Serving Minnesota

Your legal problem, figured out.

Message a real attorney. No appointment needed, no upfront cost. We'll help you figure out where you stand and put you in the driver's seat for whatever comes next.

Let's chat!

When in doubt, reach out. Free and confidential on Telegram.

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How It Works

Straightforward.

1

Reach out

Tap the button and send us a message on Telegram. Just tell us what's going on — no legal jargon needed, just the situation in your own words. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

2

We look into it

We get into the details of your situation, do the legal research, and give you a straight answer. No charge for the conversation.

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You decide what's next

If you need legal work done, we'll tell you exactly what it would take and what it would cost. You decide. We can scale our services to fit most any budget.

Why It's Free

The first conversation shouldn't cost you anything.

We're genuinely excited at the chance to help solve real issues for real people. Most lawyers charge hundreds just to hear you out. We'd rather just talk.

If it turns into real work, great — we'll quote it and you can decide. If not, you walk away knowing more than you did before.

What Happens Next

Three paths forward

We'll tell you what we honestly think. You decide.

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Handle It Yourself

Some things don't need a lawyer. We'll walk you through it. If you get stuck on a specific piece later — a letter, a filing, a hearing — we can help with just that part.

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Hire Us

If it's something we can take on, we'll give you a clear quote based on what needs to happen. You'll know exactly what you're getting into before anything starts.

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Specialist Referral

Some matters need someone more specialized. If that's the case, we'll point you in the right direction — and you'll go in knowing what to expect.

What We Cover

Most legal questions. Seriously.

Divorce & CustodyEstate PlanningDUI / DWICriminal DefenseReal EstateContractsBusiness FormationLandlord-TenantEmploymentCivil DisputesSmall ClaimsExpungement

If it's outside our wheelhouse, we'll tell you.

Our Story

Why Goodfolk exists.

Goodfolk Legal was built on a simple idea: everyone deserves someone in their corner who genuinely cares about their situation. We have a crazy attention span for people. We care deeply about each case and make it our mission to go the extra mile — looking carefully for the solution that's truly best for each person, not just the easiest one.

We value relationships and enjoy getting to be a part of others' journeys. Reach out, tell us what's going on, and we'll see if we can help.

— Jude Abeler, Founder

Jude Abeler
Licensed in MinnesotaJ.D., Cum Laude
Goodfolk Legal office — historic post office building in Anoka, Minnesota
Contact

Get in touch.

300 E Main Street, Ste 33
Anoka, MN 55303

(612) 444-5308

judelawmn@gmail.com

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Questions

Common questions

Yeah. The conversation costs nothing. If your situation needs actual legal work and you want us to handle it, we'll quote it before starting anything. You're never charged for just talking to us.
It lets us have a real back-and-forth on your schedule. You message when you can, we respond when we can. It works on any device and keeps everything documented. You can also call or email if you prefer.
Yes. We treat everything you share as confidential from the start. Minnesota law protects information shared with an attorney when you're seeking legal help, even before any formal engagement. Full attorney-client privilege kicks in once we complete a conflict check and sign an engagement agreement.
As soon as we can. If something is urgent, let us know upfront and we'll prioritize it.
Depends on what needs to happen. After we talk, we'll give you a clear quote so you know what you're looking at before committing to anything.

When in doubt, reach out.

We want to hear what's on your mind.

Let's chat!