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You can find a lawyer by getting referrals from Bar Associations, community agencies, friends, employee assistance programs, and other people you trust. There are some free legal advice clinics available at several Hennepin County Court locations.
Some lawyers offer a free or reduced-fee initial consult. Many lawyers also offer "limited scope" or "unbundled" services. This means that they will work on a specific task for you, and you don't have to hire them for the whole case. For example, they could review your court papers, go to court with you, or give you their expert opinion your legal rights and options. Legal disputes can often have long-lasting financial impact. It may be worth it to you to talk with a lawyer before you take steps that cannot be undone.
Attorney Referrals
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MN State Bar Association - online lawyer referral service, offering free initial 30-minute consultations with a Minnesota lawyer. |
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Hennepin County Bar Association
Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS); Low-Fee Family Law Project; Misdemeanor Defense Project; and more... |
(612)752-6666 |
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Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
VLN offers legal help to people with low incomes in civil cases, such as housing, bankruptcy, family law, expungement, and debt collection. To find out if you qualify, complete a Client Intake by phone or online.
Phone: (612)752-6677
Hours: 10:00a - 1:00p Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri.
Online: Client Intake Form |
(612)752-6677 |
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VLN Servicios Legales en Español (VLN Spanish Legal Services)
La Red de Abogados Voluntarios ofrece este programa. Las personas de bajos recursos que viven en Minnesota pueden hablar con abogados, o por telefono o en persona, y recibir ayuda legal gratuita.
Tel.: (651)379-4223
Horario: martes de las 11:00a - 2:00p y miércoles de las 2:00p - 5:00p |
(651)379-4223 |
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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Minneapolis Office |
(612)334-5970 |
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Central Minnesota Legal Services |
(612)334-5970 |
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Criminal Expungement Seminars (Council on Crime & Justice) |
(612)353-3024 |
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Legal Clinics &
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LawHelpMN: Walk-in and Other Legal Help Clinics |
website directory |
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Legal Rights Center (Criminal and Juvenile)
Tubman
Legal services on domestic abuse and family law issues in Hennepin, Washington and Ramsey Counties. |
(612)337-0030
(612)871-0118
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Resource Center for Fathers & Families |
(612)783-4938 |
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University Student Legal Service
(legal representation and advice to eligible students on the Twin Cities campus) |
(612)624-1001 |
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Estate & Elder Law Services - Volunteers of America (MN)
Legal help for seniors and people with disabilities on sliding-scale fee basis. Other clients pay regular private rate. |
(612)676-6300 |
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City of Minneapolis Housing Inspection Services
(landlord-tenant information for
Minneapolis residents) |
(612)673-3000 |
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Community Action for Suburban Hennepin
(rental housing problems; legal advice clinics) |
(612)933-0017 |
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Civil Society
Legal services for victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and abuse. |
(651)291-8810 |
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Online Legal Resources
| MN Court Forms and Instructions |
Forms frequently requested by the public are available for marriage dissolution, housing court, conciliation court and other court actions. |
MN Courts Self-Help Center
(statewide program) |
Educational legal information and tools for people representing themselves in Minnesota District Courts without a lawyer. |
| Hennepin County Law Library |
For links to online Minnesota Statutes (laws), Minnesota case law, and numerous other law-related resources. |
| LawMoose.com |
Searchable site for Minnesota legal information and resources. |
| MN Attorney General's Office |
For consumer protection information. |
| ProJusticeMN.org |
For legal professionals who want to do volunteer legal work for low-income people. |
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Legal Resources at the Hennepin County Government Center
The Hennepin County Law Library located on floor C-24 of the Government Center is a great resource for people needing to handle a legal matter. It has a full collection of legal resources as well as a special collection of self-help materials. You can ask a Law Librarian for help with legal research via email.
Visit the Hennepin Court Self-Help Center on the skyway level for information on civil law court forms and procedures, FAQs on legal topics and other resources, and brief consultations with volunteer attorneys. NOTE: For family law issues, please visit the Family Court Self-Help Center at 110. S. 4th St, Minneapolis, which offers the Family Law Facilitator Program, forms, written materials, and videos for many family court actions.
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