NOTE: VLN is gradually reopening some of our clinics again after closing all clinics in March 2020. Our phone intake line remains open for clients during its normal hours. For intake, call 612-752-6677. Our lines are open from 10 am -1 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Page last updated: September 2023.
Courthouse Clinics
Legal Access Point (LAP)
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9 – 11 a.m.
Location:
Hennepin County Government Center
Self-Help Center, Skyway Level
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Click here for a schedule of specific legal issues.
Conciliation Court
Hours: Appointment times vary. Call (612) 752-6677 to see if you qualify.
Location:
All appointments are via telephone.
Minneapolis City Hall
Family Law
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon)
Sign up at 8 am each day.
Location:
The Family Justice Center
The Self Help Center (1st Floor)
110 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis MN 55401
Community Clinics
LGBTQ Clinic
Hours: Varies by appointment
Location:
Family Tree Clinic, Virtual-only by Zoom: Make an appointment
Issues:
- Name and gender marker changes
- General legal advice
- Referrals
Park Avenue Legal Clinic
Hours: First, second, third, and fourth Thursdays of the month, 3 – 5 p.m., first-come, first-served
Please do not arrive earlier than 2:45 p.m.
Closed on fifth Thursdays of the month, holiday weeks, and the month of January.
Location:
Park Avenue Methodist Church
3400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Issues:
- Immigration
- General legal issues (first Thursdays of the month)
Services provided in English and Spanish.
Ramsey Law Library Clinic
Hours: 1 – 3 p.m.
Fourth Thursday of each month
Location:
Ramsey Law Library
Ramsey County Courthouse
15 W Kellogg Blvd UNIT 1815, St Paul, MN 55102
Issues: Criminal Expungement
Second Chance Saturdays
Hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2nd Saturday each month
Location:
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Issues: Criminal Expungement
VLN-Unidos-MN Legal Clinic
Hours: First and third Tuesdays, 3 – 5 p.m.
Please do not arrive earlier than 2:45 p.m.
By appointment through Unidos-MN (walk-ins available if there are open spots). Closed holiday weeks and January.
Location:
Mercado Central (corner of Bloomington Avenue and Lake Street), Minneapolis
Issues:
- Immigration
- General legal issues
Services provided in English and Spanish.
VLN-Waite House Legal Clinic
Hours: First and third Tuesdays, 12:00pm – 2:00 p.m.
Please do not arrive earlier than 2:45 p.m.
By appointment through Waite House (walk-ins available if there are open spots). Closed holiday weeks and January.
Location:
2323 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis
Issues:
- Immigration
Services provided in English and Spanish.
Legal Services VLN DOES NOT provide:
- Will/Probate
- Help in Personal Injury Cases
- Workman Compensation Cases
- Employment Discrimination Cases
- Medical Malpractice Cases
- Criminal Defense (contact information for Public Defenders by county can be found here)