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Law Clinics

​​​Law Library locations now open

We will  be continuing the Family and Consumer Law Clinics via phone consultations. If you need an appointment for a family matter, please call 651-438-8080. If you want to schedule an appointment for a consumer matter or help with divorce forms, call 952-431-3200. For divorce forms, you will also need to income qualify. 

Dakota County Law Librart Zoom CLEs are being held on the third Thursday on the month between noon–1 p.m. Please contact the law library if you would like to join.

Consumer Law Clinics

Meet with a lawyer for a 30-minute consultation about bankruptcy, debt collection, garnishment, mortgages, foreclosures, conciliation court or other consumer problems. Must be a Dakota County resident.

Clinics are available via phone consultation by appointment only.

Clinic schedule

  • Every Tuesday of the month (except December), 1–4 p.m.
  • Every third Wednesday of the month, 1–4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please call 952-431-3200.

Criminal La​w Clinic

The law library will host Criminal Law Clinics. Clinics will be held over the phone. Thirty-minute appointments are available.

Clinics are available via phone consultation by appointment only.​

Clinic schedule

  • ​Third Wednesday of the month, 1–​3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, complete the form below and call 651-438-8080 to be placed in the schedule on a specific date​.​​

Sign up for a Criminal Law Clinic

Divorce Forms Clinic

Need help with filling out paperwork? This clinic offers help with how to fill out divorce/dissolution forms.

Clinics are held at the office of Legal Assistance of Dakota County by appointment only.

Clinic schedule

  • Designated Thursdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please call Legal Assistance of Dakota County at 952-431-3200.

Family Law Clinics

Meet with a lawyer for a 30-minute consultation about any family law issue (child support, custody, divorce/dissolution, legal separation, maintenance, parenting time, paternity).

Clinics are available by phone consultation by appointment only.

Clinic schedul​e

  • First Monday of the month, 1–4 p.m.
  • First Wednesday of the month, 1–4 p.m.
  • Second Wednesday of the month, 4–7 p.m.
  • Second Thursday of the month, 1–4 p.m.
  • Third Monday of the month, 1–4 p.m.
  • Third Tuesday of the month, 4–7 p.m.
  • Last Thursday of the month, 1–4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please call 651-438-8080.

Sign up for a Family Law Clinic

Also, it is helpful to bring any current court orders and other paperwork that will assist with the process. ​​

Last updated: 3/23/2022 4:19 PM