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Reduced Fee Program - Minnesota State Bar Association - MSBA

Eligibility

- Open to all individuals who have a stable income between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines

Required documents

Proof of household income

Hours

9 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm Friday
https://www.mnlawyerreferral.org/attorneys/reduced-fee-program

Interpretation services

Interpreters available upon request

Application process

- Call for a financial and legal screening - If client meets income guidelines and the legal issue is appropriate, staff will attempt to schedule a 30-minute consultation with an attorney who has agreed to accept a reduced hourly fee. After the consultation, the attorney will decide whether or not to take the case, and the client will decide whether or not to hire the attorney.

Fees

- $30 administrative fee payable at the initial consultation - $55/hour for private attorneys - Clients must have $500 retainer before the appointment is scheduled

Service area

MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

Helps individuals connect with attorneys who will provide reduced-cost legal services

Last Assured

08/11/2025

Providing organization

Minnesota State Bar Association - MSBA

Statewide professional organization of attorneys that offers a variety of low-fee legal services and referral information