Appeals Self-Help Clinic - Minnesota State Law Library

25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite G25, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Eligibility

Open to all who do not have legal representation; current inmates or individuals with a felony or gross misdemeanor are not eligible for the program

Required documents

Case number and documents related to the case

Hours

- Library Hours: 8 am - 4:30 Monday - Friday - Clinic: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month by phone - Holiday: Clinic dates may vary

(651)296-6740

Fax

(651)297-7651

Voice

https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/appealsclinic.jsp

[email protected]

Application process

Pre-registration and appointment is required; visit website to schedule an appointment at https://mn.gov/law-library/services/clinics/appealsclinic.jsp

Fees

Photocopying fees; vary

Service area

Description

Provides free telephone consultation services of up to 30 minutes with a volunteer attorney who need help representing themselves. The clinic offers free brief legal advice for people who represent themselves in appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals or Minnesota Supreme Court. The attorneys are not obligated to represent individuals and their case. However, the attorneys may help individuals with: - Answering questions about deadlines, papers needed to file, fee waivers, motions, appellate briefs, and serving the other party - Free legal advice during the clinic session but will not represent people in their legal case - Understanding the rules and procedures when filing an appeal with the Minnesota Court of Appeals NOTE: Attending the clinic does not extend an individual's time to appeal their case

Last assured

09/26/2025

What's Here

Community Legal Clinics

Providing organization

Minnesota State Law Library

State law library