Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service - MNLRIS - Minnesota State Bar Association - MSBA
Connects individuals with legal resources and qualified private attorneys based on their legal needs. While referral counselors are not attorneys, they are trained to help clarify legal issues, determine the appropriate area of law, and facilitate initial consultations with private attorneys or refer clients to relevant government or social service agencies.
Last assured
08/11/2025
Physical Address
Hours
9 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 3 pm Friday
Voice
Application process
- Call to speak with a referral counselor. Referral Counselors will direct callers to the appropriate resource, agency or private attorney. If referred to an attorney, the initial consultation occurs at the attorney's office unless otherwise agreed upon by the attorney and client. - Appointments are set within 1 - 3 business days after the call. Referral Counselors must ask permission from the attorney to set up an appointment more than 3 business days in advance.
Fee
- No cost to request legal information - Attorney fees: Vary by attorney and clients ability to pay; $30 administrative fee to schedule an appointment with an attorney - No administrative fee is collected for personal injury, worker's compensation, Social Security Disability, SSI, or malpractice cases
Required documents
Application/intake form; information involving both parties; photo ID
Eligibility
Open to all
Service area
MN
Agency info
Minnesota State Bar Association - MSBA
Statewide professional organization of attorneys that offers a variety of low-fee legal services and referral information