Olmsted County Law Library

Olmsted County Public Law Library - Rochester, Minnesota

Olmsted County Government Center
151 4th St SE, 5th Floor
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: 507 218-3778
Email the Librarian

Law Library Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Closed on County Holidays
Olmsted County, MN

Family

Family clinics are intended to be a one-time event to assist those who are representing themselves in the courts.  A Family clinic is generally offered once each week.

  • Plan to arrive in the Law Library 10-15 minutes early to get checked in.
  • Registration in advance is required, and may be done in person, by phone 507-218-3778, or email staff@olmstedlawlibrary.com.

Issues that are covered:  Divorce; legal separation; custody; maintenance; annulment; and child support.

Issues that are NOT covered: Adoption; pre- or ante nuptial agreements; CHIPs; or complicated QDRO or property settlement issues.

Notice as of March 19:  All clinics will be held remotely rather than in person.
The volunteer attorney will contact each clinic registrant by phone.  If you need the volunteer attorney to view paperwork for a clinic, arrangements must be made ahead of time in order to get the paperwork to the attorney.  Please contact the law library by phone or email to register for the a free legal clinic.  A law librarian will give you instructions for getting necessary paperwork to the volunteer attorney.

Family Clinics for October 2020:  Registration for all October clinics is now open.
–  Monday, October 5, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (held)
–  Monday, October 12, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (held)
–  Wednesday, October 21, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (held)
–  Monday, October 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (full)

Family Clinics for November 2020:  Registration for all November 2020 clinics opens on Monday, October 19.
–  Monday, November 2, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
–  Monday, November 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
–  Monday, November 16, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
–  Tuesday, November 24, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Family Clinics for December 2020:  Registration for all December 2020 clinics opens on Monday, November 16.
–  Wednesday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
–  Monday, December 7, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
–  Monday, December 14, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
–  Monday, December 21, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

DISCLAIMER:  The Olmsted County Law Library provides information and process resources to all users.  Our services are limited by the following:
  1. Law Library staff are not employed as attorneys or advocates, nor does the Law Library provide attorneys to represent any library user. The Law Library and its staff do not provide legal advice, opinion or interpretation. Law Library staff are neutral, and may provide services to more than one party in a case. Law Library staff are not responsible for the outcome of any case.
  2. There is NO attorney-client confidentiality or privilege of any information shared between any visitor and the Law Library or its staff.
  3. The Law Library tries to keep this website up to date, but makes no guarantees about the accuracy of this information and is not responsible for any consequences that may result from its use. The Law Library makes no endorsement or warranty of quality of services by linking to an outside organization from this website.
You are strongly encouraged to talk with an attorney before taking any legal action to learn about your legal rights and options.  If you are unsure whether you should use information on this website, talk to an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Minnesota.