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Physical Address:
208 S. Main Avenue
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57401
Mailing Address:
208 S. Main Avenue, Mailbox 8
Suite 200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-336-9230
erlservices.org
info@erlservices.org
Hours of Operation
By appointment only. Applications taken anytime at www.sdlawhelp.org
Coverage Area
Eastern South Dakota
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Program Information

Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases:
  • Advocacy
  • Legal Counseling
  • Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms)
  • In-Depth Legal Representation
  • Community Education
Case priorities include support for the family, preserving housing, maintaining economic stability, safety, health, and populations with special vulnerabilities. ERLS provides services to low-income residents with legal issues in the following areas of law:
  • Domestic Violence Victims
  • Elder Law
  • Housing
  • Public Entitlements (i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC)
  • Social Security/SSI Disability
  • Veterans
There is no guaranteed acceptance of any case. The above examples also do not necessarily disqualify cases outside of these parameters. Cases ERLS does NOT assist with include: criminal, business, or immigration.

Services Disclaimer: ERLS's ability to provide legal assistance is subject to change based on availability of staff/volunteers. ERLS reserves the right to deny or limit services based on program resources and priorities.

Eligibility

Based on income, area of residence, and citizenship/immigration status. Differs depending on the type of service requested. Income: Household income within 125%, some exceptions apply. Income must be proven prior to case acceptance. Program services NOT income sensitive: Seniors and Veterans. Residence: Must be a resident of eastern South Dakota. Citizenship/Immigration Status: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident (with some limited exceptions). Permanent Legal Residents must show residence card at time of appointment.

Disabilities access

Accessible parking, route and restrooms.

Required Documents

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Application Process

Must complete application online at: www.sdlawhelp.org/apply for a complete eligibility screening. Paper applications are available at office.