Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service - MNLRIS - Hennepin County Bar Association
- Lawyer referral counselors are not attorneys, but can help clarify legal issues, schedule an initial consultation with a private attorney in the area of law needed, and/or refer to an appropriate government and/or social service agency. - Referred attorneys are not free. Appointments are made with attorneys who have been prescreened to be experienced, in good standing with the Ethics Board, and have adequate Malpractice insurance. - MNLRIS can intercede on behalf of the client when there is a formal complaint. - If client is not happy with the first referred attorney, an attempt is made to refer client to up to two more attorneys for no charge. Note: Persons can also find out more about the practice areas of the volunteer attorneys at Legal Access Point at the Hennepin County Government Center on a particular day or online here.
Categories
Last assured
02/21/2024
Physical Address
Hours
9 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 3 pm Friday
Voice
Fax
(612)752-6601
Website
https://www.hcba.org
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
- Attorneys agree to take into consideration client's ability to pay when setting lawyers fees. - LRIS does not set fees. - There is a $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. Administrative fees are paid to the attorney at the appointment. If initial consultation occurs over the phone, administrative fee must be paid by credit card in advance.
Required documents
Application/intake form; information involving both parties; photo ID
Eligibility
Anyone with a legal matter in any Minnesota court
Service area
MN
Agency info
Hennepin County Bar Association
A professional organization of attorneys which offers a low fee family law project, lawyer information and referral, misdemeanor defense project, and a legal access point.