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2-1-1 Minnesota: the United Way's Information and Referral Number. Dial 211 or on a cell phone dial 651-291-0211 in the metro or 1-800-543-7709 outstate. TTY: 651-291-8440.
Federal Information Center. 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636). For help in getting the right federal agency. See also, USA.gov, the Federal Government's online portal.
LawHelpMN.org. Helping Low-Income Minnesotans Solve Civil Legal Problems.
State of Minnesota, Minnesota's Bookstore, 660 Olive Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. 651-297-3000 or 1-800-657-3757.
Housing Resources for Minneapolis (Fourth District Housing Court)
Public Information Policy Analysis. 651-296-6733. Provides assistance to citizens and government agencies in answering questions about Minnesota government data practices, including freedom of information and data privacy.
Minnesota Attorney General. 651-296-3353 or 1-800-657-3787. For interpretation of state laws.
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.
St. Paul Urban League. 651-224-5771. The Saint Urban Paul League serves as a forceful advocate for African Americans, other minorities, and the poor, and uses a variety of disciplines including social work, economics, public administration, and law to secure equal opportunities in all sectors of society for its constituents.
Farmers' Legal Action Group. 651-223-5400 or 1-877-860-4349 (in MN Only). 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 AIDS Project. 651-341-2060 and 1-800-243-7321. Provides consultation and assistance with legal issues related to living with HIV including estate planning, credit or debt issues, job discrimination, child custody and guardianship.
Debtor Help, from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota.
Cancer Legal Line. The information provided is focused on the resources and law in Minnesota. Attorney referral service: 651-472-5599.
Children's Law Center of Minnesota. 651-644-4438. CLC is appointed by the court to provide legal representation to children who are either wards of the state - "legal orphans" - or have been removed from their homes because they are in need of protection. CLC also represents foster children who request help. CLC provides this quality representation free of charge.
Office of Minnesota's Attorney General. 651-296-3353. 1-800-657-3787. TDD: 612-297-7206. Investigates potential violations of consumer protection laws. Enforces consumer laws including fraud and false advertising. Racial profiling complaints.
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG). 612-627-4035. Non-profit group that advocates on issues of the environment, consumers and social and economic rights; funded and directed by college and university students statewide.
Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education. 24-hour crisis hotline: (612) 626-9111. Provides crisis intervention and advocacy services to victim/survivors of sexual and relationship violence, harassment and stalking at the University of Minnesota.
Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project. BWLAP staff attorneys answer legal questions for anyone who calls or e-mails the organization. Phone: 612-343-9842 or Toll-Free: 1-800-313-2666. Citizens' Council Victim Services. 24-hour hot line: 612-340-5400.
Tubman Family Alliance - Crisis Line 24-hour hot line: 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.
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.
Resource List for Crime Victims (Crime Victim Justice Unit, Minnesota Office of Justice Programs).
Sexual Assault Resource Service (Hennepin County Medical Center). 612-347-5832. Provides assistance to victims of rape and sexual assault through area hospital emergency departments 24 hours a day.
Rape & Sexual Abuse Center. Minneapolis. 24-hour hot line: 612-825-help (4357). The primary mission of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center is to provide caring, competent and affordable services to female and male survivors of sexual abuse and assault in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Also committed to educating professional colleagues and the general public about sexual trauma.
Women's Advocates Inc. 651-227-8284. Court advocate in family court to assist battered women in the shelter in getting Orders for Protection, etc.
Criminal Defense Services, Inc. For low-income criminal defendants in Ramsey County who do not qualify for a public defender. Limited to those charged with petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, or certain low-level felony offenses.
Federal Public Defender. 612-348-1755.
Legal Rights Center. 612-337-0030. Represents, without charge, low-income people and people of color who have legal problems associated with the juvenile justice, criminal justice, and child welfare systems.
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.
State Public Defender. 612-349-2565. Handles criminal defense appeals for indigent people.
Community Resources for ex-felons and others. A list compiled by the Council on Crime & Justice.
Innocence Project of Minnesota. 651.523.3152. Requests for Innocence Project of Minnesota's legal and investigative assistance must be in writing. MAILING ADDRESS: Innocence Project of Minnesota, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, MS-D2205, St. Paul, MN 55104.
Disability Minnesota. This website provides a single entry point to over 100 Minnesota state agency programs, products, and services that are devoted to the range of disability issues. It also provides access to laws, statutes, and regulations in pertinent disability-related areas.
Minnesota Disability Law Center. 612-334-5970 (Twin Cities metro area), 1-800-292-4150 (Greater Minnesota), 612-332-4668 (TDD). Provides specialized legal information for people with developmental and physical disabilities.
PACER Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights. (952) 838-9000, TTY: (952) 838-0190, Toll-free in Greater Minnesota: (800) 537-2237.
Dispute Resolution Center. Dispute Resolution Center promotes the constructive resolution of conflict through open communication and shared decision-making.
Alexandra House, Inc. 763-780-2330. CRISIS HOTLINE: 763-780-2330. Alexandra House provides 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence. We are located in the cities of Blaine and Anoka, but serve victims of domestic and sexual violence across the state of Minnesota.
Dakota County Family Court Self-Help Center.
Help with Family Law Cases, from the Fourth District (Hennepin County) Courts.
Parental Abduction Child Recovery Team. 1-866-HOPE-163 (1-866-467-3163).
Ramsey County Family Court Self-Help Service Center, 651-266-2898.
Scott County Family Law Clinic, (952) 496-8713.
Sherburne County Law Library Family Law Clinic, 763- 682-7592.
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.
Washington County Legal Advice Clinic, 651-430-6330.
Wright County Law Library Free Law Clinic, 763 682-7592.
William Mitchell Self-Help Clinic, (651) 695-7609.
Women's Advocates. 651-227-8284 (Crisis Line) or 651-227-9966 (Business Line).
Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council Legal Advocacy Program. 612-822-0127. Provides legal referrals and related services.
Lambda Justice Center. 612-379-2383. Preventive legal education, referrals and work place diversity training, for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual people.
Lavender Law Clinic (Tubman), 612.825.3333.
Hmong American Partnership. 651-495-9160. 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.)
Women's Association of Hmong and Lao, Inc. 651-772-4788. Abstract: Serves residents in the St. Paul area. Advocacy for Hmong women and their families.
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. 651-296-5663 or 1-800-657-3704. Mission to make Minnesota discrimination free.
The Advocates for Human Rights. (612) 341-3302. Volunteer attorneys represent low-income asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries with interviews with INS 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.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, 1-800-223-1368 (client line), 651-641-1011 (office line). Mission is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and refugee communities.
Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services Program. 612-874-8605. Resettlement services for refugees entering Minnesota. Applications filed for refugees with relatives eligible for resettlement under U.S. refugee program.
University of St. Thomas Law School, Legal Services Clinic, Immigration Law Practice Group. 651-962-4960.
HOME Line, A nonprofit Minnesota statewide tenant advocacy organization. 612-728-5767, Greater MN 866-866-3546.
Ramsey County Housing or Conciliation Court Self-Help Clinic
Resources For Help or Legal Advice,from the Fourth District (Hennepin County) Housing Court.
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 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: 15 East 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404. FAX: 612-874-5733.
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.
Washington County Civil Legal Advice Clinic. 651-430-6330. Must be a resident of Washington County.
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.
Línea Legal Latina. Aviso: Si solicita consejo legal en Español, favor de marcar a la Línea Legal Latina al (651) 379-4223. El horario de atención al público es los días martes desde las 11:00 a.m. hasta las 2:00 p.m. y los días miércoles desde las 3:00 p.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m. Note: If you are seeking legal advice in Spanish, please call Línea Legal Latina at (651) 379-4223 on Tuesdays between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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.
Minnesota Christian Legal Aid, 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.
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.
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 Rights Center, Inc. 612-337-0030. Culturally appropriate legal services, advocacy and social-referral services for low-income juveniles and adults in the juvenile justice system and the criminal justice system.
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition. 651-228-9105. An Association of the seven regional legal services programs formed to enhance cooperation and coordination. The programs help low-income Minnesotans with a broad range of civil legal matters.
Neighborhood Justice Center. 651-222-4703. Legal representation by staff lawyers for juvenile and criminal offenses. Does not handle criminal cases. Serves Ramsey, Washington, Dakota counties.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. 651-222-5863. Does not handle criminal cases. Serves low income families in Ramsey, Washington, Dakota counties. New clients call 651-222-4731 during the hours: 9 am - noon and 1 pm - 3 pm. Seniors call 651-224-7301 in the morning. For all other business, call main number.
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.
University of Minnesota Civil Practice Clinic. 612-625-5515. Legal assistance for non-criminal problems. Divorce cases accepted.
Volunteer Lawyers Network. 612-752-6677. Private attorneys volunteer their time to assist indigent persons with civil and pre-charge criminal advice. Will handle most family law matters.
William Mitchell College of Law Clinical Program, 651-290-6351.
Migrant Legal Services. 651-291-2837 or 800-652-9733. Provides civil legal information and services to migrant workers.
League of Minnesota Cities. 651-281-1200. 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 Citizens.
American Indian Community Advocate. (612) 673-3737. Provides American Indians residing in the city of Minneapolis with information, referrals and assistance to city and governmental services.
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 Family Services. 612-348-5788. American Indian adults age 55 and over and/or American Indians who are disabled and living in Minneapolis.
Indian Legal Assistance Program. 107 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802. 218-727-2881 ot 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.
Legal Assistance to MN Prisoners (LAMP). 651-290-6413. 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.
Legal Advocacy for Older Americans. 612-332-1441.
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.
MAO Legal Services. (Volunteers of America of Minnesota) 612-676-6300.
Ombudsman - Senior Services. 612-673-3004. A Minneapolis agency that provides information, referrals, assistance with City government issues, and tax preparation for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in or call for an appointment.
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.
LegalCORPS. LegalCORPS assists low-income owners of small businesses and small nonprofit organizations by connecting them with free, high-quality legal services from volunteer lawyers. Metro Phone: 612-752-6678, Toll-free: 1-888-454-5267.
Confederation of Somalia Community in Minnesota. 612-338-5282. Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of Somalis in Minnesota to become contributing members of society, while keeping their culture.
Neighborhood Justice Center. 651-222-4703. Bilingual, bicultural Somali staff assist members of the refugee Somali community to understand the law, and receive representation in the criminal justice system.
United Cambodian Association of Minnesota (UCAM). 651-222-3299 or 800-326-1588. Provides legal services to Cambodians.
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.
Southeast Asian Community Council. 612-521-4859. Provides education and legal services to Southeast Asians.
Internal Revenue Service. 1-800-829-1040. Federal income tax questions answered.
Minnesota Department of Revenue. 651-296-3781. State income tax questions answered.
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). Metro: 612-726-1327, Mankato 507-345-8258, Duluth 218-722-8763.
Vietnamese Social Services. 651-641-8904. Information on health, social services, employment, welfare, housing and other resources available in the Twin Cities.