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Make justice accessible! Our Community Legal Clinics are rooted in Minneapolis neighborhoods where we work alongside trusted partners to provide free legal help to neighborhood residents. NEW! Through an unprecedented challenge grant, your donations will be matched.

Expand justice in Minneapolis

Goal for increased staffing:

  • Generalist Staff Attorney

    Brian Coyle Center

  • Paraprofessional

    African Community Services (ACS)

  • Family Law Attorney

    Serving Five Clinics

More staffing means:

  • More accessible hours and services
  • Comprehensive legal support across multiple areas of law 
  • Stronger relationships with clients &  community partners 

Invest in justice for all

The dividends are immeasurable! Watch Melody’s story for proof. When you donate, you expand access to clinics for clients like Melody. When you subscribe, you can follow the progress of this transformational campaign!

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Blue locator icons represent the five clinics getting an immediate staff increase, thanks to your generosity.

Learn about our expanded clinics

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

Located in the Phillips neighborhood, African Community Services focuses on the Somali/East African community in Hennepin County.

Legal Aid Services

General civil litigation, including family and consumer law, public benefits and rental housing issues.

Legal Aid Hours

  • General: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Housing: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Contact

  • 612-721-9984
  • 1305 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

Located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the Brian Coyle Center serves Somali/East African communities.

Legal Aid Services

Housing law, brief services and advice on immigration matters.

Legal Aid Hours

  • Housing: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Immigration: Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (appointment only)

Contact

  • 612-338-5282
  • 420 S. 15th Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

Referral only

Legal Aid Services

We help patients and their families at the Minneapolis Children’s Minnesota Hospital with legal issues that impact patients’ health.

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

The Division of Indian Work serves urban American Indians in Minneapolis.

Legal Aid Services

General civil litigation, including criminal expungement, third-party visitation/custody, name changes and housing.

Legal Aid Hours

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Contact

  • 612-722-8722
  • 1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55407

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

The Harrison Neighborhood Association serves residents in north Minneapolis.

Legal Aid Services

General civil litigation, including family and consumer law, rental housing, homeownership issues and estate planning.

Legal Aid Hours

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Contact

  • 612-352-9778
  • 1501 Glenwood Ave., Suite A, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

The Minneapolis American Indian Center serves members of the Minneapolis American Indian community.

Legal Aid Services

General civil litigation, including criminal expungement, third-party visitation/custody, name changes and housing.

Legal Aid Hours

  • First Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Contact

  • 612-879-1700
  • 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

Located in the Phillips neighborhood, Waite House serves the Latine community of South Minneapolis and neighborhood residents.

Legal Aid Services

Brief service and advice on immigration matters.

Legal Aid Hours

  • Every Monday
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact

  • 612-721-1681
  • 2323 11th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404