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We give legal help to people experiencing poverty in civil cases like eviction, child support, child protection and guardianship.

Advocate and negotiate for you with landlords and the courts to ensure your rights are protected Provide legal advice before and during housing court proceedings and represent you in court Help prevent evictions and have an eviction removed from your record Connect you with financial assistance and services to help you achieve stable housing

Initial Appearance/Eviction Hearings: The initial appearance calendar for eviction hearings are usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 1:15 and 3:00.

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Our Eagan lawyers provide sophisticated services for all types of law in Minnesota. Call our firm to get the practical legal advice you need today!

Stephen Rathke Housing Attorney Email: stephenr@homelinemn.org (612)728-5770 x110 Stephen is a semi-retired attorney who began volunteering with HOME Line in 2015 and eventually joined our staff as a Housing Attorney working on our tenant hotline in 2017. During his career, Stephen worked as a County Attorney in Brainerd, MN and then as a Civil Litigator with a downtown […]

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As of March 2024, the ARS housing team has handled nearly 7,500 eviction cases. Of those, more than 800 have been dismissed and 5,400 have reached a settlement.