Filing Civil Appeal Minnesota

Summary

In Minnesota, you have 60 days to file a Notice of Appeal for a civil case. The appellant must provide a written argument, known as a brief. Fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford the fees. If your attorney is unable to assist, organizations like the Volunteer Lawyers Network and Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota can provide free legal help. Contact them at (612) 752-6677 and (218) 623-8100, respectively.

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I am trying to get free help in filling
Hello ****, I understand you're seeking help in filling out some legal documents. Could you please specify which documents you're referring to? Different forms have different requirements and procedures.
Appeal help
Hello ****, appealing a court decision can be complex. In Minnesota:
- You generally have 60 days to file an appeal after the final judgement is made.
- The appeal process begins with filing a Notice of Appeal.
- Fees may apply but waivers can be requested.
Can you confirm if this is a criminal or civil appeal?
Civil
In Minnesota, for a civil appeal:
- You need to file a Notice of Appeal within 60 days of the final judgement.
- The appellant should provide a written argument, known as a brief.
- You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you can't afford the fees.
Would you like resources on how to write an appeal brief?
I had an attorney on a
Hello ****, it seems you were mentioning about an attorney. Were they previously assisting you with your appeal and are you currently seeking assistance to continue the process without them?
They will not help with an appeal
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It's not uncommon for attorneys to decline appeals for various reasons. In Minnesota, you can seek help from legal aid organizations for civil appeals. Would you like some suggestions for these organizations?
I talked to smrls in my city. No help
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with SMRLS. There are other organizations that might be able to help. The Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) and Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) provide free legal help. Would you like their contact information?
G
Sure, here's the contact information:

Volunteer Lawyers Network


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.vlnmn.org

Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM)


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lasnem.org

Please reach out to them for assistance with your appeal.
Yes
Great, ****! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance. Remember, it's important to act quickly in appeal situations due to the time constraints. Best of luck with your appeal process.
How do i reach someone
Hello ****, it seems you're asking for contact information. Could you please specify who you're trying to reach? Is it a specific legal aid organization, or someone else related to your appeal?
The agency you just mentioned
Sure, here's the contact information:

Volunteer Lawyers Network


Phone:(*) *-*
Website: www.vlnmn.org

Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM)


Phone:(*) *-*
Website: www.lasnem.org
Please reach out to them for assistance with your appeal.
Ty
You're welcome, ****! If you need any further information, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your appeal process.