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Adult Representation Services

Adult Representation Services

Dedicated advocacy

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Hennepin County Adult Representation Services is an independent county organization that provides advocacy to clients experiencing poverty in civil matters where they are entitled to an attorney. We connect our clients to resources to support them in achieving self-sufficiency and serve as advocates to protect their rights both in and outside of court.

We are not affiliated with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office or the Hennepin County Child Support Division. Consultation with us is confidential.

Apply for services

Complete the online eligibility form.

Upcoming events

Visit ARS at a clinic or resource event.

Programs and service areas

We help people navigate a variety of complex legal issues, including eviction, child protection cases, guardianship, and more. Learn about our programs and services.

Featured stories

Read about our clients and staff, the positive impact ARS has on people’s lives, and how our work affects disparity reductions.
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Recognizing staff for Women’s History Month

For Women’s History Month, we recognize two Adult Representation Services staff members whose contributions to clients and our department embody our mission and vision of holistic advocacy.

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Upcoming ARS clinics and resource events

From now through August 2024, you can meet the ARS staff and ask questions at the Hennepin County libraries.

ARS principal attorney Jessica Ryan, with colleagues by her side, speaks at a community event celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Protecting the rights of American Indian families isn’t just a job, it’s a mission

For ARS attorney Jessica Ryan, working to protect the rights of American Indian families is a professional and personal mission. Her depth of knowledge is an incredible benefit to the clients served by ARS.

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