Eligibility Guidelines

LAOC staff will ask you to fill out an application in order to determine whether you qualify for services. You must meet all three of the following guidelines:

• You must live in Olmsted County
• You must meet certain financial guidelines
• You must have a case type that LAOC handles and that case must be venued in Olmsted County

Fees

LAOC does not charge attorney's fees. However, there may be a one-time administrative fee. Depending on your income and the program your case is assigned to, this fee can range from $0 to $50. Please contact the LAOC office for more information regarding fees.

Depending on your legal matter and your situation, you may also be responsible for some expenses, including publication fees, service fees, or trial costs. You will not be charged for these expenses without your prior consent.


Application Forms

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PDF Download	Title / Description
	Landlord-Tenant Eligibility - Download this form if you have landlord-tenant issues.
	Juvenile Form - Download this form if you are under the age of 18.
	General Eligibility Form - All other applicants download this form if you are NOT applying for landlord-tenant eligibility or are NOT applying as a juvenile.