Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Minnesota. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Minnesotans in housing, family, immigration, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help to low-income residents in southern Minnesota on housing, employment, family, and consumer issues.
Visit Website →Connects low-income Minnesotans with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance in civil matters.
Visit Website →Coordinates legal aid services statewide and provides support to local legal aid programs.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in central Minnesota on housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Minnesota is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 10 judicial districts. Conciliation Courts (small claims) handle disputes under $15,000.
Strong tenant protections under Chapter 504B including limits on security deposits, required maintenance, and protection against retaliatory eviction.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education, and credit with broad protected categories.
Prohibits fraud, false advertising, and deceptive trade practices under Chapter 325F with private right of action.
Provides up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave starting in 2026, funded through payroll premiums.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and credit with broad protected classes.
Strong tenant protections including limits on security deposits, required habitability, and expanded eviction notice requirements.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Day One statewide crisis line
1-866-223-1111
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Implementation of Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program providing up to 20 weeks combined leave.
Continued implementation of recreational cannabis law with consumer protections and social equity provisions.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $75 (claims up to $15,000 in Conciliation Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $310-$400
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $310-$400
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Coordinates and supports legal aid programs across Minnesota for low-income residents.
Visit Website →Free civil legal services in the Twin Cities and central Minnesota for housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Free legal help in 33 southern Minnesota counties covering housing, family, and immigration.
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