Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) where private attorneys agree to take full representation or limited scope cases for clients who have been screened through the LAOC intake process when LAOC cannot handle a legal matter due to: (1) a conflict of interest; (2) case not handled by LAOC; or (3)
- [LAOC Clinics](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/legal-clinics/laoc-clinics/) - LAOC Clinics LAOC provides free legal clinics. The clinics are an opportunity to meet one-on-one via telephone with a lawyer to ask questions, discuss options, and get legal advice. The lawyer provides free, one-time-only legal advice during the clinic session and does not become the attorney representing the case. Apply for our clinic services using
- [Eligibility & Applications](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/eligibility-applications/) - Eligibility & Applications Every person seeking help from LAOC must apply for services using our online application. An applicant must provide income information for every person over the age of 18 living in his or her home.LAOC reviews applications daily and will notify an applicant as soon as the application review is complete to let
- [Board of Directors](https://laocmn.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Steven Dittrich, Past Chair Kathryn Lombardo, Secretary Mark Day, Treasurer Carole Pasternak, Past Chair Erin Collins Jenna Gilbertson Ginger Carson Jamie Jo Luke Thomas Kelly, Chair Kara Gyarmaty Ashley Kuhn Marc Riese The Honorable Jodi Williamson For giving your time to LAOC!
- [legal clinics](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/legal-clinics/) - Legal Clinics LAOC provides free legal clinics for residents of Olmsted, Dodge & Fillmore counties. These law clinics are an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney (via Zoom or a phone conference) to ask questions, discuss options, and get legal advice. The attorney provides free (pro bono), one-time-only, legal advice during the clinic session,
- [Night in New York City Fundraiser](https://laocmn.org/night-in-new-york-city-fundraiser/) - Night in New York City Fundraiser We’re excited to announce our annual gala will be taking place at the Rochester Golf and Country Club on Saturday, November 8th! Tickets and proceeds will support LAOC’s mission of providing critical civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our community. This year, we’ll be featuring: A social hour &
- [EVENTS](https://laocmn.org/events-laoc/) - EVENTS Thank you for checking our events!
- [SERVICES](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/) - Services LAOC provides . . . free civil legal services to people in poverty who reside in Olmsted County or who need help with a legal matter properly venued in Olmsted County through the following programs. Other services are also offered in Dodge and Fillmore counties. Qualified applicants receive direct legal services from LAOC attorneys.
- [Women's Shelter Holiday Celebration](https://laocmn.org/womens-shelter-celebration/) - Please join us at the Bleu Duck Kitchenon Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 5:00 pmfor a celebration for the Women's Shelter & Support Center! Legal Assistance of Olmsted County is hosting a Holiday Celebration at Bleu Duck Kitchen to highlight and support the Women’s Shelter & Support Center in Rochester. Enjoy a delicious appetizer buffet and
- [Volunteer Opportunity for Non-Attorneys](https://laocmn.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunity-non-attorneys/) - Volunteer Opportunities for Non-Attorneys ANSWER CALLS ON OUR LANDLORD TENANT HOTLINE The landlord and tenant hotline is intended to provide information on the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Advocates (non-attorneys) are trained by LAOC to respond to calls by giving general information and resources. The advocate does not provide legal advice. Advocates should
- [Intern](https://laocmn.org/volunteer/intern/) - Intern LAOC offers internship opportunities for law students and students considering careers in the law or social services. LAOC works with students to create programs that challenge students and focus on students’ particular areas of interest. LAOC is happy to work with students to help them obtain academic credit or to record volunteer hours with
- [VOLUNTEER](https://laocmn.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer YES, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE There are lots of ways to volunteer for LAOC. Attorneys can take cases for full representation, volunteer at clinics, or volunteer to represent clients in a limited scope capacity in the early case management process for family law cases. There are many ways that non-attorneys and students can
- [About LAOC](https://laocmn.org/about/about-laoc/) - Legal Assistance of Olmsted County Improving legal outcomes for individuals and families living in poverty Mission, Vision & Values Mission LAOC ensures access to justice by providing meaningful legal representation in civil matters to our low-income neighbors of Olmsted County. Vision Legal Assistance aims to have a positive effect on our entire community by championing:
- [Olmsted County Law Library Clinics](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/legal-clinics/olmsted-county-law-library-clinics/) - Olmsted County Library Clinics LAOC provides free legal clinics in partnership with the Olmsted County Law Library and are open to all income levels. The clinics are an opportunity to meet one-on-one via telephone with a lawyer to ask questions, discuss options, and get legal advice. The lawyer provides free, one-time-only legal advice during the
- [Landlord/Tenant Hotline](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/landlord-tenant-hotline/) - Landlord/Tenant Hotline WHAT IS A LANDLORD/TENANT HOTLINE? Landlords and tenants can call to get information about their rights and responsibilities. Individuals can call (507) 529-4111 and leave a message describing their question or situation. An advocate will then return the call to discuss the situation and provide available information or referrals to other service providers.
- [Eviction Clinic Impact](https://laocmn.org/about/eviction-clinic-impact/) - EVICTION CLINIC IMPACT​ Eviction Clinic from Strut Branding on Vimeo.
- [Volunteer Attorney Program](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/volunteer-attorney-program/) - Volunteer Attorney Program LAOC facilitates a Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) where private attorneys agree to take cases for clients who have been screened through the LAOC intake process when Legal Assistance of Olmsted County cannot handle a legal matter due to:(1) a conflict of interest;(2) case not handled by LAOC; or(3) the current caseload at
- [Press Release 3/22/23](https://laocmn.org/press-release-3-22-23/) - Press Release 3/22/23 Legal Assistance of Olmsted County celebrates half a century of expanding access to justice March 22, 2023 Rochester, Minn.—Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC) is marking a major milestone: 50 years of providing meaningful access to justice to people who need it most. Since 1973, volunteer lawyers, board members and staff with LAOC have
- [Practice Areas](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/practice-areas/) - Practice Areas LAOC attorneys offer legal advice in the areas of family law, domestic violence law, and housing law.All services use the same application process. Family Law LAOC staff attorneys represent clients in family law matters including dissolution of marriage, custody, parenting time, termination of parental rights, name change, and adoption. When LAOC has a conflict
- [COMMUNITY RESOURCES](https://laocmn.org/resources/) - Community Resources Courts Minnesota Judicial BranchMinnesota Court FormsUnited States Bankruptcy Court Resources for pro se parties(people representing themselves in court) LawHelpMN.org – Understand your legal issues, solve your legal problem. Search by topic to find resources including general information, your legal rights, the law and the courts, legal forms & more. All information is specific
- [Dodge & Fillmore County Clinics](https://laocmn.org/services-laoc/legal-clinics/dodge-fillmore-county-clinics/) - Dodge & Fillmore Counties LAOC provides free family law clinics for Dodge County residents and for Fillmore County residents. At this time, all clinics are held via telephone.These clinics are an opportunity to meet one-on-one by telephone with a lawyer to ask questions, discuss options, and get legal advice. The lawyer provides free, one-time-only legal
- [About](https://laocmn.org/about/)
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- [CALENDAR](https://laocmn.org/calendar/) - Calendar
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- [LAOC 50th Home Banner](https://laocmn.org/?htslider_slider=home-banner) - LAOC staff is working remotely but is available to assist you. Apply online or call our office at 507-287-2036. Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC)is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that providesfree civil legal services to low income persons. Apply for Services
- [Advocating for Voiceless](https://laocmn.org/?htslider_slider=advocating-voiceless-slider3)
- [Advocating for Families](https://laocmn.org/?htslider_slider=advocating-families-50th-slider5)