Civil Division

We give legal help to the City's elected leaders, departments and boards.

What we do

The Civil Division has two teams who provide legal services.

Client Services team

We provide a range of legal services and advice to the City's:

  • Elected officials
  • Boards and commissions
  • Departments

We:

  • Draft City ordinances and offer policy advice.
  • Collaborate with the people we represent to create strong laws.
  • Negotiate and draft complex development agreements.
  • Give advice on constitutional rights.
  • Work to reduce the City's risk in civil lawsuits.

Litigation team

We represent the City in:

  • Administrative proceedings
  • State court
  • Federal court

We:

  • Hold property owners accountable.
  • Defend against challenges to City ordinances and policies.
  • Advocate for Minneapolis and its residents.

Just Deeds

The legal title for a property may have racial covenants. We can help property owners remove them.

Learn about Just Deeds

Contact us

City Attorney's Office

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
Room 210
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday