Referral List
Larry McDonough
Poverty Law and Housing Law in Minnesota
http://povertylaw.homestead.com/HousingLawinMinnesota.html
July 22, 2024
Table of Contents
1. General Non-legal Services: Financial Help, Shelters, Social Services, etc.
e. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
f. COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (no longer in operation)
2. Free Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Law Clinics, and Law on the Internet
a. Minneapolis and Hennepin County
b. St. Paul and Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties
e. Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota
i. Legal Aid and Pro Bono Programs
iii. Information on the Law, Self-Help Centers, and Law Librarians
6. African Immigrants and Refugees
7. Attorney Discipline and Malpractice
b. Hennepin County Conciliation Court and Clinic
c. Ramsey County Conciliation Court and Clinic
13. Consumer and Collection Defense
b. Criminal Records Expungement
ii. Expungement advice and representation
e. Protest Representation, Trainiing, and Legal Observing
15. Disability Law and Benefits
d. Disability Rights and Advocacy
17. Domestic Violence, Abuse, Orders for Protection and Harassment
c. Private Attorneys: Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection
d. Private Attorneys: Harassment Restraining Orders
18. Elder Law (including estate planning, probate and wills)
i. Applications and Information
d. Workers Compensation Claims
21. Family Law, Divorce and Dissolution, and Children’s Rights and Juvenile Law
(1) Legal Aid and Volunteer Programs
(2) Advice Clinics and Self Help Centers
b. Domestic Violence, Abuse, Orders for Protection and Harassment
c. Parental Rights Termination
d. Children’s Rights and Juvenile Law
ii. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
b. Disability Benefits Attorneys
c. Medical Assistance and Medicaid Attorneys
d. COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
23. Group Homes and other Cases Services for Persons with Special Needs: Search and Licensing
24. Guardianship and Conservatorship
25. Hmong Attorneys and Community Resources
26. Housing: Tenants (Homeownership Listed Below)
c. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
f. Housing Legal Advice Clinics
i. Hennepin County Housing Clinics
(1) Hennepin County Housing Court Project Clinic
(2) Volunteer Lawyers Network Eviction Expungement Clinic
ii. Ramsey County Housing Clinics
iii. Anoka County Housing Clinic
g. Housing Legal Advice and Representation
(2) South and East Metropolitan Area
(3) Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
(6) Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota
iv. Personal injury attorneys for tenants and landlords
v. Complaints about Landlords to the Minnesota Attorney General
i. Manufactured and Mobile Home Parks
k. Public and Subsidized Housing
m. Shelters and Homeless Assistance
a. Condominium and homeowner associations
c. Home construction and remodeling contractor complaints
c. Free Legal Aid and Volunteer Attorney Programs
32. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ)
35. Mortgage Foreclosure, Contract for Deed Cancellation, and Home Ownership
c. Nursing Homes: Search and Complaints
40. Small Businesses, Small Nonprofit Organizations and Low-Income Inventors
43. University of Minnesota Students
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1. General Non-legal Services: Financial Help, Shelters, Social Services, etc.
United Way 211
Call 211™ or 651-291-0211
State-wide list of community resources, like housing assistance, shelters, and food shelf locations
Community Emergency Assistance Programs Homeless Assistance List
http://www.ceap.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CEAP-Resources-Homelessness.pdf
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Emergency Assistance for Postsecondary Students (EAPS) Grant Program
https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2260
Resources for Undocumented Students and MN Dream Act
https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1586
e. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
f. COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (no longer in operation)
The emergency rental assistance program was called COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance, which is operating under the banner of RentHelpMN.
https://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19emergencyrentalassistance
Both landlords and tenants could apply for assistance.
https://www.renthelpmn.org/
It ended in 2022.
2. Free Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Law Clinics, and Law on the Internet
a. Minneapolis and Hennepin County
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
Client Intake: 612-332-8151
OnLine Intake: https://www.centralmnlegal.org/get-help/
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Hennepin County Court Self Help Center
Hennepin Co. Govt. Center
300 South 6th Street, 2nd Floor, PSL
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421
(651) 435-6535
http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin.aspx
Under Self Help Center
Power-Up Legal Clinic
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
651-222-5863
Any civil legal issues
No criminal law issues
https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/powerup/
b. St. Paul and Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours.
612-752-6677
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Power-Up Legal Clinic
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
651-222-5863
Any civil legal issues
No criminal law issues
https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/powerup/
Dakota County:
Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.
15025 Glazier Ave Suite 201 Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-3200
952-431-3200
Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Anoka County Bar Association Lawyer Referral
http://anokabar.com/member-directory
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Anoka County Legal Advice Clinics
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
https://www.centralmnlegal.org/events/category/clinics/
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar
https://mylegalaid.org/about/locations/
Minneapolis Intake: 612-334-5970
St. Cloud Intake: (320) 253-0121
Willmar Intake: (320) 235-9600
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar
Minneapolis (612) 332-8151
St. Cloud (320) 253-0138
Willmar (320) 235-7662
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Clinics, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
https://www.centralmnlegal.org/events/category/clinics/
e. Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
424 W. Superior St., 302 Ordean Building Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 623-8100
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
1015 7th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56561
(218) 233-8585
Online intake: https://lsnmlaw.org/services/
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
i. Legal Aid and Pro Bono Programs
Law Help Minnesota
Legal fact sheets and list of legal aid offices and pro bono programs
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)
iii. Information on the Law, Self-Help Centers, and Law Librarians
Law Help Minnesota
Legal fact sheets and list of legal aid offices and pro bono programs
Self-Help Center for Minnesota District Courts
http//www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp
Law Librarians
http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Law-Libraries.aspx
To be eligible for pro bono service, your income can be up to 125% of the Poverty Guidelines for legal aid and up to 300% for Volunteer Lawyers Network.
http://www.projusticemn.org/fedpovertyguidelines/
http://vlncommunityclinics.wikispaces.com/VLN's+Legal+Services
For those over 300%, here are some options.
The Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service (MNLRIS)
https://www.mnlawyerreferral.org/
Minnesota Unbundled Law Project
Unbundled legal services (also known as limited scope legal services) are customizable for your needs and budget. Participating attorneys will assess your legal issue and work with you to design a plan that works for you. Because you remain in control, you can work with your lawyer for as much or as little time as needed. This saves you money and makes it possible for you to get only the legal assistance you need.
(800) 882-6722
LegalWise: Collaborative Community Law Initiative
https://www.facebook.com/LegalWiseMN/
LegalWise is an educational nonprofit supporting new lawyers who agree to provide lower-cost legal services through their solo and small practices. LegalWise does not employ and lawyers and does not provide any legal services directly to clients. LegalWise lawyers run their own law firms, which provide services to clients.
Addiction Resource
https://addictionresource.com/alcohol/recovery/
Vaping 101 - Health Relation, Benefits, Dangers, Fun Facts, And More
https://vapingdaily.com/health/
Lori Peterson Law Firm
(612) 321-0606
http://www.thelawdog.com/animals.html
Barbara J. Gislason
763-220-2983 and 800-491-6432
https://www.gislason-law.com/Animal-Law/
6. African Immigrants and Refugees
a. Services
African Development Center
1931 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-333-4772
Toll-free: 1-877-232-4775
Isuroon
b. Immigration
See Immigration.
7. Attorney Discipline and Malpractice
Patrick O'Neill
Phone: 651-312-6500
http://www.o-mlaw.com/Practice-Areas/Malpractice/Legal-Malpractice.shtml
Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
651-296-3952
http://lprb.mncourts.gov/Pages/Default.aspx
JD Haas & Associates PLLC
(952) 345-1025
Cancer Legal Line
651-917-9000
http://www.cancerlegalline.org/
(legal services at no cost to Minnesotans affected by cancer)
10. Civil Commitment Defense
William Lubov
Lubov Anderson, LLC
763-529-4200
http://www.lubovlaw.com/areas-of-practice/mental-health-law
Dan Repka
Repka Law LLC
651-395-7421
American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota
Civil rights claims against the government in Minnesota
https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/request-assistance
Law Help
http://www.lawhelpmn.org/issues/the-legal-system/representing-yourself-in-small-claims-court-1
Court information
http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin/HennepinConciliationCourt.aspx
Conciliation Court forms
http://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx?c=10
Self-help centers and law Librarians
b. Hennepin County Conciliation Court and Clinic
Fourth District Conciliation Court
Minneapolis City Hall
350 South 5th Street, Rm. #306
Minneapolis, MN 55415-0926
(612) 348-2713
http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin/HennepinConciliationCourt.aspx
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
c. Ramsey County Conciliation Court and Clinic
Second District Conciliation Court
15 W Kellogg Blvd, Room 170
St Paul MN 55102
(651) 266-8230
http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Ramsey/RamseyCivilCourt.aspx
Volunteer attorneys and law students are available for brief consultation meetings about Housing Court and Conciliation Court cases every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Ramsey County Law Library on the 18th floor of the Ramsey County Court House, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul MN 55102.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Libraries/LawLibraryHousingConciliationCourt2018.pdf
13. Consumer and Collection Defense
Law Help
Information on consumer law
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/money-debt-taxes
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
David J.S. Madgett
(612) 470-6529 and (612) 756-9406
Ryan D. Peterson
612-367-6568
Ryan Conners
612-339-1515
http://www.connerslawfirm.com/
Ryder Law Firm, LLC
612-424-3770
Heaney Law Firm, LLC
952-933-9655
http://www.heaneylaw.com/mark-heaney.html
Law Help
Information on criminal law
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/criminal
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
https//cch.state.mn.ushttps://cch.state.mn.us/pcchOffenderSearch.aspx
Minnesota Vine Link Search
https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=24002
Court Records: Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) Remote View
http://pa.courts.state.mn.us/default.aspx
b. Criminal Records Expungement
Attorney General
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Expungement.asp
Courts
Law Help Minnesota
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/criminal/expungement-and-criminal-records
Restoration of Rights Project - manual
ii. Expungement advice and representation
Some agencies and attorneys that help people with criminal expungement are:
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Must be low-income.
Legal Rights Center
1611 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 337-0030
http://www.legalrightscenter.org/
(Hennepin County)
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
http://www.hcba.org/?LRIS_Referral
(612) 752-6666
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Ryan Conners
612-339-1515
http://www.connerslawfirm.com/
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Clinics
VLN is providing criminal expungement screenings and services by telephone. To request assistance for criminal expungement services, please call our regular intake line at 612-752-6677. The intake line is open 9am to 1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All in-person VLN criminal expungement seminars are currently on hold.
Hennepin County Public Defender
701 Fourth Avenue South
Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-348-7530
http://www.hennepin.us/residents/public-safety/public-defender
Ramsey County Public Defender
101 5th St E, Suite 1808
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-757-1600
Public Defender Offices throughout the State
State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
331 2nd Ave S Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-349-2565
http://www.pubdef.state.mn.us/districtoffices
Appeals
Public Defender Appellate Office
540 Fairview Avenue N, Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-201-6700 Fax: 651-643-2148
http://www.pubdef.state.mn.us/appellate
Legal Rights Center
1611 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-337-0030
http://www.legalrightscenter.org/
(Hennepin County)
Neighborhood Justice Center Inc
500 Laurel Ave.
St Paul, MN 55102
651-222-4703
(Ramsey County and East Metro)
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Hawkins Anderson Law Firm, P.A.
612-824-5005
http://hawkinslawoffice.com/eric-hawkins/
Joseph G. Vaccaro
651-321-3871
De León, Nestor & Torres
612-822-6269
Rob Shane
612-339-1024
https://criminallawyerminnesota.com/
Ryan Conners
612-339-1515
http://www.connerslawfirm.com/
(drugs or DUIs)
National Lawyers Guild List
Minneapolis
Office of Police Conduct Review
City of Minneapolis – Department of Civil Rights
350 S. Fifth St. – Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/policereview/index.htm
(612) 673-3012
Saint Paul
Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission
15 Kellogg Boulevard West
City Hall 240
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-8966
National Lawyers Guild Minnesota Chapter
(612) 444-2654
https://www.facebook.com/nlgminnesota/
Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative started by Colin Kaepernick.
https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
Robert Bennett
612-333-9500
http://www.policebrutalityattorney.net/attorneys/robert-bennett-managing-partner/
Paul Edlund Law
612-338-2829
http://pauledlundlaw.com/areas-of-practice/personal-injury/police-misconduct-brutality/
e. Protest Representation, Trainiing, and Legal Observing
National Lawyers Guild Minnesota Chapter
(612) 444-2654
https://www.facebook.com/nlgminnesota/
Statewide Victim Services
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/help-for-crime-victims/Pages/victim-service-provider-directory.aspx
i. Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners
Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners provides civil and family law legal services to both male and female prisoners incarcerated in Minnesota correctional facilities.
Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP)
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
875 Summit Ave., Room 254
St Paul, MN 55105
651-290-8651
brad.colbert@mitchellhamline.edu
http://mitchellhamline.edu/biographies/person/bradford-colbert/
ii. Complaints about jails
Hennepin County Sheriff
612-348-3744
https://www.hennepinsheriff.org/contact/contact-information
Ramsey County Sheriff
651-266-9333
15. Disability Law and Benefits
Law Help
Information on disability law
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/disability
On Line
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
In-person
St Paul Social Security Office, 332 Minnesota St N650, St Paul, MN 55101
https://socialsecurityofficenear.me/in/minnesota/st-paul/332-minnesota-st-55101/
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
Client Intake: 612-332-8151
OnLine Intake: https://www.centralmnlegal.org/get-help/
Emily Cooper
Cooper Law, LLC
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 950
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-568-4529
http://www.cooperlawmn.com/contact-us/
She handles cases on a sliding fee based on income and ability to pay.
Law Help
Information on disability discrimination
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
http://mylegalaid.org/get-help
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Margaret M. "Pook" Grathwol
952-463-7194
Randy Boggio
(952) 925-4147
https://www.maserlaw.com/employee/randy-boggio/
d. Disability Rights and Advocacy
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
http://mylegalaid.org/get-help
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
The Arc Minnesota
952-920-0855
PACER Center
952-838-9000
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
540 Fairview Avenue North
Suite 201
Saint Paul MN 55104
651-539-1100
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
350 S. 5th St., Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-3012
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/
St. Paul Human Rights Department
15 W. Kellogg Blvd.
City Hall 240
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-266-8966
http://www.stpaul.gov/humanrights
Housing Discrimination Law Project
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
http://mylegalaid.org/get-help
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHE0)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/minnesota/working/localpo/fheo
Minneapolis Field Office
International Center, 920 Second Avenue South, Suite 1300, Minneapolis MN 55402-4012
(612) 370-3000
Fair Housing Referral
http://fairhousingmn.org/rentersowners/findlegalhelp/
Justin D. Cummins
Cummins & Cummins, LLP
612-465-0108
https://www.cummins-law.com/attorneys/justin-d-cummins/
17. Domestic Violence, Abuse, Orders for Protection and Harassment
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/abuse-crime-victims
Harriet Tubman Center West
3111 First Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-3333
StandPoint
1611 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
800.313.2666
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
http://vlncommunityclinics.wikispaces.com/VLN%27s+Legal+Services
Hennepin and Anoka Counties
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Ramsey County and South and East Metro Counties:
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Family Court Hennepin County Court Self-Help Center
Family Justice Center
110 South 4th Street
1st Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Closed legal holidays
Self-Help Center closes at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
http://www.mncourts.gov/district/4/selfhelp
c. Private Attorneys: Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Some other attorneys that I do not know but market themselves as doing order for protection plaintiffs and defendants representation are:
Speas Law Firm, P.A.
612-333-6160
http://speaslaw.com/order-for-protection-violations-ofp
Beckman, Steen & Lungstrom, P.A.
952-938-3411
http://www.beckman-steen.com/Family-Law/Domestic-Abuse-Order_For_Protection.shtml
d. Private Attorneys: Harassment Restraining Orders
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Some other attorneys that I do not know but market themselves as doing harassment order cases are:
Villaume & Schiek, P.A.
952.851.9500
http://www.defendmn.com/criminal-defense/restraining-orders/
Wilson Law Group
612-436-7100
Daniel J. Brazil, P.A.
612-874-6109
http://www.djbrazil-law.com/harassment-restraining-orders/
Tom Lee, P.A.
651-631-1106
http://www.tomleelaw.com/restraining-orders.php
Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.
612-200-2822
https://www.macksantanalaw.com/Practice-Areas/Domestic-Abuse-Harassment-Restraining-Orders.shtml
18. Elder Law (including estate planning, probate and wills)
See Medical Assistance and Medicaid Attorneys
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/seniors
Estate and Elder Law Services at Volunteers of America MN
1900 Central Ave NE (map)
Suite 106
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 676-6300
https://www.voamnwi.org/estate-and-elder-law
A statewide nonprofit law firm offering both full fee and sliding-fee services to individual clients in the following areas: wills; powers of attorney; health care directives; probate; supported decision making; guardianship; conservatorship; medical assistance planning; and supplemental and special needs trusts.
Margaret M. "Pook" Grathwol
952-463-7194
Randy Boggio
(952) 925-4147
https://www.maserlaw.com/employee/randy-boggio/
Jasper Berg
952-222-9462
Minnesota Elder Law, Medicaid, Estate Planning Attorney List
Minnesota Care Planning Council
http://www.careminnesota.org/list18_minnesota_elder_law_attorneys_lawyers_medicaid_advice.htm
Here is information on wills and probate.
http://www.lawhelpmn.org/issues/seniors/wills-probate-and-trusts
Justin D. Cummins
Cummins & Cummins, LLP
612-465-0108
https://www.cummins-law.com/attorneys/justin-d-cummins/
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Joseph G. Vaccaro
651-321-3871
Jasper Berg
952-222-9462
Ryan Conners
612-339-1515
http://www.connerslawfirm.com/
Gregg M. Corwin & Associates
952-544-7774
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Minneapolis Area Office
Towle Building
330 South Second Avenue, Suite 720
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224
1-800-669-4000
To schedule appointments, call 612-335-4040
http://www.eeoc.gov/field/minneapolis/
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Freeman Building
625 Robert Street North
Saint Paul MN 55155
651-539-1100
http://mn.gov/mdhr/intake/index.html
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
350 S. 5th St., Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-3012
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/
St. Paul Human Rights Department
15 W. Kellogg Blvd.
City Hall 240
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-266-8966
http://www.stpaul.gov/humanrights
Justin D. Cummins
Cummins & Cummins, LLP
612-465-0108
https://www.cummins-law.com/attorneys/justin-d-cummins/
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
i. Applications and Information
Applications
Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-866-814-1252
http://www.uimn.org/applicants/index.jsp
Information from Law Help MN
http://www.lawhelpmn.org/issues/work/unemployment-benefits
The Pro Bono Unemployment Compensation Appeals Program at Winthrop & Weinstein P.A., offers legal help with appeals. You can contact them at 612-604-6505.
Unemployment Appeal Legal Advice Clinic
In-person appointments are not an option during this time. Telephone appointments may be scheduled by clicking on the link below.
https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/unemploymentclinic.jsp
Jasper Berg
952-222-9462
Craig W. Trepanier, Esq.
612-455-0502
Villaume & Schiek, P.A.
952-232-1886
http://www.defendmn.com/Employment-Law/Unemployment-Appeals.shtml
d. Workers Compensation Claims
Lucas Cragg
612-465-0320
http://www.teplinskylawgroup.com/contact/
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
612-492-7608
https://www.fredlaw.com/practices__industries/workers_compensation__osha/
Super Lawyers has a list of Minneapolis Workers Compensation Attorneys.
http://www.superlawyers.com/minnesota/Minneapolis/Workers-Compensation/browse
Many personal injury law firms also handled workers compensation cases. I do not know them and whether they take any pro bono matters.
Fields Law Firm
701 N Washington Ave #300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-315-7586
http://www.fieldslaw.com/workers-comp-attorneys-minnesota-mn/?gclid=CP3bjZvghdACFUQdaQod-cEHWA
Meshbesher Law Firm
9th Floor IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
https://www.meshbesherlawfirm.com/workers-compensation.html
Sieben Carey
901 Marquette Avenue, Suite 500
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-333-4500
http://www.knowyourrights.com/workers-compensation.aspx
Robert Wilson & Associates
404 3rd Ave N #201
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 334-3444
http://www.wilsoninjurylaw.com/
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
26 East Exchange Street, Suite 206
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
651-223-5969
https://www.facebook.com/MCEA1974/
Environmental groups list by state
https://ecoindiana.net/environmental-organizations/
21. Family Law, Divorce and Dissolution, and Children’s Rights and Juvenile Law
Law Help
Information on family law
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/family
(1) Legal Aid and Volunteer Programs
(a) Twin Cities
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Tubman Pro Bono Family Law Program
Service areas: Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-870-2426
(b) Hennepin County
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
Client Intake: 612-332-8151
OnLine Intake: https://www.centralmnlegal.org/get-help/
The Low Fee Family Law Project is a part of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service, designed to allow affordable representation to the working poor, 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. It takes calls 612-752-6666 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
http://www.hcba.org/?page=vlnandprobono#LAP
http://www.hcba.org/?page=LawyerReferralHome
(c) St. Paul and Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Ramsey County Bar Association Attorney Referral Service
The Attorney Referral Service assists callers in finding an attorney who matches their legal needs. ARS staff will schedule a 30-minute consultation with a private attorney at a location convenient to you.
Service Areas: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington
651-224-1775
Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.
15025 Glazier Ave Suite 201 Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-3200
952-431-3200
(2) Advice Clinics and Self Help Centers
(a) Twin Cities
Tubman Family Law Self-Represented Legal Clinics
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-870-2426
(b) Hennepin County
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Family Court Hennepin County Court Self-Help Center
Family Justice Center
110 South 4th Street, 1st Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; Closed legal holidays
Help with forms
http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/Hennepin.aspx
Under Self Help Center
(c) St. Paul and Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties
Power-Up Legal Clinic
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Available only by phone due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thursdays, call 651-222-5863 at 12:30 p.m.
You must say you are calling for Power-Up to get help that day.
A lawyer will call you back the same afternoon. After a brief introductory call, a volunteer attorney will call you back between 1:00 and 3:30 pm to hear about your issue in detail.
Any other civil legal issues
No criminal law issues
https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/powerup/
Ramsey County Bar Association Attorney Referral Service
The Attorney Referral Service assists callers in finding an attorney who matches their legal needs. ARS staff will schedule a 30-minute consultation with a private attorney at a location convenient to you.
Service Areas: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington
651-224-1775
Emily Cooper
Cooper Law, LLC
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 950
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-568-4529
http://www.cooperlawmn.com/contact-us/
She handles cases on a sliding fee based on income and ability to pay.
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
Cornerstone Family Law
2915 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 211
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
(612)-255-0378
https://cornerstonefamilylaw.com/about-us/
It charges sliding fees based on ability to pay.
Karim G. El-Ghazzawy
612-659-0199
http://keglaw.net/attorneys/karim-g-el-ghazzawy/
Anoka County Family Law Clinic
Two Thursdays per month, by appointment only.
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
By phone consultation and ZOOM video conferencing
Appointments may be scheduled at the Anoka County Law Library or by calling the Anoka Law Library at 763-324-5560.
https://www.anokacounty.us/3425/Anoka-County-Family-Law-Clinic
Judicare of Anoka County, Inc.
1201 - 89th Ave. NE Suite 310
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-4970 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Anoka County Bar Association Lawyer Referral
http://www.anokabar.com/members
The Statewide Low Fee Family Law Project, a joint initiative of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) and the HCBA's Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), provides legal assistance at reduced rates for low-income individuals with family law issues. Attorneys participating in the program agree to provide full representation to clients for a $500 retainer and at an hourly rate of $55 per hour.
https://www.hcbalawyerreferral.org/attorneys/low-fee-family-law-project/
b. Domestic Violence, Abuse, Orders for Protection and Harassment
See Domestic Violence, Abuse, Orders for Protection and Harassment
c. Parental Rights Termination
Parents have a right to appointed counsel.
Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure
Rule 25.Right to Representation; Appointment of Counsel
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/court_rules/rule.php?type=ju&subtype=rjpp&id=25
Minn. Stat. § 260C.163 HEARING.
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=260C.163#stat.260C.163.3
If they do not qualify, there are attorneys who do the work, although I do not know them.
Brown Law Offices, PA
763-323-6555
http://www.brownfamilylaw.com/cases/parental-rights-termination/
Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A
651-760-7524
http://www.aphlaw.com/family-law/termination-of-parental-rights/
Flanders Law Firm
612-360-4721
d. Children’s Rights and Juvenile Law
Children’s rights, foster care, and juvenile court
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Children’s Law Center of Minnesota
651-644-4438
Jean Brandl
612-206-3773
MN ADOPT has a list of adoption and foster care attorneys.
https://www.mnadopt.org/resources/attorneys/
It also has information on adoption and foster care.
Hennepin County Economic Assistance
Century Plaza Family Service Center
330 South 12th Street, Minneapolis
612-596-1300
Toll free 844-803-8466
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Interpreters are available.
Applications may be submitted on line.
http://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/cash-assistance
Ramsey County Economic Assistance
160 East Kellogg Blvd.
Government Center East
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-266-4444
The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on weeks with holidays.
Interpreter services are available.
Applications may be submitted on line.
https://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/financialassistance.htm
Anoka County Economic Assistance
2100 3rd Ave.
Anoka, MN 55303
763-422-7200
https://www.anokacounty.us/193/Economic-Assistance
ii. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
b. Disability Benefits Attorneys
See Free Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Law Clinics, and Law on the Internet
Greeman Toomey PLLC
A Social Security Disability Law Firm
Marquette Plaza Suite 1380
250 Marquette Avenue,
Minneapolis MN 55401
(612) 332-3252 or toll-free at (877) 332-3252
Emily Cooper
Cooper Law, LLC
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 950
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-568-4529
http://www.cooperlawmn.com/contact-us/
She handles cases on a sliding fee based on income and ability to pay.
c. Medical Assistance and Medicaid Attorneys
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/benefits-health-care/government-health-care-programs
See Free Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Law Clinics, and Law on the Internet
Margaret M. "Pook" Grathwol
952-463-7194
Randy Boggio
(952) 925-4147
https://www.maserlaw.com/employee/randy-boggio/
Jasper Berg
952-222-9462
Minnesota Elder Law, Medicaid, Estate Planning Attorney List
Minnesota Care Planning Council
http://www.careminnesota.org/list18_minnesota_elder_law_attorneys_lawyers_medicaid_advice.htm
See Elder Law
d. COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
23. Group Homes and other Cases Services for Persons with Special Needs: Search and Licensing
Search
Licensing
https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/
24. Guardianship and Conservatorship
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/seniors/guardianship-and-conservatorship
Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin County) Self-Help Center Guardianship Panel
30 minute telephone legal advice
To schedule advice, visit the Center.
Self-Help Center
Hennepin Co. Govt. Center
300 South 6th Street
2nd Floor, PSL
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Estate and Elder Law Services at Volunteers of America MN
1900 Central Ave NE, Suite 106
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 676-6300
https://www.voamnwi.org/estate-and-elder-law
Court Materials
Manual
http://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/GAC101.pdf?ext=.pdf
Forms
http://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx?c=21
25. Hmong Attorneys and Community Resources
a. Attorneys
Ma Manee Moua
Moua Law Office
Attorney Ma Manee Moua
261 Ruth St. N - Upper Level
St. Paul, MN 55119
(651) 765-7389 TEL
Criminal, personal injury, civil rights, civil litigation, and business
Anivuin Xiong
1001 Johnson Parkway, Suite A3
St. Paul, MN 55106
612-643-1199
Criminal, civil, business, personal injury, and family law
b. Community Resources
Tou Choa Lee
Community Liason
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
612-746-3791
Hmong Cultural Center
375 University Avenue West, Suite 204, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
651-917-9937
Staff
http://www.hmongcc.org/meet-our-board-and-staff.html
Hmong American Partnership
1075 Arcade St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
651-495-9160
Staff
http://www.hmong.org/about-us/hap-staff/
Hmong American Mutual Assistance Association
4024 Washington Avenue North, Suite #101
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412
612-374-2694
Staff
http://www.hamaainc.org/staff.html
26. Housing: Tenants (Homeownership Listed Below)
Law Help
Information on tenant and landlord rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing
There is information at:
Law Help
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/bed-bugs
University of Minnesota
612-624-2200 or 1-855-644-2200
Minneapolis Department of Health
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/health/homes/bedbugs/index.htm
612-673-2301
Minnesota Department of Health
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/pests/bedbugs.html
651-201-5000 or 888-345-0823
Making a complaint:
Minneapolis
Call 311
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/inspections/report/rental-complaint
Ramsey County
Call 651-266-2400
https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/health-and-wellness/public-health
Legal Help and Advice
See Housing Legal Advice Clinics
See Housing Legal Advice and Representation
c. Financial and Rental Assistance for Tenants
Hennepin County
https://www.hennepin.us/rent-help
Ramsey County
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/rental_assistance_ramsey_count.html
General Non-legal Services: Financial Help, Shelters, Social Services, etc.
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
Law Help
Information on housing discrimination
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing/housing-discrimination
Many cities have housing inspectors, but some do not. Here are some. Check with your city.
City of Minneapolis Government Agencies
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/311/
Visit website or call 311 for housing inspections and other Minneapolis city offices
St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections
https://www.stpaul.gov/report-incident
Visit website or call 651-266-8989
Tenant with Section 8 vouchers can contact the Section 8 Office to schedule an inspection.
These inspectors charge a fee.
John Trostle Consulting
Mobile 612-715-0251
Office 612-721-5632
http://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/mn/minneapolis/john-trostle-reviews-103180.htm.
Greg Myers
Midwest Environmental Consulting
http://www.midwestenvironmentalconsulting.com/bl/
f. Housing Legal Advice Clinics
There are housing advice clinics at some county courthouses. You should bring a copy of your court papers, your lease, and any other documents related to your case.
i. Hennepin County Housing Clinics
(1) Hennepin County Housing Court Project Clinic
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
(2) Volunteer Lawyers Network Eviction Expungement Clinic
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
ii. Ramsey County Housing Clinics
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
Power-Up Legal Clinic
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Available only by phone due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thursdays, call 651-222-5863 at 12:30 p.m.
You must say you are calling for Power-Up to get help that day.
A lawyer will call you back the same afternoon. After a brief introductory call, a volunteer attorney will call you back between 1:00 and 3:30 pm to hear about your issue in detail.
Any other civil legal issues
No criminal law issues
https://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/powerup/
iii. Anoka County Housing Clinic
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
g. Housing Legal Advice and Representation
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
Client Intake: 612-332-8151
OnLine Intake: https://www.centralmnlegal.org/get-help/
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
(2) South and East Metropolitan Area
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
(3) Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Law Help Minnesota
Legal fact sheets and list of legal aid offices and pro bono programs
Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Anoka County Bar Association Lawyer Referral
http://anokabar.com/member-directory
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Anoka County Legal Advice Clinics
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
https://www.centralmnlegal.org/events/category/clinics/
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar
https://mylegalaid.org/about/locations/
Minneapolis Intake: 612-334-5970
St. Cloud Intake: (320) 253-0121
Willmar Intake: (320) 235-9600
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar
Minneapolis (612) 332-8151
St. Cloud (320) 253-0138
Willmar (320) 235-7662
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Clinics, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
https://www.centralmnlegal.org/events/category/clinics/
(6) Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
424 W. Superior St., 302 Ordean Building Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 623-8100
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
1015 7th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56561
(218) 233-8585
Online intake: https://lsnmlaw.org/services/
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Law Help Minnesota
Legal fact sheets and list of legal aid offices and pro bono programs
HOME Line
612-728-5767
It provides free and low cost tenant advice and representation. Some of the staff are former students of mine, and other are former colleagues.
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)
HOME Line
612-728-5767
It provides free and low cost tenant advice and representation. Some of the staff are former students of mine, and other are former colleagues.
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO)
Here are some private attorneys who represent landlords and tenants. I do not know what they charge, and if they offer reduced fees or pro bono service.
Joseph G. Vaccaro
651-321-3871
David J.S. Madgett
612-470-6529 and 612-756-9406
Ryan D. Peterson
612-367-6568
Alex Kyes
(651) 756-0818
https://www.facebook.com/KyesLaw/
Aaron Hall
612-466-0010
http://thompsonhall.com/real-estate/landlord/
Kirby C. Graff
952-404-2100
https://ssmnlaw.com/kirby-c-graff/
iv. Personal injury attorneys for tenants and landlords
Rochlin Law Firm, Ltd.
800-624-7075
https://rochlinlaw.com/home/injured-apartment-building-sue-landlord-lawyer-mn/
Sand Law, LLC
651-362-4162
https://heyworkers.com/filing-a-personal-injury-claim-against-your-landlord-in-minnesota/
v. Complaints about Landlords to the Minnesota Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office welcomes complaints from constituents on a large variety of matters.
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Complaint.asp
Statewide:
HOME Line
612-728-5767
It provides free and low cost tenant advice, organizing and representation. Some of the staff are former students of mine, and other are former colleagues.
Twin Cities:
United Renters For Justice/Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia
https://www.inquilinxsunidxs.org/
https://www.facebook.com/inquilinxsunidxs
612-605-1888
Renters organizing renters.
Housing Justice Center
275 E. 4th Street, #590
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(612) 807-1139
RentHelpMN Assistance: 1 (800) 403-0476
Renters Reclaim the Record: 1 (800) 429-1705
Its primary mission is to preserve and expand affordable housing for low income individuals and families.
Housing Link
International Market Square
Suite 509
275 Market Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-522-2500
http://www.housinglink.org/Home.aspx
i. Manufactured and Mobile Home Parks
Information on Resident Rights from Law Help Minnesota
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing/mobile-homes
All Parks Alliance for Change (APAC)
Tenant Hotline: Common Questions & Answers
Metro Area (651) 644-5525
Toll Free: (855) 361-2722
hotline@allparksallianceforchange.org
http://www.allparksallianceforchange.org/?q=tenanthotline/q-and-a
Hennepin County:
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Office, Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS)
Client Intake: 612-332-8151
OnLine Intake: https://www.centralmnlegal.org/get-help/
South and East Metropolitan Area:
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area:
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Statewide:
HOME Line
612-728-5767
It provides free and low cost tenant advice and representation. Some of the staff are former students of mine, and other are former colleagues.
James B. Sheehy
Meshbesher & Spence
https://meshbesher.com/our-lawyers/james-b-sheehy/
(612) 930-0216
Hall Law Office
https://www.hallinjurylaw.com/practice-areas/toxic-poisoning-injuries/
800-292-1979
Super Lawyer List
https://attorneys.superlawyers.com/toxic-mold/minnesota/minneapolis/
k. Public and Subsidized Housing
HousingLink list
https://www.housinglink.org/SubsidizedHousing
Affordable Housing Online list
https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Minnesota
Low Income Housing US list
https://www.lowincomehousing.us/MN.html
PublicHousing.com list
https://www.publichousing.com/state/minnesota
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development list
https://www.hud.gov/states/minnesota/renting
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) emergency rental assistance program is called COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance, which is operating under the banner of RentHelpMN:
Call 211. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about RentHelpMN, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Information sessions: http://youtu.be/2nTW9VQ7zWg
Denials: Applicants can appeal in writing by mail or by fax within 10 days. There is no specific form. A letter will do. State the following in the letter: (1) who you are; name, address, application ID # (if known), (2) why you were denied (if known), (3) why this denial was in error, and (4) why you should be eligible. Reapplying is another option. For assistance, contact the Housing Justice Center at (800) 403-0476.
Housing Justice Center
275 E. 4th Street, #590
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(612) 807-1139
RentHelpMN Assistance: 1 (800) 403-0476
Renters Reclaim the Record: 1 (800) 429-1705
Its primary mission is to preserve and expand affordable housing for low income individuals and families.
m. Shelters and Homeless Assistance
United Way 211
Call 211™ or 651-291-0211
State-wide list of community resources, like housing assistance , shelters, and food shelf locations
Community Emergency Assistance Programs Homeless Assistance List
http://www.ceap.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CEAP-Resources-Homelessness.pdf
Saint Paul shelters
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=St.%20Paul&state=MN
Minneapolis shelters
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=Minneapolis&state=MN
Live Smoke Free Legal Information for Renters
http://www.mnsmokefreehousing.org/tenants/tenant_rights.html
Live Smoke Free
2395 University Avenue West, Suite 310
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.646.3005 | Fax: 651.646.0142
Law Help MN
Many landlords use reports from tenant screening agencies to decide whether to rent to tenants. The Housing Justice Center has launched a new statewide project, Renters Reclaim the Record. The goal of this project is to identify and mitigate barriers for Minnesota renters seeking housing who were recently denied housing based on their tenant screening report. Renters are connected with an attorney who helps renters access the tenant screening report and answer any questions about the report, check for any inaccuracies, and provide other resources to help renters feel empowered in the rental search process. Referrals can be sent to the Housing Justice Center at 1-800-429-1705. More information can be found on its website.
https://www.hjcmn.org/project/renters-reclaim-the-record/
Housing Justice Center
275 E. 4th Street, #590
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(612) 807-1139
RentHelpMN Assistance: 1 (800) 403-0476
Renters Reclaim the Record: 1 (800) 429-1705
Its primary mission is to preserve and expand affordable housing for low income individuals and families.
a. Condominium and homeowner associations
Information
Law Help MN
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/losing-your-home-your-homeowners-association
Minnesota Attorney General
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/Publications/CondoTownAssoc.asp
Attorneys representing homeowners
Carl Christensen
612-823-4016
Lynn Wartchow - Bankruptcy
952-836-2717
b. Home buying and home owner programs
Minnesota Homeownership Center
https://www.hocmn.org/homeownershipopportunityalliance/
Homes Within Reach
Program https://homeswithinreach.org/wp/
List of other agencies https://homeswithinreach.org/wp/homeownership-resources/
Isuroon
https://www.isuroon.org/housing-services
c. Home construction and remodeling contractor complaints
Minnesota Attorney General
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Complaint.asp
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/residential-contractors/residential-building-contractor-complaints
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
For low-income persons
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
See Mortgage Foreclosure, Contract for Deed Cancellation, and Home Ownership
Roseanne Hope
(612) 669-7017
Victims of identity theft should report it to the police and possibly the FBI and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, all of which might be able to investigate this as a crime.
http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/publications/identitytheft.asp
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber/identity_theft
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/help-for-crime-victims/Pages/Identity%20Theft.aspx
Law Help
Information on immigration
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/immigration
The Advocates is a non-profit organization in Minneapolis which represents asylum-seekers who cannot afford to hire competent legal counsel or refers their cases to local pro bono attorneys.
The Advocates for Human Rights
Immigration Client Line: 612-341-9845
https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Become_a_Client
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is a nonprofit that enhances opportunities for immigrants and refugees through legal representation for low-income individuals, and through education and advocacy with diverse communities.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
1-800-223-1368 Client intake
The James H. Binger Center for New Americans offers several immigration clinics.
* Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic: improves and transforms U.S. immigration law through collaborative impact litigation in the federal courts.
* Detainee Rights Clinic: defends the rights of indigent noncitizens incarcerated by the Department of Homeland Security.
* Immigration and Human Rights Clinic: represents asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their home countries.
* Education and Outreach: educates noncitizens about their legal rights and trains lawyers to provide high quality pro bono legal services.
James H. Binger Center for New Americans
University of Minnesota Law School
Elizabeth Coffield
Administrative Coordinator
612-301-8650
https://www.law.umn.edu/james-h-binger-center-new-americans
c. Free Legal Aid and Volunteer Attorney Programs
Minneapolis Office, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)
Client Intake: 877-696-6529 or 612-334-5970
OnLine Intake: https://mylegalaid.org/get-help
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Intake: 877-696-6529
https://www.smrls.org/locations
OnLine Intake: https://www.smrls.org/how-we-can-help
Applications for permanent residence; naturalization and citizenship applications; applications for victims of domestic violence and violent crimes; replacement of lost, stolen or expiring documents; family visa petitions (limited)
SMRLS does not handle asylum cases, TPS cases, DACA cases, DAPA cases, NACARA cases, cases for immigration detainees, and cases in removal (deportation) proceedings in Immigration court. It handles very limited family visa petitions.
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
http://vlncommunityclinics.wikispaces.com/VLN%27s+Legal+Services
Park Avenue Legal Clinic
3400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis
Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. (except 5th Thursday of month and holiday weeks)
Walk-in, first-come, first-served
Brooklyn Center Legal Clinic
Waite House Legal Clinic
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Legal Advice Clinics
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak, VLN is has cancelled all in person clinics. The phone intake line will remain open for clients during its normal hours. Please call 612-752-6677 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
https://www.vlnmn.org/clinics-by-location
You also can search for immigration law help by city or county and legal problem.
http://www.lawhelpmn.org/find-legal-help
Sandra Feist
Grell Feist Prince PLC
825 Nicollet Mall
Suite 1648
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-354-2682
http://www.grellfeist.com/about-us/sandra-feist/
Joseph G. Vaccaro
651-321-3871
De León, Nestor & Torres
612-822-6269
National Lawyers Guild List
Court Interpreter Program
If you speak limited or no English and are a party to a case (litigant, defendant, witness, parent, or legal custodian of a juvenile), you have a right to a court-appointed interpreter during court proceedings at no cost to you. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you have a right to an interpreter or other accommodation to assist with any communication at no cost to you. If you need a spoken language interpreter to assist during a scheduled hearing or trial, contact court administration at the court where you are scheduled to appear.
https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Court-Interpreter-Program.aspx
Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota
CAIR-Minnesota, Inc
2511 East Franklin Ave Suite #100
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tel: 612-206-3360
See Immigration.
32. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ)
Minnesota LGBTQ Directory
Providers who currently serve LGBTQ people
OutFront Minnesota
310 East 38th Street, Suite 209
Minneapolis, MN 55409-1337
612.822.0127 and 800.800.0350
Advocacy
JustUs Health
2577 W. Territorial Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55114
612-341-2060
Health care access and legal services
Community Mediation Minnesota consists of several member organizations across the state with staff and volunteers to help resolve disputes. Community Mediation Minnesota has a centralized intake and referral system so anyone in Minnesota can call a single phone number and be connected to a mediator who can provide services via video conferencing.
Community Mediation Member Organizations:
Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc.
Conflict Resolution Center
Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation & Conflict Solutions
Mediation and Restorative Services
Restorative and Mediation Practices
Contact:
1-833-266-2663
https://communitymediationmn.org
John Dornik
Siegel Brill, P.A.
612-337-6100
Joshua Tuchscherer
Meshbesher & Spence
612-339-9121
http://www.meshbesher.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice
Meshbesher Law Firm
612-349-5215
http://www.meshbesherlawfirm.com/medical-malpractice.html
Pritzker Olsen, P.A
612-338-0202
http://www.pritzkerlaw.com/medical-malpractice/
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P
612-349-8500
http://www.rkmc.com/services/medical-malpractice-attorneys
35. Mortgage Foreclosure, Contract for Deed Cancellation, and Home Ownership
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing/mortgages-foreclosures-and-contract-deed
Minnesota Homeownership Center
651-659-9336 / 866-462-6466
See Free Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Law Clinics, and Law on the Internet
Tennyson Law, PLLC
612-234-1655
https://tennysonlawpllc.com/about-2/
Burns & Hansen, P.A.
952-232-5991 (Twin Cities) or 866-291-4854 (toll free)
https://www.patrickburnslaw.com/Contact.shtml
Christensen Law Office PLLC
612-823-4016
https://www.clawoffice.com/contact
Listings of attorneys
https://www.justia.com/lawyers/foreclosure-defense/minnesota
https://lawyers.law.cornell.edu/lawyers/foreclosure-defense/minnesota
Indian Child Welfare Law Center
1730 Clifton Pl #104, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 879-9165
McEllistrem, Fargione, Landy, Rorvig & Eken, P.A.
700 International Plaza
7900 International Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55425
952.544.5501
Law Help
Information on legal rights
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/kids-teens-school/education
Amy J. Goetz and Andrea Jepsen
The School Law Center
651-222-6288
http://www.schoollawcenter.com/
Minnesota Disability Law Center
https://mylegalaid.org/disability-law-center/
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Service Lists
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County Senior Services List
https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/community-resources.html/title/senior-services
Suburban Hennepin County Senior Resource Directory
http://www.capsh.org/files/5713/7034/9425/senior_guide.pdf
Minnesota Seniors Online
http://www.mnseniorsonline.com/phone-directory.html
NW Hennepin Family Service Collaborative: Senior Services
http://www.northwesthennepinfamilyservicecollaborative.com/senior-services.html
Mental Health Association of Minnesota (MHAM): In-home Services
http://www.mentalhealthmn.org/find-support/resource-list/in-home-services
Agencies
Hennepin County Human Services: Accessing supports for seniors and people with disabilities
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/seniors-disabilities-supports
612-348-4111
Senior Community Services
10201 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 335
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-541-1019
Service Lists
Ramsey County Library: 55+ and Caregivers
http://www.rclreads.org/research/subject-guide/69/sites-for-seniors
Hamline Midway Elders: Aging Well Resource List
http://www.hmelders.org/resources%5Cresource_list.pdf
Agencies
Ramsey County Services for Seniors
http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/aped/elderly.htm
Ramsey County Mental Health Services
http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/hs/mhc/adultmentalhealth.htm
Jewish Family Services
http://www.jfssp.org/services/senior-services/
c. Nursing Homes: Search and Complaints
Search
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/fpcdir.html
Complaints
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/surveyapp/provcompselect.cfm
40. Small Businesses, Small Nonprofit Organizations and Low-Income Inventors
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 volunteer attorneys.
612-206-0780
Propel Nonprofits was created from the merger of Nonprofits Assistance Fund and MAP for Nonprofits, and provides consulting and training to organizations about governance, strategy, leadership and finances.
612-249-6700
https://www.propelnonprofits.org/
Inti Martínez-Alemán
Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm, PLLC
393 Dunlap St. N
Suite 450C
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-317-4895
Business / commercial law; labor / employment; real estate; housing / landlord-tenant; consumer protection; motor vehicle matters (DMV - DPS); police misconduct; immigration; family
Rudy Trujillo
420 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 29-41670
Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic
University of Minnesota Law Clinics
190 Walter F. Mondale Hall
229 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-5515
https://www.law.umn.edu/course/7950/ronald-m-mankoff-tax-clinic
Federal tax issues
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Client Intake: 612-752-6677
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Advice and representation on tax disputes involving Minnesota Department of Revenue. All cases are screened for merit.
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/loon/services/vln-tax-law
Prepare + Prosper
2610 University Avenue West Suite 450
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-287-0187
http://www.prepareandprosper.org/
Free tax assistance and clinics on income tax disputes for low-income working taxpayers and sole-proprietors in the Twin Cities
43. University of Minnesota Students
University of Minnesota Student Legal Services
612-624-1001
160 West Bank Skyway
219 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
MACV Headquarters
360 Robert Street N, Suite 306
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651.291.8756
MACV Metro
VAHCS Building 47
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-726-1327
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
Sara Sommarstrom
VETLAW Director
651-224-0292
Central Minnesota Legal Services
Client Intake: 612-334-5970
Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Receptionist: 612-332-1441
OnLine Intake: https://www.justice4mn.org/a2j/
Jasper Berg
952-222-9462