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Reviewed October 1, 2026

Minnesota Legal Aid (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid / LawHelpMN)

LawHelpMN helps people find Minnesota legal information, clinics and legal aid referrals. Its guide asks questions to suggest suitable resources.

Who can apply

Anyone can use the information library. Legal aid providers separately decide eligibility and whether they can accept a case.

What help is available

The site offers self-help information and connections to free or low-cost legal options. It does not guarantee representation.

Documents to prepare

  • County and legal issue.
  • Court papers and dates.
  • Income information if a provider requests screening.

How to get started

  1. Use the guide

    Visit LawHelpMN and answer the referral questions.

  2. Find providers

    Search Providers and Clinics by legal topic and service area.

  3. Contact intake

    Explain deadlines and ask what records the organization needs.

After applying

Continue observing court deadlines until a lawyer explicitly accepts the case.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The LawHelpMN homepage.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
Minnesota Statutes section 504B.321 on eviction actions.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Is LawHelpMN a lawyer?

It supplies information and referrals.

Can I search by county?

The provider directory filters service areas.

Are other languages available?

The site includes Spanish, Hmong and Somali.

Does a referral guarantee a lawyer?

No. The provider screens the case.

Sources and review

Content checked October 1, 2026 using LawHelpMN site guidance; Provider directory. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.

Historical screenshots: source reference.