Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

While we believe all our work is noteworthy, a few things stand out that we’d like to share. Read on to stay informed about the many great things happening at SMRLS.

SMRLS' Staff Receive Becker Awards

May 9, 2019

The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) held its annual Bernard P. Becker Legal Services Awards ceremony at the MSBA Assembly on Friday, April 26, 2019.

SMRLS Insider: Spring 2019

April 19, 2019

The Spring 2019 edition of the SMRLS Insider e-newsletter is now available. Learn about SMRLS news, events, and stories in the latest e-newsletter.

State Support Featured Advocate: Marina Gillard

January 18, 2019

In this interview, SMRLS paralegal Marina Gillard tells State Support about her interest in immigration and poverty law, gives advice for new attorneys, discusses her favorite hobbies, and more.

SMRLS Insider: Winter 2018

December 28, 2018

The Winter 2018 edition of the SMRLS Insider e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the latest SMRLS news, events, and stories. Click here to download.

In the News: Open Door Healthcare-Legal Partnership

December 14, 2018

SMRLS’ Healthcare-Legal Partnership (HLP) at Open Door Health Center in Mankato was recently featured in the Mankato Free Press. This innovative partnership is designed to treat patients’ health-harming legal needs through a collaborative effort between medical staff and SMRLS attorneys. By breaking down the barriers to legal support and ensuring an equal opportunity for justice, patients are more likely to receive the help they need to live healthy lives.

State Support Featured Advocate: Jocylyn Poehler

October 16, 2018

SMRLS Lead Family Law Attorney Jocylyn Poehler was recently interviewed by Legal Services State Support. Read about her work at SMRLS, advice for fellow attorneys, and her aspiring secret talent!

SMRLS Insider: Fall 2018

October 2, 2018

The Fall 2018 edition of the SMRLS Insider e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the latest SMRLS news, events, and stories.

SMRLS Insider: Summer 2018

July 30, 2018

The Summer 2018 edition of the SMRLS Insider e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the latest SMRLS news, events, and stories.

New Housing Clinic at Ramsey County District Court

July 27, 2018

SMRLS co-sponsored a new Ramsey County Housing Clinic that launched on July 24. The clinic runs every Tuesday and Thursday morning during the Housing Court first appearance calendar.