East River Legal Services
Nonprofit civil legal aid organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income people in 33 counties in eastern South Dakota, including help with protection orders, divorce, and custody. East River Legal Services serves veterans, older adults age 60 and over, people with disabilities, and victims of violence, among others. Apply online through the SD Law Help website, which East River shares with Dakota Plains Legal Services. Eligibility generally requires household income within 125 percent of guidelines, with some exceptions.
Who it is for
Low-income survivors in eastern South Dakota who need civil legal help with protection orders, domestic violence, or related family law issues.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault, Stalking and harassment, Elder abuse
How to reach them
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Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.