Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (Bemidji Office)
(218) 751-9201 or 1-800-450-9201
215 4th Street Northwest, P.O. Box 1883, Bemidji, MN 56619-1883
Free legal advice, assistance, and representation to low income people who live in Northwestern Minnesota in a variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters, including family law, housing, consumer issues, and many other types of legal matters.
Anishinabe Legal Services
(218) 335-2223 or 1-800-422-1335
Free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake & White Earth Reservations in Northwestern Minnesota. Services include representation before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to protect clients' rights.
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.
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.
Hubbard County Law Library
In the Hubbard County Courthouse: 301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Hubbard County Courthouse
(218) 732-5286
301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)
Volunteer attorneys answer legal questions via email for individuals who meet income qualifications.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota State Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Free online lawyer search and referral service.
United Way 211
Dial 2-1-1
Operators available 24/7 to provide targeted referrals to legal services and resources.
Public Defender - Ninth Judicial District (Bemidji Office)
(218) 755-4333
619 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Suite 240, Bemidji, MN 56601
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.
Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making
Guardianship Information Line: 1-844-333-1748
Statewide resource offering free in-depth telephone consultation, referrals, information and assistance for families, individuals, and professionals regarding individuals at risk for guardianship/conservatorship. Virtual Guardianship Clinic - social workers and attorneys are available to talk about less restrictive alternatives to guardianship on the first Wednesday of every month from 12-2 pm. No appointments are needed, but please complete a registration form to help with planning.
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.
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.
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.
Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota
(218) 333-6011
One of the only centers in America to serve the needs of victims (and families) of child sexual and physical abuse, adult sexual assault and domestic violence under one roof.
Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center
The organization provides monthly legal advice clinics at Women's Advocates, Inc. in St. Paul and Home Free in Plymouth. In addition, legal clinics are provided several times a year at Headwaters Intervention Center, Inc. in Park Rapids. All three of the shelters can also contact the founders for pro bono legal advice regarding emergency cases. In addition, Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center provides pro bono in-court representation, through volunteer attorneys, to clients of Women's Advocates and Home Free for Orders for Protection and eviction expungements.
Hubbard County Social Services
(218) 732-1451 or 1-877-450-1451
205 Court Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470
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.
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.
Minnesota Elder Justice Center
(651) 440-9300
Providing information and resources statewide to older and/or vulnerable adults and their loved ones around issues of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Services include obtaining protective orders, incapacity and safety planning, limited legal representation, and referrals. To get more information, please call (651) 440-9312 to speak to an advocate or use the contact form.
Hubbard County Veteran's Services
(218) 732-3561
201 Fair Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470
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.
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.
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.
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.
