Central Minnesota Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues. CMLS does not charge for legal services. With offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Willmar, CMLS serves a 21-county service area throughout central Minnesota. The organization helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and community legal education programs, defending those who cannot defend themselves. By providing high-quality legal services, CMLS increases access to justice and challenges inequities, empowering community members to participate in the civil legal system.