Judicare of Anoka County
(763) 783-4970
1201 89th Avenue Northeast, Suite 310, Blaine, MN 55434
Free legal representation to low income people for civil legal problems (no criminal) including family law, protection from domestic abuse; MFIP, SSI, Food Stamps, Public Benefits; and landlord/tenant problems.
Anoka County Law Library
(763) 324-5560
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite E130, Anoka, MN 55303
Central Minnesota Legal Services (Minneapolis Office)
(612) 334-5970
430 First Avenue North, Suite 359, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people in many areas of law including housing, family law, government benefits, domestic abuse, immigration, disability and others.
Tenth Judicial District Self-Help Center - Anoka County Courthouse
(763) 760-6699
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room C210, Anoka, MN 55303
Self-help center staff are available to provide information and resources Monday - Friday from 9 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. You may also submit questions to the self-help center staff via email at 10CourtHelp@courts.state.mn.us.
Minnesota Courts Self-Help Centers
Forms, videos and other information for individuals representing themselves in court.
Legal Advice Clinics
Directory of legal clinics and Self-Help Centers across the state.
Minnesota State Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Free online lawyer search and referral service.
Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service (MNLRIS)
(612) 752-6699
MNLRIS connects persons with legal issues to one of over 200 qualified private attorneys practicing in over 50 areas of law. Referral counselors are available who can set up appointments with attorneys, provide general information about the legal process, and direct people to appropriate legal resources. MNLRIS is sponsored by the Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations.
LawHelpMN.org
Help for low-income people with a broad range of civil (non-criminal) legal matters. Website provides information and resources on a variety of legal topics and can help connect individuals to legal aid and assistance. Live online chat help service available.
Anoka County Courthouse
(763) 760-6700
2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Minnesota State Law Library
(651) 297-7651
Get help finding legal information
Room G25, Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
Our librarians can help you find legal information, court forms, and other materials by phone, email, or in person. In addition, we offer two clinics for those working on appeals: General Appeals Self-Help Walk-in Clinic - held on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. This is a brief advice clinic for people who are representing themselves. There is no income-qualification required for attendance. Unemployment Appeal Legal Advice Clinic - service for people who have already had a hearing with the Unemployment Law Judge and have also requested reconsideration and it has been denied. You can attend the clinic to get advice about how to proceed with an appeal to the Court of Appeals. Clinics held on the 2nd Thursday of the month and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website.
Minnesota Unbundled Law Project
Directory of attorneys offering unbundled legal services (also known as limited scope legal services) that are customizable for your needs and budget. Practice areas include family; business; employment; real estate; benefits; housing; wills, trusts, and elder law; consumer protection and debt; and more. For more information about unbundled legal services, visit their FAQ.
Community Mediation Minnesota
1-833-266-2663
Providing mediation and restorative justice resources to help resolve disputes involving neighbors, families, businesses, consumers, crime victims, landlords, tenants, or other matters.
Ramsey County Bar Association Modest Fee Service
(651) 224-1775
ars@ramseybar.org
Full representation for those who do not qualify for Legal Aid based on income. Assistance available in Twin Cities Metro counties.
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)
Volunteer attorneys answer legal questions via email for individuals who meet income qualifications.
United Way 211
Dial 2-1-1
Operators available 24/7 to provide targeted referrals to legal services and resources.
Children's Law Center of Minnesota
(651) 644-4438
450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104
Free advocacy and legal representation for foster care youth in Minnesota.
YouthLink
(612) 252-1200
41 N. 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Free clinic for low-income youth (under 21) with legal problems (family, immigration, employment, public benefits, criminal, and housing). Also offers a drop-in center.
Public Defender - Tenth Judicial District (Anoka Office)
(763) 422-3350
433 Jackson Street, Suite 120, Anoka, MN 55303
Legal services by court appointment for low-income people involved in criminal and juvenile delinquency cases.
Sealing Criminal Records to Enhance Justice
If you have a criminal record for an offense that was prosecuted in state court, prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office may be able to help you determine if you qualify for expungement. If you qualify, the Attorney General's Office may be able to help you get your record sealed by the Court at no cost to you.
Volunteer Lawyers Network - Criminal Expungement Clinic
(763) 324-5560
Anoka County Law Library, Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Monthly Criminal Expungement Community Education Seminars - third Monday each month at 1:30 pm.
Second Chance Saturday Criminal Records Workshop
Volunteer Lawyers Network and Criminal Justice League
(612) 752-6677
University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)
2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN (Along bus lines 7, 19 and 32).
Monthly criminal records workshop held every third Saturday of the month from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Mitchell Hamline Self Help Clinic
(651) 695-7609
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Warren E. Burger Library Conference Room, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Assistance for self-represented parties for criminal expungement. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
JustUS Health (formerly Minnesota AIDS Project and Rainbow Health)
(612) 373-2437
JustUs Health's Legal Services provide legal advice, brief services, and direct representation for HIV–related legal matters.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Information: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435) or Helpline: 1-800-273-8255
Education, advocacy, support, and referrals for people with mental illness and their families.
Alexandra House - Anoka
Hotline: (763) 780-2330 or 1-888-780-2332
Legal advocacy for domestic abuse survivors.
Violence Free Minnesota (formerly Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women)
24-Hour Phone Line: (866) 223-1111
24-hour hotline for victims of domestic abuse throughout Minnesota helps connect individuals to resources and services available to them.
Standpoint (Formerly Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project)
1-800-313-2666 or (612) 343-9842; Text Line: (612) 743-7397
Statewide program serving battered women, their advocates, attorneys and the general public in Minnesota.
Anoka County Social Services - Children and Family
(763) 324-1400
2100 Third Ave., Suite 500, Anoka, MN 55303
Family Law Clinic
(763) 324-5560
Anoka County Law Library, Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Brief legal advice clinic offering advice from an attorney on divorce, custody, child support, Orders for Protection, and other family law matters. Held two Thursdays per month by appointment only. Please call (763) 324-5560 for an appointment.
Unmarried Parents Clinic
(763) 324-5560
Anoka County Law Library, Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Attorneys from Central Minnesota Legal Services will conduct presentations once per month at the Anoka County Law library about the legal rights of unmarried parents. The attorneys may be able to meet with you after the presentation to answer your specific legal questions related to paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support, but you must make an appointment through the Anoka County Law Library or by calling (763) 324-5560. You do not need to be a resident of Anoka County or have a case in Anoka County to participate.
Family Law Advice by Phone - Volunteer Lawyers Network
(612) 752-6677
Low-income people can get a free 20-minute legal advice consult on family law matters from the Volunteer Lawyers Network. To schedule an appointment, call the VLN Intake Line at (612) 752-6677 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Hennepin County Bar Association Low Fee Family Law Project
(612) 752-6666
A part of the Lawyer Referral Service, this program is designed to allow affordable representation to the working poor statewide, with income just above the financial bracket where services are available through other legal services providers. Service is provided where volunteers and clients can be matched. A variety of conditions apply. Interested individuals should contact LRIS at 612-752-6666.
Mitchell Hamline Self Help Clinic
(651) 695-7609
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Warren E. Burger Library Conference Room, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Assistance for self-represented parties for criminal expungement. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Outfront Minnesota (GLBT Youth)
(612) 822-0127 or 1-800-800-0350
310 E. 38th St., Suite 209, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Provides advocacy, assistance, and referrals to help guide youth through the legal process.
Gender Justice
(651) 789-2090
200 West University Ave., Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55103
Gender Justice provides legal representation for transgender and other clients relative to employment discrimination, health care, and other necessities.
LGBTQ+ Clinic (Volunteer Lawyers Network)
Walk-in or make an appointment.
Free clinics held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2-4 pm and the 3rd Saturday of the month at Family Tree Clinic (1619 Dayton Ave. #205, St. Paul). Providing 15-20 minutes of legal advice on name and gender marker changes, plus general legal advice and referrals.
Housing Law Clinic
(612) 332-8151 or (763) 783-4970
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave., 4th Floor, Anoka, MN 55303
Free legal advice to all low-income residents of Anoka County on housing issues Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on the 4th floor of the Anoka County Courthouse. The clinic is run by Central Minnesota Legal Services, Judicare, and Volunteer Lawyers Network. No appointments necessary, but priority will be given to those with a court hearing. Call to determine if you qualify for services before your court hearing.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (St. Cloud Office)
(320) 253-0121 or 1-888-360-2889
110 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 200, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people.
Anoka County Veteran Services
(763) 324-4500
Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 216, Anoka, MN 55303
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
(888) 838-7727
Provides assistance to unrepresented veterans or their family members who have filed appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
LinkVet Support
1-888-546-5838
24-7 support from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) for Minnesota Veterans and their families.
Minnesota Department of Human Rights Mediation Program
(651) 539-1111 or 1-800-657-3704
No cost and voluntary alternative dispute resolution process by which the parties attempt to settle their discrimination disputes with the help of a trained mediator. Mediation takes place before the Department begins an investigation into allegations of discrimination and before a probable cause finding is made.
Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid
(612) 927-3104
First Covenant Church, 810 S. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to qualified individuals at ministry locations around the Twin Cities.
Springboard for the Arts
St. Paul: (651) 292-4381, 262 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103
Fergus Falls: (218) 998-4037, 201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Legal advice for low income persons who need help with business organization, contracts, artist tax audits, copyright and trademark infringement, artist immigration, music royalties, and leasing and buying property.
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
(888) 838-7727
Provides assistance to unrepresented veterans or their family members who have filed appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
