Adult Representation Services
Dedicated advocacy
Adult Representation Services is an independent Hennepin County agency that provides legal representation, advocacy and support to clients experiencing poverty in civil matters where they are entitled to an attorney. We connect clients to resources to help them achieve self-sufficiency and advocate to protect their rights in and outside of court.
Learn about our programs and services.
We are not affiliated with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Adult Protection Services, or the Child Support Division. Consultation with us is confidential.
Featured stories
Staff highlights: Maisue Thao, guardianship attorney
People who are subject to guardianship are often vulnerable and need someone to look out for their best interests. Maisue Thao, an attorney on the ARS guardianship team, has devoted her career to doing just that.
Staff highlights: Joe Mitchell, child protection attorney
As an attorney with Adult Representation Services’ child protection team, Joe Mitchell aims to center his clients’ humanity in a system that can sometimes be dehumanizing.
ARS receives countywide disparity reduction award
Adult Representation Services (ARS) has received the 2023 Countywide Award in the category of Disparity Reduction in Action.