Self Help Resources

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library. Select your county for a list of resources in your area.

Many counties have some form of walk-in service to assist people representing themselves in court. The Minnesota Court system has compiled a list of them, by judicial district (along with information on how to determine what judicial district you live in).

The self-help center provides information, forms, and referrals for family court issues.

The office will provide clerical assistance to file a petition for an Order for Protection and/or Harassment Restraining Order in Ramsey County.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics serving Ramsey County residents compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library.

If you live in Hennepin County, you may visit one of the County's two Self-Help Centers. There, you will be able to see videos on how to represent yourself in court, obtain brief legal advice from volunteer and staff attorneys, and get one-on-one help regarding court procedures, among other things. Additionally, staff speak English, French, Somali, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

The Domestic Abuse Service Center can help prepare a temporary Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order. The center is in the Hennepin County Government Center. Their phone number is 612-348-5073.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics serving Hennepin County residents compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library.

The Housing Court Project offers free, walk-in legal advice for low-income tenants and landlords. To qualify, you must live in Hennepin County, and have a gross household income of 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Project is at the Hennepin County Government Center. Hours are limited and vary depending on if you are a tenant or a landlord.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics serving Anoka County residents compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library.

The Center offers assistance to people who are representing themselves in court.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics serving Dakota County residents compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library.

A list of self-help clinics available to Dakota County Residents. Topics include family law, bankruptcy, debt collection, garnishment, mortgages, foreclosures, landlord-tenant, conciliation (small claims) court, and expungement. The clinics are offered at various times and locations. An appointment may be required.

The clinic provides legal information to Washington County residents with limited means. Litigants can receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney.

A list of legal organizations and legal clinics serving Washington County residents compiled by the Minnesota State Law Library.