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Disaster Legal Services | East River Legal Services

208 S. Main Avenue, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Differs depending on the type of service requested, but generally must be within income limits, a resident of eastern South Dakota and a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident. There may be limited exceptions to these guidelines.
By appointment only. Applications taken anytime at www.sdlawhelp.org
https://www.erlservices.org
[email protected]

Must complete application for eligibility screening and intake interview. Applications available online or paper applications available in office.

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Day County, SD
Deuel County, SD
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Miner County, SD
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Moody County, SD
Sanborn County, SD
Spink County, SD
Turner County, SD
Union County, SD
Yankton County, SD

Description

Assists individuals with civil legal problems related to a disaster. Services may include help with FEMA support, such as applications/appeals or identifying and gathering relevant documentation; help with insurance claims for doctor and hospital bills, loss of property, loss of life, etc.; drafting of new wills, powers of attorney and other legal papers lost in the disaster; assistance with home repair contracts and contractors; counseling and advice about landlord/tenant matters; and help with consumer protection matters, remedies, and procedures.

Providing organization

East River Legal Services

Offers legal representation to financially qualifying individuals residing.