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Self-Help Centers (4th Dist.)

For self-represented people (pro se) with court cases in Hennepin County, the court provides walk-in services at two Self-Help Center locations. Services are also available at Conciliation Court, Housing Court, and the Domestic Abuse Service Center. The public may also visit the Hennepin County Law Library to find "do-it-yourself" legal materials and get help with legal research.

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Walk-in Services

  • Forms and written instructions (some fees may apply)
  • Videos on how to represent yourself in court
  • Online tools for filling out forms
  • Brief legal advice from volunteer attorneys
  • One-on-one help to learn court procedures
  • One-on-one review of your court forms
  • Referrals to community resources and legal services

  • Staff speak English, French, Somali and Spanish

Hours & Locations

Self-Help Center
Hennepin County Govt. Center
300 South 6th Street
Public Service Level, 2nd Fl.
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421
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(612)348-9399
Hours: 8:00a - 3:30p
Monday - Friday
Closed Legal Holidays
NOTICE: This Self-Help Center closes at 1:30p on Wednesdays.

 

 

 

Family Court Self-Help Center
Family Justice Center
110 South 4th Street, 1st Fl.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters at this location.

Family Justice Center

(612)596-8519
Hours: 8:00a - 3:30p
Monday - Friday
Closed Legal Holidays
NOTICE: This Self-Help Center closes at 1:30p on Wednesdays.

NOTE: Get help with domestic abuse at the Domestic Abuse Services Center.

TIPS for Using the Self-Help Center

Please make arrangements for child care. The Self-Help Center does NOT have a play area or toys for children. You will need to be able to focus on your legal issues without distractions.

Be prepared to spend the necessary time at the Self-Help Center. You may spend several hours at the Center and return several times during your case.

Bring your checkbook or cash. Walk-in services are free at the Self-Help Center, but there may be a fee for certain things in your case. Example: criminal history printouts, subpoenas, forms, and filing.

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