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 – 4:30pm
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 attorneys 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.
Our Tax Forms
We specialize in Family Law, Housing Law, Public Benefits, and Consumer Law.
Below are the case counts from 2023 by category.
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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 clients.
- 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 metered parking. There is normally plenty of street parking around our 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.
Holiday Closures
Monday, January 1st
New Years Day
Monday, January 15th
Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr
Monday, February 19th
Presidents Day
Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 19th
Juneteenth
Thursday, July 4th
Independence Day
Monday, September 2nd
Labor Day
Monday, October 14th
Native Americans' Day
Monday, November 11th
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28th
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29th
Day after Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25th
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31st