MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | ANOKA COUNTY: Free Legal Clinics Offered at May 1 Law Day Event

COON RAPIDS, MN (April 17, 2026)

Anoka County will host its annual Law Day event on Friday, May 1, 2026, providing free legal services and resources to residents at the Anoka County Government Center and Courthouse.

The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2100 3rd Ave N in Anoka. Participation is free and open to the public.

Event Logistics

Location: Anoka County Government Center and Courthouse
Address: 2100 3rd Ave N, Anoka, MN 55303
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Attendees are required to check in at the Government Center atrium before proceeding to clinic areas.

Interpreters are available upon request. Individuals needing language assistance are advised to indicate that need when scheduling an appointment.

Participants may also apply for a public defender in advance of the event, allowing preliminary case review prior to May 1.

Available Legal Services

The Law Day event will provide access to attorneys and legal professionals across multiple areas of law:

• Criminal expungement
• Family law
• Housing law
• Civil legal matters
• Driver’s license reinstatement
• Unpaid fines
• Warrant resolution

Services are designed to assist residents with resolving legal barriers, understanding legal processes, and addressing outstanding issues that may affect employment, housing, or financial stability.

Clinic Structure and Appointments

Clinics will operate on a combination of appointment-based and walk-in services. County officials recommend scheduling appointments for high-demand areas.

Family Law Clinic
Services: Child support, custody, parenting time, paternity, divorce, domestic violence matters, and driver’s license repayment plans
Appointments: Strongly recommended
Phone: 763-760-6808

Driver’s License Clinic
Services: Determining causes of suspension and steps toward reinstatement
Appointments: Recommended
Phone: 763-760-6331

Unpaid Fines Clinic
Services: Review and potential consolidation or resolution of fines and fees
Appointments: Recommended
Phone: 763-760-6331

Civil Clinic
Services: Debt collection, garnishment, Social Security disability, power of attorney, and guardianship matters
Appointments: Recommended
Phone: 763-760-6331

Criminal Expungement Clinic
Services: Guidance on sealing eligible Anoka County criminal records
Appointments: Not required (walk-in)

Housing Clinic
Services: Evictions, lease violations, repairs, security deposits, and lockout issues
Appointments: Not required (walk-in)

Warrant Resolution Clinic
Services: Assistance resolving active warrants related to misdemeanors and low-level felonies
Appointments: Not required (walk-in)

Officials note that walk-in availability may be limited depending on demand.

Additional Programming

In addition to legal clinics, the Law Day event may include educational and community engagement activities, including:

• Courthouse tours of judicial facilities
• Question-and-answer sessions with District Court judges
• Demonstrations by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, including K-9 units
• Student-focused programming such as mock trials and guided tours

Participation in student programming typically requires advance coordination through the Anoka County Law Library.

Volunteer Information

Licensed Minnesota attorneys interested in volunteering for the event may contact the Anoka County Law Library at 763-324-5560.

Event Information

• Event Details: https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4886

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