Legal Aid & Resources in Minnesota
Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Minnesota residents.
Minnesota Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Minnesota residents.
Free civil legal services for low-income Minnesotans, seniors 60+, and people with disabilities statewide.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Free legal help for low-income residents in 33 counties across southern Minnesota.
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)Pro bono legal services connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with volunteer attorneys.
Justice NorthCivil legal aid serving 33 counties across northern Minnesota — the merged entity of Justice North and Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota.
LawHelpMNStatewide legal information portal with self-help guides, referrals, and live chat to connect with free legal programs.
Tubman Legal ServicesLegal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and trafficking in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)Free immigration legal representation for low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
HOME LineFree tenant legal advice and advocacy for renters across Minnesota — evictions, repairs, security deposits, and landlord disputes.
Minnesota Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Minnesota.
Courts
Official portal for all Minnesota state courts — district, appeals, and Supreme Court.
Find Your CourtLocate the district court serving your county with addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
Minnesota Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate court handling appeals from district courts and state agencies.
Minnesota Supreme CourtHighest court in Minnesota — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Self-Help CentersInformation, services, and resources for people representing themselves without a lawyer.
E-Filing
Verify a Minnesota Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Minnesota attorney's license status, registration, and public disciplinary history.
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR)Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints in Minnesota. File a complaint or check disciplinary actions.
Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)Professional organization for Minnesota attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
Minnesota Board of Law ExaminersAdministers the Minnesota bar exam and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.
Minnesota Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys in 50+ practice areas. 30-minute consultation for $30 or less.