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1. How do I arrange to meet with the volunteer attorney?

Family Law appointments are Tuesdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Civil law appointments are once per month between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. You must pre-register by filling out the intake form.

2. What can a volunteer attorney help with?

Volunteer attorneys can help with answers to legal questions, procedural advice, and reviews of completed court forms.

3. What services are not provided by the Legal Advice Clinics?

Matters concerning juveniles, probate, termination of parental rights, drivers license, and child protection are not handled by the Legal Advice Clinics.

4. What services are provided by the Legal Advice Clinics?

You can receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney, who can offer advice and legal assistance regarding matters such as:

• Family Law: Marriage dissolution, child support, domestic abuse, paternity issues, child custody, visitation, spousal maintenance, name change
• Civil Law: Default judgment, housing / eviction, eviction expungement, creditor / debtor, judgment collection, consumer issues, conciliation court, automobile title transfer
• Criminal Law: Come talk to a criminal defense attorney for free every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon; first come, first served. No pre-registration required. Call 651-398-8811 with questions

5. Who can use the Legal Advice Clinics?

You must be a current Washington County resident or be involved in a Washington County court case. There are no restrictions on income to use this free service.