Legal Resources
ESHARA, in partnership with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, offers a culturally responsive Legal Aid Kiosk located in our Moorhead office, providing New Americans, refugees, and immigrants with a private, safe space to access essential legal and workforce services. Scroll down for additional legal resources at bottom of this page.
Understanding the unique needs of our diverse community, this service extends beyond legal support to function as a workforce development center where clients can conduct job interviews, search for employment opportunities, and access computer resources for career advancement.
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Get 1:1 Support from ESHARA'S Care Coordinators
ESHARA's multilingual Care Coordinators provide personalized guidance, translation, and interpretation services to ensure every client can confidently navigate these services, creating a welcoming, culturally sensitive environment where New Americans can access justice and build their futures with dignity and support.
ADDITIONAL LEGAL RESOURCES
Minnesota’s Immigration Legal Services Hub Initiative (LawHelp Minnesota)
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A network of partner organizations in Minnesota that coordinate and provide immigration legal services.
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They host regular legal clinics where people can meet with immigration attorneys (often free) for 20–30 minutes to:
1. Get advice on an immigration issue
2. Get help filling out short forms or contacting immigration court
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Clinics are often walk-in (no appointment needed), though capacity depends on available attorneys.
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Also provides “Know Your Rights” materials, trainings for community advocates, fact sheets, and multilingual resources.
Global Refuge (Immigration Legal Services)
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Immigration help: adjustment of status, DACA, naturalization, etc.
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3310 Fiechtner Dr, Suite #100, Fargo, ND 58103
Volunteer Lawyers Program - State Bar Association of North Dakota
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Connects low-income or moderate-income people to volunteer or reduced-fee attorneys.
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Apply via the same Central Intake for LSND: 1-800-634-5263
North Dakota Free Legal Answers
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An online service for civil (non-criminal) legal questions.
ND Department of Veterans Affairs - Legal Assistance
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Provides a variety of resources specific to veterans
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Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND) - Fargo Office
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Free civil legal aid (for low-income / elderly) in housing, consumer issues, family, public benefits, etc.
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112 N University, Suite 220, Fargo, ND 58102 (PO Box 1327)
Call:
• Under age 60: 1-800-634-5263
• Age 60+: 1-866-621-9886 lsnd.org+1
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Central)
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SENDCAA / High Plains Fair Housing (Fargo area)
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They offer rent and security deposit assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, and may refer to legal aid.
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A Minnesota nonprofit that offers free or low-cost legal, advocacy, education, and organizing services focused on tenant and rental housing issues.
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Services include a hotline, “Email an Attorney” access, tenant organizing, education about renters’ rights, and legal advice for housing problems.
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Their mission is to empower tenants to resolve housing problems themselves (or with support), advocating for fair housing policies across Minnesota.
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North Dakota Department of Labor & Human Rights
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Free support for workers facing wage theft, discrimination, unfair treatment, unsafe workplaces, and employer misconduct.
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701-328-2660
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The Rape & Abuse Crisis Center (RACC) – Fargo–Moorhead
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Confidential, free support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, stalking, or trafficking.
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Phone (24/7): 701-293-7273
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Cost: Free
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The High Plains Fair Housing Center (North Dakota & Minnesota)
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Free legal advocacy and support for individuals and families experiencing housing discrimination, harassment, unsafe living conditions, or retaliation, including situations involving domestic violence or family safety concerns connected to housing.
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Phone: 701-203-1077
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Cost: Free
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Driver’s License Written Test Prep – New American Consortium (Fargo)
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Location: Fargo
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Phone: 701-532-0784:
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Cost: Free
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Immigrant Law Center - Drivers License for All Support
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Minnesota Class D driver's license forms, documents and manuals
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