ABOUT ERLS
Our Organization
We are nonprofit civil legal aid office. We give preference to:
- Elderly (60+)
- People Experiencing Homelessness
- Veterans
- LGBTQIA+
- Limited English Proficiency
- Victims of Violence
- People with Disabilities
MAIN OFFICE
335 N. Main Ave, Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
TELEPHONE
(605) 336-9230
(800) 952-3015
(800) 952-3015
WORKING HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8am – 5pm
The office will be closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
The office will be closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
Learn More About Our Services
Our 13 Member Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors includes Attorney throughout eastern South Dakota, as well as Client Members for other organizations we work with; together they govern our organization.
Our Administration
Our Funding
East River Legal Services utilizes diverse funding to support our organization and the work that we do.
We specialize in Family Law, Housing Law, Public Benefits, Consumer Law.
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Our Advocacy, Intake, and Legal Departments:
- Represent clients in court and administrative hearings, and in other cases that require the full scope of attorney services.
- Provide brief legal advice and consultation to client.
- Assist clients with their social and emotional needs.
- Connect clients to local, state, and governmental resources.
- Present at community and educational events.
- Produce materials explaining the law, services, resources, etc.
The law can be confusing, let us help!
Our Offices
ADDRESSES AND PARKING INFORMATION
Sioux Falls
You will have to park on the street, so please bring money for the meter. There is normally plenty of street parking around our building. To find our entrance, when looking at the front of the building. To find our entrance, when looking at the front of the building from Main Street, the door is on the left side of the building (closest to the courtyard). Please come in through that door and take either the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. You will see our entrance once you get to the 2nd floor.
We are not able to validate or reimburse for parking.
Aberdeen
Parking is free on Main Street.
Meetings primarily by appointment.