At some point in time everyone will need an attorney whether they want one or not. But when the time comes, where do you go to find one that fits your needs? Just a quick check in the Yellow Pages turns up a staggering 6,611 results for Minneapolis alone. So unless you have a hot recommendation from someone you know and trust, your best bet is to research with some of the following sites.

Minnesota State Bar Association -- An obvious start, they do have a "Find a Lawyer" service to help narrow a client's choices down by specialty. While it doesn't exactly rate them, one can use this site to draw up a list of potential attorneys.

Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board -- Right after you find a potential attorney make sure you go to this site and run their name through for any suspensions or disbarment.  

Findlaw -- A big site that whittles through the specialties and shows which attorneys are offering a free initial consultation.

Nolo -- If you are the kind of person that doesn't mind doing it on your own, then Nolo is your place. They have software for many legal situations (wills, living trusts, patents, divorces, etc.) that walk you through and fills out the state-appropriate forms. Plus, they have a legal directory for attorneys who will work with you and/or go over your do-it-yourself forms.

Yelp -- Funny enough, the ubiquitous review site offers crowd-sourced opinions on more than just the hottest taqueria in town. While Yelp lists over 5,775 lawyers, only a few have any reviews. But, still, a start. 

Google+ reviews -- Not exactly search friendly at this time but, if you dig, you can find some reviews.

After using the above methods and you still are unable to find an attorney for your legal matter in your price range, please check our list of free legal aid services in Minneapolis.