Self-Help Clinics
Some self-help clinics are currently closed due to COVID-19.*
If you or someone you know needs legal help, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-450-8585 or complete an application online.
Self-Help Clinics provide free help in completing pro se (for yourself) forms. In partnership with some local county law libraries, LSNM provides people who represent themselves help completing court forms. An attorney can help fill out the following types of forms: marriage dissolution (divorce), child support, landlord/tenant, wage claims, garnishment, expungement, custody/parenting time, OFP/HRO, eviction, debt collection, conciliation court and child support. This only applies to civil cases (family, housing, etc.) and is not for criminal cases. Anyone can use this service. There are no asset or income eligibility requirements and no appointments are necessary. Self-Help clinics are currently available in the following counties:
Becker County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration required
Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and
Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Becker County Law Library (located in Courthouse basement)
915 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
*The Becker County Pro Se Clinic has resumed in-person services.
Clinic will be closed on 11/24 for Thanksgiving Day.
Clay County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration is required
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Clay County Law Library (located in Courthouse basement)
807 11th Street North
Moorhead, MN 56560
*The Clay County Pro Se Clinic has resumed in-person services.
Clinic will be closed on 11/24 for Thanksgiving Day.
Marshall County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration required
2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Marshall County Courthouse
208 E. Colvin Avenue
Warren, Minnesota 56762
Otter Tail County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration required
Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Otter Tail County Courthouse (located in the Law Library)
121 Junius Avenue W.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
*This clinic is open to the public.
Clinic will be closed on 12/28.
Polk County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration required
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Polk County Law Library (in Courthouse, 2nd floor)
816 Marin Avenue
Crookston, Minnesota 56716
*This clinic is not operated by LSNM.
*The Polk County Self-Help Clinic has resumed in-person services.
Roseau County Self-Help Clinic
No pre-registration required
1st Wednesday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Roseau County Law Library (in Courthouse)
606 5th Avenue SW
Roseau, Minnesota 56751
Any County
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MN Courts Self-Help
For self-help telephone assistance, you may call (651) 435-6535.