LGBTQ+ legal help in Minnesota

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in Minnesota.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in Minnesota. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Volunteer Lawyers Network LGBTQ Clinic
Free short legal advice from volunteer lawyers, including name and gender marker changes.
People in Minnesota who qualify by income (the 211 listing says household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level), mainly LGBTQ+ people · by appointment on Zoom · advice and referrals, not full representation · phone line open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ID changeFamilyAny problem
Call612-752-6677 Website
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Takes reports of unfair treatment at work, in housing, in school and in stores.
Anyone in Minnesota · the page lists sexual orientation as protected
WorkHousing
Call651-539-1100 Website
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
Visit
NCLR Legal HelplineNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ family, custody and immigration issues.
Anyone in the U.S.
FamilyImmigrationAny problem
Call800-528-6257 Website
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website

Curious how Minnesota’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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