{"id":9,"date":"2011-09-16T18:23:44","date_gmt":"2011-09-16T18:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.wmitchell.edu\/self-help\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:57:40","slug":"sample-page-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Help Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"introduction wrapper\">\n<h2>The Self-Help Clinic is now open for Spring 2026.<\/h2>\n<p>Please see below for the full clinic schedule and additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"introduction-wrapper\">\n<h2>Assistance with legal forms<\/h2>\n<p>Student volunteers can assist with filling out legal forms at no charge. We are unable to assist with further filing of forms or court fees. Appointments are preferred for family law and criminal expungement. Appointments are <b>required<\/b>\u00a0for eviction expungement.<\/p>\n<p>We accommodate <em>virtual<\/em> drop-ins until 11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis via Zoom. Please click the link below to join:<br \/>\n<a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/9420786666?pwd=tO6P78FPdLZjz4XM7qptAmDyJZKmbs.1\u201d\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/9420786666?pwd=tO6P78FPdLZjz4XM7qptAmDyJZKmbs.1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sponsored by the <strong>Warren E. Burger Law\u00a0Library<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>About us<\/h2>\n<p>We are a group of Mitchell Hamline School\u00a0of Law students, alumni, and reference librarians who volunteer to help individuals represent themselves in court.<\/p>\n<p>The clinic assists with completing a self-help form for the following legal issues:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/application-for-public-defender\/\">Application for Public Defender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring\/\">Criminal Expungement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring-supportmod\/\">Child Support Modification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring-divorce\/\">Dissolution\/Divorce with or without Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring-divorce\/\">Response to Dissolution\/Divorce with or without Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring-custody\/\">Establishing Custody and Parenting Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/response-to-petition-to-establish-custody-and-parenting-time\/\">Response to Petition to Establish Custody and Parenting Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/response-to-petition-to-modify-custody-and-parenting-time\/\">Response to Petition to Modify Custody and Parenting Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/what-to-bring-establishingmodifying-parenting-time\/\">Modifying Custody and Parenting Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/parenting-time-assistance\/\">Parenting Time Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/responding-to-motion-for-parenting-time-assistance\/\">Responding to Motion for Parenting Time Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Petition for Third Party Custody<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/reinstatement-of-drivers-license\/\">Reinstatement of Driver&#8217;s License<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help-clinic\/eviction-expungement\/\">Eviction Expungement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make an appointment<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdJwIQWuvIV4upeebAIeJwOnefI1kGkLfqQrJP6kDALULu0pw\/viewform\">Criminal Expungement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf1YRG96kIlv4BIe-6UOsICI1dfhuya6TukCYvv7LKJnxLvZw\/viewform?usp=preview\">Eviction Expungement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/USgJd9Ak9xUV4NDG8\">Reinstatement of Driver&#8217;s License<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/DK5jFsadXYzECuSeA\">Application for Public Defender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdjhrs0KYNEYmQpQdnR_kO47RpIHBCf0wF3pfG1CgWDdb6y7w\/viewform\">Family\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdjhrs0KYNEYmQpQdnR_kO47RpIHBCf0wF3pfG1CgWDdb6y7w\/viewform\">Law<\/a> (child support modification, divorce, establishing custody and parenting time, or modifying custody and parenting time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">\u00a0If you are unsure which category your matter falls under, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu\">selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu<\/a>, and we will<\/span> be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: We cannot make an appointment if you already have an attorney. We can only provide appointment support with the self-help forms for the six services above. However, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us to request other resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Spring 2026 clinic schedule<\/h2>\n<p>During the spring semester, we are open on the following Saturdays from 10 am &#8211; 12 pm. <strong>All appointments begin at 10 am.<\/strong> We ask that you arrive on time to ensure that we have enough time to assist you. We do accept walk-ins; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to assist you if you do not have an appointment.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><b>January 24, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>January 31, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 7, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 14, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 21, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>February 28, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 7, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 14, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 21, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April 4, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April 11, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April 18, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April 25, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n<p>Our student staff is trained to provide legal assistance with completing the required paperwork in the abovementioned areas. If you need help with something other than the services listed above, we are happy to refer you to other resources.<\/p>\n<p>We have volunteer attorneys on staff each Saturday who can answer questions about forms you plan to file, explain the legal process, and provide advice on how to obtain the legal result you seek.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the issue above for a list of documents to bring to your appointment. They will allow us to help you as best we can.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We cannot and will not serve as legal counsel or represent anyone in court.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>In the Fall of 2006, a couple of law students had the vision of establishing a legal clinic on campus to help better serve our community. The Self-Help Clinic finally opened its doors on Sept. 12, 2009, for a one-semester pilot program. During our first two semesters, we helped 90 patrons, many of whom came back multiple times to resolve their legal issues. Due to our resounding success, we are now a permanent Mitchell Hamline School of Law clinic.<\/p>\n<h2>Links<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lawhelpmn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lawhelpmn.org<br \/>\n<\/a>A wonderful site with information, documents, and links about Minnesota law<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help\">libguides.mitchellhamline.edu\/self-help<br \/>\n<\/a>Self-help resources<\/p>\n<h2>Want to volunteer for the Self-Help Clinic?<\/h2>\n<p>Currently we are not accepting student volunteers. Watch The Docket for announcements for volunteer opportunities for future semesters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Self-Help Clinic is now open for Spring 2026. Please see below for the full clinic schedule and additional information. Assistance with legal forms Student volunteers can assist with filling out legal forms at no charge. 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