Minnesota National Guard Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance - Who is Eligible?

Legal assistance is available only to the following individuals:

  • Active Duty and Reserve Component Soldiers
  • Retirees receiving a military pension
  • Legal dependents of the above

We provide legal services in accordance with Army Regulation 27-3.
Please note: We cannot represent you in court.

How to Request Legal Assistance

The fastest way to request help is by completing our online intake form:

Legal Asistance Online Intake Form


Client Card Direct Link

Alternatively, you may mail a completed request form and documents (Printable Client Card) to:

Minnesota National Guard Legal Assistance Office
600 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Wills, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney (Estate Planning):

Wills Health Care Directives Power of Attorney 
Estate Planning - Married Estate Planning - Single


For questions, please email:

Email: ng.mn.mnarng.mbx.sja-legal-assistance@army.mil

  • Important Information
    Legal Assistance is a first come, first served service.
  • Attorney availability, geographic reach, and issue complexity may limit what services we can provide.
  • We do not have a full-time legal assistance attorney. Most requests are handled during drill weekends by traditional Guard attorneys.

Please ensure your request falls within the scope of our services and eligibility rules.

Resources

Minnesota Legal Self-Help (http://www.mncourts.gov)

American Bar Association - Minnesota (http://www.americanbar.org/portals/public_resources/aba_home_front/directory_programs/minnesota.html)

Minnesota State Bar Association (http://www.mnbar.org)

Find an Attorney: Minnesota State Bar Association (http://www.mnbar.org/member-directory/find-a-lawyer)

See below for links to references on specific topics:

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Requesting Your Absentee Ballot (pdf)

Free Credit Report (pdf)

Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses (pdf)

Renewal of MN Licenses and Certificates (pdf)

Important Record (Vital Records) Acquisition (pdf)

Lease Agreements with Friends and Family (pdf)

Co-Sign Information (pdf)

6% Interest Rate Reduction (pdf)

SCRA and Your Cell Phone (pdf)

Family Law: