Juvenile Court Phone Advice - Volunteer Lawyers Network
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390A, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Open to all individuals with legal issues in the state of Minnesota who meet income requirements; households up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
All documents pertaining to legal issue including any paperwork received concerning the case and the names, phone numbers and addresses of all persons involved. Preparing a written summary of the legal situation will also make the most of the time available with the attorney.
10 am - 1 pm Monday - Thursday
Spanish; interpreters available for all languages
- Call to complete intake screening - Can select option to continue in Spanish, to be connected to Spanish-speaking staff - Online Intake Form available at http://www.vlnmn.org/intake/
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Provides advice over the phone on juvenile court issues, including: - Child safety cases - CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) petition - Terminations of parental rights Note: Does not provide representation in juvenile court
09/23/2025
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Volunteer-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals. Services provided range from free legal advice to free full representation, depending on eligibility and issue type. VLN does not handle any cases in which an attorney may recover fees, including contingency fees, business transactions, business litigation, employment discrimination, government benefits, wills and probate, workers' compensation, or criminal matters.