Minneapolis Bankruptcy Resources

Q: Where is the Minneapolis bankruptcy court?

The District of Minnesota bankruptcy court is at 316 N Robert St, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55101 (phone: (651) 848-1000).

Q: Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Minneapolis?

Yes. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid ((612) 332-1441) provides free legal services for qualifying low-income individuals. Volunteer Lawyers Network ((612) 752-6666) also serves the area.

Q: Where can I take the required credit counseling course?

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains a list of approved credit counseling agencies at justice.gov/ust. Most agencies offer courses online or by phone for $15-25.

Courts, legal aid organizations, credit counseling agencies, and free educational tools to help you navigate the bankruptcy process.

Bankruptcy Court

District of Minnesota -- Bankruptcy Court

Address: 316 N Robert St, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 848-1000
Website: mnb.uscourts.gov
PACER: ecf.mnb.uscourts.gov

Legal Aid Organizations

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, including bankruptcy representation.

Phone: (612) 332-1441
Website: mylegalaid.org

Volunteer Lawyers Network

Phone: (612) 752-6666
Website: vlnmn.org

Hennepin County Bar Association -- Lawyer Referral Service

Can connect you with attorneys who handle bankruptcy cases.

Phone: (612) 752-6666
Website: hcba.org

Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

Two courses are required for bankruptcy: a pre-filing credit counseling course and a post-filing debtor education course. You must use agencies approved by the U.S. Trustee Program.

Approved agencies: justice.gov -- approved agencies
Cost: $15-25 per course (reduced fees available for low-income filers)
Format: Online, phone, or in-person
Time: About 60-90 minutes per course

U.S. Trustee Program

The U.S. Trustee Program oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases.

Region 12 (includes D. Minn.): (612) 664-5500
Website: justice.gov/ust

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Minneapolis bankruptcy court?

District of Minnesota: 316 N Robert St, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55101 ((651) 848-1000).

Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Minneapolis?

Yes. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid ((612) 332-1441) and Volunteer Lawyers Network ((612) 752-6666) provide free legal services for qualifying individuals.

Where can I take the required credit counseling course?

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains a list of approved agencies at justice.gov/ust. Most offer online courses for $15-25.