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Veterans Defense Project
Minnesota-based nonprofit providing pro bono legal assistance, advocacy, and mitigation support for veterans facing criminal charges, focusing on trauma-informed defense and connecting veterans to treatment and VA benefits.
- Cost
- Free — pro bono legal services provided to eligible veterans
- Coverage
- Statewide Minnesota with focus on criminal defense cases (Minnesota)
- Eligibility
- Veterans in Minnesota facing criminal charges who may benefit from trauma-informed legal representation and connections to veteran services.
- Availability
- Case-by-case intake; services depend on attorney capacity.
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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