The forms and links below are for use when you must do-it-yourself.It is ALWAYS better if you talk to an attorney before going it alone with a legal problem or in a court matter.CLICK HERE to find an attorney in your area.ALWAYS keep a copy of any form or letter you submit to court or anyone else.
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Legal Words: What Do They Mean!?
Legal Clinics
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Form to Request Special Education Mediation
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Education
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Mediating Special Education Disputes: Request Form for Facilitated IEP/IIIP/IFSP* Meeting
(Separate Website)
If you have a problem with your special-needs child's Individual Education Plan, you can use this form to request mediation to help resolve your problem.
By: Minnesota Special Education Mediation Services
Federal Court Forms
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These are the forms most commonly used by civil pro se litigants in this Court, including forms in the following categories: Case Initiation Forms, Dismissal Forms, Motions Forms, Discovery Forms, Trial Forms, Appeal Forms, Transcript Forms, CM/ECF Forms, Other Forms.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Small Claims / Conciliation Court
(Separate Website)
Read information on small claims (conciliation) court hearings and find the court forms you need to file a claim. If you are filing a claim, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
Answer a "Complaint" - Debt Collector Lawsuits
If you got a "Summons and Complaint" from a debt collector that says they are suing you, you have 20 days to respond with an "Answer." This free program can help you write and file your Answer.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
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