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      African Americans:  

      • Minneapolis Urban League. (612) 302-3100. Our mission is to provide human services and advocacy that will enable African Americans and other minority group members residing in the greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Area to cultivate and develop their individual and group potential on a par with all other Minnesotans.

      Agriculture/Farm Law:

      • Agricultural Worker Project. 1-800-652-9733. Staff attorneys provide statewide legal representation, advice and referrals to low-income migrant farm workers. Services available in English and Spanish; interpreters available in other languages.
      • Farmers' Legal Action Group. (651) 223-5400 or Farmers' Hotline: (877) 860-4349. Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG) is a nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal services to family farmers and their rural communities in order to help keep family farmers on the land.
      • Minnesota Family Farm Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. 1-888-575-2954. The Minnesota Family Farm Law Project serves clients in Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, LeSueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, and Winona counties.  

      Arts & Entertainment:

      • Springboard for the Arts.  St. Paul: (651) 292-4381 or Fergus Falls: (218) 998-4037. Springboard for the Arts is an economic and community development organization for artists and by artists. 
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      Bankruptcy and Debt:  

      • Bankruptcy Advice Clinic, from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota. For more information about the clinic project, contact the Volunteer Lawyers Network at (612) 752-6677.
      • Debtor Help, from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Bankruptcy Legal Topic Guide.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Debt Legal Topic Guide.
      • University of Minnesota Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic. Potential clients of Minnesota Law clinics should contact (612) 625-5515.
      • University of St. Thomas Law School Bankruptcy Law Clinic. (651) 962-4960.
      • Upsolve. Upsolve is designed to help people with low income or who are facing financial challenges. Upsolve tools are free and available to anyone who needs them, no matter your situation. If bankruptcy is your best option, the app guides you through preparing the necessary forms to erase debts like credit card bills, medical debt, payday loans, and more. If you qualify, it can also assist in preparing paperwork to discharge federal student loans.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network. The telephone bankruptcy advice clinic can help answer questions about bankruptcy for low-income individuals who qualify. Further bankruptcy assistance may be available to qualifying clients. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify and to set up an appointment. 

      Business Law

      • LegalCORPS. (612) 206-0780. LegalCORPS provides free assistance in non-litigation business law matters to low-income owners of small businesses, small nonprofit organizations and low-income innovators in Minnesota — through the services of volunteer attorneys.
      • University of St. Thomas Nonprofit Organizations Clinic. Focused on the legal needs of existing and aspiring nonprofit organizations. Examples of matters addressed include creating/amending Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, filing applications for 501(c) income tax exemption with the IRS, filing applications for sales tax exemption with the Minnesota Department of Revenue, creating/amending policies and procedures, dissolving existing nonprofits, and researching complex legal issues related to nonprofits. 
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      Children and Youth:

      Conciliation (Small Claims) Court:

      • Ramsey County Housing or Conciliation Court Self-Help Center. (651) 266-8391. Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Call the same day for appt after 10:00 a.m. Open to Ramsey County residents or self-represented litigants with a case in Ramsey County only.
      • Hennepin County Conciliation Court Legal Advice Clinic. Minneapolis City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street, Room 312, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Tuesdays 9 - 11am and 1 - 3 pm; Thursdays 9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm. Use of the clinic is limited to people who live in Hennepin County or have a court case in Hennepin County. Individuals must be screened for income eligibility to use the clinic. Contact the Volunteer Lawyers Network at (612) 752-6677 for more information.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN). VLN's conciliation court phone advice is a telephone-based service that assists low-income individuals statewide. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify and to set up an appointment. 

      Consumers:

      Crime Victims:

      • Crime Victim Justice Unit (Minnesota Office of Justice Programs). (651) 201-7310 or 1-800-247-0390. Advise crime victims of their rights and monitor the enforcement of those rights. Investigate complaints of victims who believe they have been treated unfairly in the criminal justice system.
      • Minnesota Crime Victim Support Line. 1-866-385-2699; Text: (612) 399-9977. 24/7 information and referral service for victims of crime.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Crime Victims Legal Topics Guide.
      • Resources for People Experiencing Violence. Ramsey County.
      • Sexual Violence Center. 24-hour Crisis Line: (612) 871-5111 or (952) 448-5425. Serves Hennepin, Carver, and Scott Counties.
      • Standpoint. (800) 313-2666 or (612) 343-9842; Text: (612) 743-7397. Standpoint exists to respond effectively to the constantly evolving legal needs of domestic and sexual violence victims and is the first resource people consult in a legal crisis. We provide limited direct representation, legal information, training, litigation support, and expert support on program and legal issues.
      • Tubman Family Alliance. Crisis Line 24-hour hotline: (612) 825-0000. Shelter for battered women and their children. Services include advocacy, information and referral to community resources, legal assistance in obtaining Orders for Protection, support groups and safety planning.

      Criminal Defense:

      • Minnesota State Law Library Criminal Law Help Topic.
      • Federal Public Defender. (612) 664-5858, 300 S. 4th St. Ste 107, Minneapolis, MN  55415.
      • Great North Innocence Project. Requests for Innocence Project of Minnesota's legal and investigative assistance must be in writing sent by the person seeking assistance. Mailing address: The Great North Innocence Project, 229 19th Avenue South, Suite 285, Minneapolis, MN 55455
      • Legal Rights Center. (612) 337-0030. Represents, without charge, low-income people and people of color in Hennepin County who have legal problems associated with the juvenile justice, criminal justice, and child welfare systems.
      • Minnesota Public Defenders (612) 349-2565. Free criminal defense services for indigent defendants. District court and appellate court representation available for those who qualify.
      • Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC). (651) 222-4703. A community law office dedicated to providing comprehensive criminal defense services for low income persons, emphasizing outreach to communities of color. The agency focuses its work in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the surrounding East Metro area.
      • Ramsey County Criminal Defense Law Clinic. Clinic provides brief advice on criminal defense issues. Free and open to all Minnesota residents. Contact the Ramsey County Law Library at (651) 266-8391 for more information.
      • University of St. Thomas Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic. (651) 962-4961. Representation for people facing misdemeanor and delinquency charges in both district and juvenile courts, and people seeking expungements. If you believe you may qualify and would like to inquire about representation, please complete the Intake Form or call (651) 962-4961 and request to complete an intake for the clinic. 
      • Washington County Law Library Criminal Legal Advice Clinic. Brief legal advice on issues such as traffic tickets, criminal process, criminal expungement, and DANCO orders. If you are interested in speaking with a lawyer, please call (651) 430-6330 or email LawLibrary@co.washington.mn.us to set up an appointment.

      Criminal Expungement:

      • Minnesota State Law Library Expungement Legal Topics Guide.
      • Mitchell|Hamline Pro Se Clinic.  Mitchell Hamline School of Law students, alumni, and reference librarians volunteer to help individuals represent themselves in court. Complete the Appointment Request Form to schedule an appointment.
      • Ramsey Court Criminal Expungement Clinic (aka Ramsey Law Library Clinic).  Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ramsey County District Court, and Ramsey County Law Library offer a free legal clinic for unrepresented parties the fourth Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Ramsey County Law Library located on the 18th floor of the Ramsey County Courthouse. 
      • 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.
      • Second Chance Saturday Criminal Records Workshop.  This free clinic is hosted by the Sabathani Community Center and Volunteer Lawyers Network to help those seeking to seal their criminal record. No appointments are needed, walk-ins are welcome. Clinics are on the second Saturdays of each month, 11am to 3pm, located at 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis. For the most up-to-date information, visit https://sabathani.org/events/.
      • University of St. Thomas Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic. (651) 962-4961. Representation for people facing misdemeanor and delinquency charges in both district and juvenile courts, and people seeking expungements. If you believe you may qualify and would like to inquire about representation, please complete the Intake Form or call (651) 962-4961 and request to complete an intake for the clinic.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) provides free assistance to low-income individuals statewide in criminal records expungement. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify. 
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      Debtor/Creditor: 

      • Debtor Help Resources. United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota. 
      • Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS). 1-888-575-2954. Staff and volunteer attorneys provide full representation, brief legal services, advice and referrals on issues with credit and creditors, insurance, defective goods, loans, consumer contracts, letters to creditors, and garnishment to people in Southern Minnesota. On staff translators for Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Russian, Somali, and Thai. 
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) provides assistance in debtor/creditor law to low-income individuals statewide. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify.

      Disability:

      • Disability Hub MN. 1-866-333-2466. A free, statewide, information, referral and assistance service called Disability Hub MN is now available to help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and their representatives connect to community services.
      • Minnesota Disability Law Center. (612) 334-5970, 1-800-292-4150, (612) 332-4668 (TTY). Provides specialized legal information for people with developmental and physical disabilities.
      • PACER Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights. (952) 838-9000, Toll-free in Greater Minnesota: 1-800-537-2237.

      Dispute Resolution:

      • 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.
      • Dispute Resolution Center. Dispute Resolution Center promotes the constructive resolution of conflict through open communication and shared decision-making. Serves Ramsey County with an emphasis on the Rondo, Dayton's Bluff, Frogtown, Highland Park, and Macalester-Groveland neighborhoods. 
      • Mediation Services of Anoka County. (763) 422-8878 or info@mediationservice.org. Providing accessible, affordable mediation and restorative services to help people in Anoka County and neighboring communities resolve their own conflicts and repair harm since 1987.

      Divorce:

      Domestic Abuse, see also Stalking

      • Alexandra House, Anoka County. Hotline: (763) 780-2330 or General calls: (763) 576-9999. Provides legal advocacy for survivors. Free monthly family law clinics. 
      • Cornerstone. Hotline: (952) 884-0330 or General calls: (952) 884-3576. 
      • Day One. Crisis Line: Call: 1 (866) 223-1111; Text: (612) 399-997. This is a statewide network of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and youth- and community- advocacy programs accessible by a single call or text.
      • Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center. The organization provides monthly legal advice clinics at Women’s Advocates, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota and Home Free in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, legal clinics are provided several times a year at Headwaters Intervention Center, Inc. in Park Rapids, Minnesota. All three of the shelters can also contact the founders for pro bono legal advice regarding emergency cases. Furthermore, as of February 2017, Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC provides pro bono in-court representation, through volunteer attorneys, to clients of Women’s Advocates, Inc and Home Free for Order for Protections and eviction expungements.
      • Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS). 1-888-575-2954. If you need help with a protection order, divorce, custody matter, or Indian Child Welfare Act case, we may be able to help. Our family law work focuses on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
      • Standpoint: Attorneys and advocates against domestic and sexual violence. (800) 313-2666 or (612) 343-9842. Providing statewide assistance, including direct representation, legal information, training, litigation support and expert support to domestic and sexual violence victims. Formerly the Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project (BWLAP). 
      • Tubman Center. (612) 871-0118. Volunteer attorneys provide free legal representation to low-income individuals with family law cases in Hennepin, Washington or Ramsey counties.
      • Civil Society. 1-888-7-SAFE-24 (1-888-772-3324). Providing legal services to victims of human trafficking, sexual trafficking, sexual assault, and abuse. 

       

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      Elder Law: See Seniors

      Employment:

      • Unemployment Appeal Legal Advice Clinic. Held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. This brief advice clinic is for people representing themselves who have been denied unemployment benefits and have exhausted their appeal options with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The clinic involves a 30-minute consultation with an attorney over the phone to get advice to proceed with an appeal at the Court of Appeals. Appointments are required. 
      • Minnesota State Law Library Employment Legal Topics Guide.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network provides legal assistance in employment law to low-income individuals. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify. 
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      Farm Law: see Agriculture/Farm Law

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      Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender: See LGBTQ

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      Health:

      • Cancer Legal Care. (651) 917-9000. Cancer Legal Care provides caring and compassionate legal services at no cost to Minnesotans affected by cancer.
      • Rainbow Health. (612) 373-2437 Rainbow Health's Legal Services provide legal advice, brief services, and direct representation for HIV-related legal matters.
      • SMRLS and Children's Minnesota Health Care-Legal Partnership. Legal assistance for Children's Minnesota patients and their families on a variety of legal issues, including housing, public benefits, immigration, and family law. Services range from brief legal guidance to full representation in court. 

      Hmong and Lao:

      • Hmong American Partnership. (651) 495-1557. Providing social services to Hmong families in the Twin Cities area.
      • Neighborhood Justice Center. (651) 222-4703. Legal representation by staff lawyers for juvenile and criminal offenses. Bilingual staff is available (Spanish/English and Hmong/English.)

      Housing: (see also: Landlord Tenant)

      Human Rights:

      • The Advocates for Human Rights. Client intake line (612) 341-9845. Volunteer attorneys represent low-income asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries with interviews with ICE asylum officers and in removal proceedings before immigration judges. Also provides brief advice, pro se (self-representation) information and limited assistance in preparing asylum application to asylum seekers not accepted for full representation.
      • American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. (651) 645-4097. Investigates, researches and provides free legal counsel for cases that are taken as civil liberties violations. Takes only a limited number of cases involving fundamental issues and constitutional rights under the U.S. and Minnesota Constitutions.
      • Minnesota Human Rights Department. (651) 539-1100 (TTY 651-296-1283) or Toll Free at 800-657-3704. Mission to make Minnesota discrimination free.
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      Immigration:

      Inventors:

      • LegalCORPS. Inventor Assistance Program, contact LegalCORPS at inventorassist@legalcorps.org or at (612) 278-6348. Inventor applicants must be Minnesota residents or operate a business in Minnesota.
      • University of Minnesota Law School Intellectual Property Clinic.  The IP Clinic provides members of the local community an opportunity to obtain legal assistance in matters involving intellectual property, such as copyrightable works, trademarks, patents, and confidentiality obligations. To get assistance from the clinic, complete the application form and return it to lawclinic@umn.edu.
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      Landlord/Tenant:

      • Housing Court. Hennepin County Govt. Center, 300 South 6th Street, Rm. C-300, Minneapolis, MN 55487  (612) 348-5186.
      • Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA). An owners' association, promoting the highest standards in the development, management and maintenance of rental and owner-occupied multi housing. (952) 854-8500. Hotline: (952) 858-8222.
        MHA's landlord/tenant hotline provides pre-recorded information on security deposits, leases, giving notice, discrimination and other topics related to rental statutes and rights. If your question is not answered within the recording, you may leave a message and one of our knowledgeable volunteers will return your call.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Landlord/Tenant Legal Topics Guide.
      • Minnesota Tenants Union. (612) 874-5733. Provides public policy advocacy and community education with and on behalf of low-income tenants. The MTU also provides technical support to tenant organizing and makes individual complaint referrals. Address: 2121 Nicollet Ave #203, Minneapolis, MN 55404. FAX: (612) 874-5733.
      • Ramsey County Housing or Conciliation Court Self-Help Center. Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Ramsey County Courthouse Law Library, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, 18th Floor, No Appointments Made. Sign in starts at 12:30 p.m. (651) 266-8391.
      • St. Paul Tenants Union. (651) 221-0501. Assist in multi-unit buildings to organize and address problems with rental units and landlords. Educate tenants about their rights and responsibilities.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network provides free legal services in landlord/tenant law to low-income individuals. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify. 
      • Washington County Civil Legal Advice Clinic. (651) 430-6330. Must be a resident of Washington County.

      Latinos:

      • Casa de Esperanza. (651) 646-5553. Linea de crisis 24-horas: (651) 772-1611 Nuestra misión es movilizar a las Latinas y a las communidades latinas para erradicar la violencia doméstica.
      • Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). (612) 746-3500 or (651) 379-4200. Provides help for victims/survivors of sexual harassment, incest, sexual abuse, rape and their families. Services include: Bilingual counseling, Legal advocacy, Emergency post-assault hospital, education.
      • La Red de Abogados Voluntarios (Volunteer Lawyers Network o VLN) ayuda a los habitantes de Minnesota en situación de pobreza con sus problemas legales civiles, conectándolos con abogados voluntarios. Ayudamos a nuestros clientes con una amplia gama de asuntos legales civiles, incluyendo bancarrota, eliminación de antecedentes penales, defensa contra desalojos, derecho de familia, inmigración y mucho más. Llame al (612) 752-6677 de lunes a jueves, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., para ver si cumple los requisitos. Hay hispanohablantes e intérpretes disponibles.

      Lawyer Referrals:

      • Call For Justice.  Connects low-income people to existing legal resources, in partnership with United Way 211 and others.
      • Dakota County Attorney Referral. (952) 431-3200. Attorney referral listing to provide names of attorneys, including those who have a sliding fee scale, to clients who can afford one.
      • Hennepin County Bar Association. (612) 752-6666. Lawyers' referral and information line.
      • Christian Legal Society of Minnesota, (612) 292-1721. CLS of Minnesota supports Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid, a nonprofit corporation, whose mission it is to serve the poor, disabled and homeless by offering legal advice, assistance and referrals to Christian and other agencies to help individuals and their families become free of legal entanglements and become reconciled to God.
      • Minnesota State Bar Association. 1-800-292-4152.
      • Ramsey County Bar Association. (651) 224-1775. Provides referrals to attorneys in Ramsey County. Screens attorney to assure they are licensed and have met the referral service's standards. The Ramsey County Bar Association offers a modest fee service for people who are low income but don't qualify for legal aid.
      • Washington County Attorney Referral Service. (952) 351-7172. Provides attorney representation to individuals with problems in family law, housing, grandparent rights and consumer matters.
      • Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid (612) 927-3104 and email address: information@tccla.org
      • Washington County Attorney Referral Service. (952) 351-7172. Provides attorney representation to individuals with problems in family law, housing, grandparent rights and consumer matters.

      Legal Assistance:

      • Brian Coyle Community Center Legal Clinic. 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. (612) 338-5282..
      • Legal Access Point (LAP) Clinic is a joint project sponsored by the Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service (MNLRIS), Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN), and the Hennepin County 4th Judicial District Court. Volunteer attorneys offer 15-20 minutes of brief advice on a walk-in basis at the Self-Help Center of the Hennepin County Government Center (300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419) or by phone. The clinic is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings, starting at 8:00am, first-come, first-served. Call (612) 752-6677 for questions. 
      • Legal Advice Clinics, of the Fourth District (Hennepin County) Courts.
      • Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd., 15025 Glazier Ave. Suite 201 Apple Valley, MN 55124. (952) 431-3200.
      • Legal Assistance of Olmsted County, 507-287-2036. Family law, housing law, and domestic violence assistance for residents of Olmstead Count.
      • Lyndale Neighborhood Clinic. Lyndale Neighborhood Community Center. 3537 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55408. Attorneys provide general legal advice to Lyndale neighborhood residents in 20-minute time slots. (612) 824-9402.
      • Minnesota Legal Aid Offices Directory. Search page.
      • Mitchell Hamline Clinical Program, (651) 290-6351.
      • Mitchell Hamline Self-Help Clinic. (651) 695-7609; Email: selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
      • Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. St. Paul Telephone Intake: (651) 222-4731 (Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties); St. Paul Seniors Intake: (651) 224-7301 (includes Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties); Rural Counties Toll Free Telephone Intake: 1-888-575-2954 (or 1-507-377-7401) (includes: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan, and Winona Counties).
      • Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid. Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid ("TCCLA") seeks to serve the poor, disabled and homeless by offering legal advice, limited assistance and spiritual counsel as well as referrals to Christian and other agencies in order to help individuals and their families become free of legal entanglements and become reconciled with God.
      • Walk-In Clinics and Other Legal Help Clinics, listed by LawHelpMN.org.
      • University of Minnesota Civil Practice Clinic. (612) 625-5515. Legal assistance for non-criminal problems. Divorce cases accepted.
      • University of Saint Thomas Law School Clinics. (651) 962-4960.
      • Volunteer Lawyers Network provides free civil legal services to low-income Minnesotans. Contact intake at (612) 752-6677 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday to see if you qualify. 

      LGBTQ

      • Queer/Trans Legal Clinic is hosted by Family Tree Clinic and Volunteer Lawyers Network and provides free legal services to low-income Minnesotans. This virtual clinic is by appointment only and primarily aids in name and gender marker changes. General legal advice and referrals may also be available. To request an appointment, fill out this form linked here. 
      • Transgender Name Change Clinic - sponsored by Robins Kaplan LLP, OutFront Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota Law School Outlaw - is a free name change clinic for transgender individuals seeking to change their names. Registration is required. 
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      Migrants:

      • Migrant Legal Services. (651) 291-2837 or 800-652-9733. Provides civil legal information and services to migrant workers.

      Municipal Law:

      • League of Minnesota Cities. (651) 281-1200 and Toll-free number: (800) 925-1122. The League of Minnesota Cities is committed to Cities building quality communities through excellence in governance, management and services to citizens.
      • City Information and Complaints Office. (651) 266-8989. The complaint department serving St. Paul residents.
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      Native Americans:

      • Anishinabe Legal Services, 1-800-422-1335 or (218) 335-2223. Civil legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations.
      • Band Member Legal Aid, 320-532-7798. Civil legal assistance and criminal defense assistance to Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members 
      • Indian Child Welfare Law Center. (612) 879-9165 and toll-free 1-866-879-0123. Legal services that handle matters falling under the Indian Child Welfare Act.
      • Indian Legal Assistance Program. 107 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802. (218) 727-2881 or 1-888-249-3205.
      • Minneapolis American Indian Center. (612) 879-1700. Provides services that is essential and appropriate to meet the needs of Indian families experiencing difficulties with the social welfare system. On-line case management system to coordinate child protection cases between tribal and urban service providers.
      • Minnesota American Indian Bar Association's Resource List.
      • Southern MN Regional Legal Services and East Side American Indian Outreach office. (651) 771-4455. Low income persons in Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties.

      Nonprofits:

      • LegalCORPS. LegalCORPS provides free assistance in non-litigation business law matters to low-income owners of small businesses, small nonprofit organizations and low-income innovators in Minnesota, through the services of volunteer attorneys. Metro Phone: (612) 206-0780, Toll-free: 1-888-454-5267.
      • University of St. Thomas Nonprofit Organizations Clinic. Focused on the legal needs of existing and aspiring nonprofit organizations. Examples of matters addressed include creating/amending Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, filing applications for 501(c) income tax exemption with the IRS, filing applications for sales tax exemption with the Minnesota Department of Revenue, creating/amending policies and procedures, dissolving existing nonprofits, and researching complex legal issues related to nonprofits. Contact information: Contact Interprofessional Center | University of St. Thomas - Minnesota. 
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      Prisoners:

      • Legal Assistance to MN Prisoners (LAMP). (651) 290-8651. Provide legal assistance to inmates of Minnesota State Prisons at Stillwater, St Cloud, Lino Lakes, Shakopee, Oak Park Heights, Willow River, Faribault, Moose Lake, Red Wing and Rush City.
      Prisoners/Post-Incarceration
      • Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP), 651-290-6413. Civil legal services for people in prison or recently released from prison
      • Reentry Clinic, 651-290-6413. Civil legal services for women recently released from prison or nearing the end of their incarceration.

      Public Benefits:

      • Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS). 1-888-575-2954. If you have been denied government benefits, or if you have had your grant reduced or terminated, we may be able to help. Please call if you don't understand the reason for the action or if you believe the action was wrong.
      • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Mid-MN Legal Aid serves Minnesotans in the 20 counties of central Minnesota, including Hennepin, from offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar. We serve seniors in the additional counties of Anoka, Cass, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Pine and Wadena counties. And we offer statewide services to people with disabilities on issues associated with disabilities.
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      Seniors:

      • Estate Planning for Seniors. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLs). To participate, you must be income eligible and have an appointment.  Call 1-888-575-2954 for more information and to see if you are eligible, or apply online. 
      • Legal Advocacy for Older Americans. (612) 332-1441.
      • Legal Clinic for Seniors with Real Estate Related Issues. First Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m. 2600 Kenzie Terrace, Saint Anthony, MN 55418. (612) 781-5096. Sponsored by Northeast Senior Services, Inc.
      • Legal Services for Senior Citizens of Anoka County. (763) 689-2849. Legal representation or advice in civil matters such as: medical assistance, medicare, supplemental health insurance, nursing home rights, Social Security Retirement.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Elder Law/Senior Law Legal Topic Guide.
      • Senior Law Projects (St. Paul). (651) 224-7301. Provides free legal representation and advice to low income and other needy elderly. Case priorities for representation focus on problems that affect low-income elderly.
      • Senior LinkAge Line, from the Minnesota Board on Aging. A free telephone information and assistance service, which makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community services. 1-800-333-2433, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and messages can be left after hours, 24 hours a day. TDD/TTY users call the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1. 
      • University of St. Thomas Law School, Legal Services Clinic, Elder Law Practice Group. (651) 962-4960.

      Small Business:

      • LegalCORPS. LegalCORPS provides free assistance in non-litigation business law matters to low-income owners of small businesses, small nonprofit organizations and low-income innovators in Minnesota, through the services of volunteer attorneys. Metro Phone: (612) 752-6678, Toll-free: 1-888-454-5267.
      • University of St. Thomas Nonprofit Organizations Clinic. Focused on the legal needs of existing and aspiring nonprofit organizations. Examples of matters addressed include creating/amending Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, filing applications for 501(c) income tax exemption with the IRS, filing applications for sales tax exemption with the Minnesota Department of Revenue, creating/amending policies and procedures, dissolving existing nonprofits, and researching complex legal issues related to nonprofits. 

      Somali:

      Southeast Asians:

      • Southeast Asian Refugee Community Home (SEARCH). (612) 673-9388. Pro-bono legal advocacy - Asian juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention. Crime prevention training, translation/interpretation in court - Court preparation and victim's services.

      Stalking:

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      Taxes:

      • Low Income Taxpayer Clinic - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Metro: (612) 334-5970 or Greater Minnesota: 1-800-292-4150. Clinic assistance available to Minnesota taxpayers across the state who have Internal Revenue Service (IRS) disputes. This clinic may be able to help with issues including: reducing or eliminating your tax debt, stopping IRS collection action, providing representation to the US Tax Court, advocating for an audit reconsideration, addressing identity theft problems, worker misclassification, or helping get some of your refund back that was taken for a spouse's debt. This clinic does not prepare tax returns. Free interpreters are available. 
      • University of Minnesota Law School Tax Clinic. (612) 625-5515. The University of Minnesota Law School Tax Clinic provides low income taxpayers with free legal representation in federal tax matters. Clients are represented by Law School students who are trained and directly supervised by a faculty member who is an experienced tax attorney. Call the Tax Clinic at 612-625-5515, email lawclinic@umn.edu, or fill out this form for more information. Our phone lines are open 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. 
      • Internal Revenue Service. 1-800-829-1040. Federal income tax questions answered.
      • Minnesota Department of Revenue. (651) 296-3781 and 1-800-652-9094. State income tax questions answered.
      • Minnesota State Law Library Tax Law Legal Topic Guide.
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      Veterans:

      Vietnamese:

      • Vietnamese Social Services. (651) 641-8904. Information on health, social services, employment, welfare, housing and other resources available in the Twin Cities.
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