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Free civil legal services are available for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who need immigration assistance. Services include help with: VAWA (Violence Against Women) petitions U Visas T Visas (nonimmigrant or undocumented and trafficking) Funding is very limited so services are not guaranteed.

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

Provides free civil legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking. Civil legal services can include help with orders for protection, divorce, custody, employment issues, and housing issues.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Veterans Stand Down event provides education and information about Veteran services and benefits to Veterans and their families in the West River region. The event also includes haircuts, clothing, hygiene products, employment services, legal assistance, housing referrals, eye screening/reading glasses, readjustment counseling. A free meal is served at all locations.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

​South Dakotans can get free legal advice from experienced lawyers when the State Bar of South Dakota sponsors the annual Ask-A-Lawyer program Each call is handled anonymously by experienced attorney volunteers. Last year Ask-A-Lawyer answered 785 calls from East River to West River South Dakota, ranging from family issues to contracts, wills, real estate, and more. The calls are not intended to be an in-depth analysis of the caller's legal concerns, but to answer general legal questions and, if appropriate, refer the caller to specific lawyer referral services or a government agency.

Veterans Stand Down event provides education and information about Veteran services and benefits to Veterans and their families in the West River region. The event also includes haircuts, clothing, hygiene products, employment services, legal assistance, housing referrals, eye screening/reading glasses, readjustment counseling. A free meal is served at all locations.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

A website geared toward self-represented litigants (people who are representing themselves in court). The website has several helpful categories including Online forms - Fill out legal forms online or obtain instruction on how to properly prepare documentation for court. Legal help - Find information on how to get legal help, including resources available for low or no cost legal aid. Protection orders - What to expect when petitioning the court for a protection order. Links to victim advocate organizations. Military and Veterans - Legal resources for past and present military members. Veterans Project information. Parenting - Help for parenting and other divorce/separation needs. Mediation - All you need to know about mediation. Links to various community agencies and resources. Guide and File - a process that permits self-represented litigants to create and complete forms for starting court actions. Involuntary Commitment information. Record Searches - how to obtain a record search report for the public court cases an individual has statewide.

A secure website where lower income South Dakota residents can ask an attorney for specific questions regarding their civil (non-criminal) legal issues. The website is a partnership between the State Bar of South Dakota, Access to Justice and the American Bar Association.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Veterans Stand Down event provides education and information about Veteran services and benefits to Veterans and their families in the West River region. The event also includes haircuts, clothing, hygiene products, employment services, legal assistance, housing referrals, eye screening/reading glasses, readjustment counseling. A free meal is served at all locations.

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.

East River Legal Services (ERLS) Veterans Hotline assists veterans who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Hotline helps with legal questions that which impact housing, including family law, income support and many other issues. The Hotline can also help to complete an application for services over the phone.

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

East River Legal Services (ERLS) Veterans Hotline assists veterans who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Hotline helps with legal questions that which impact housing, including family law, income support and many other issues. The Hotline can also help to complete an application for services over the phone.

Provides support, information, and referrals for people living with epilepsy, including possible resources to help with medication costs, support groups, find-an-epilepsy-specialist, help finding a seizure safety or detection device and information about services and programs serving the epilepsy community.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Advocating for individuals attempting to obtain disability benefits through Social Security Administration programs.

Provides legal services to tribal members charged with criminal offenses. Represents respondents in matters involving juvenile delinquency, involuntary commitment, abuse and neglect, and guardian Ad Litem cases.

Provides food, clothing, and health screenings to homeless and at-risk veterans. Also offers referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and other essential services. Stand Downs are typically 1 to 3 day events. ​To find information about upcoming Stand Downs, visit the website and select South Dakota in the "Select a State" field.

Veterans Stand Down event provides education and information about Veteran services and benefits to Veterans and their families in the West River region. The event also includes haircuts, clothing, hygiene products, employment services, legal assistance, housing referrals, eye screening/reading glasses, readjustment counseling. A free meal is served at all locations.