What the City Attorney does
We provide legal services for the City of Minneapolis. We work to make a safer and more equitable City.
Overview
The City Attorney Office staff:
- Aims to provide top-quality legal services for the City
- Acts with high ethical standards and integrity
- Focuses on equity, values and collaboration in everything we do
- Applies justice to earn the public's trust and confidence
In this section
Who we represent
The City Attorney Office staff represents the interests of the City of Minneapolis in all civil legal matters. Our clients include:
- The City and its departments.
- Our elected officials and staff.
- Independent boards and commissions that serve the City.
The City Attorney's Office staff represents the City to prosecute adults who commit misdemeanor crimes in the City.
Note: The Minneapolis City Attorney's Office not does represent individuals in private legal matters. We cannot provide any legal advice to individuals.
Goals
The City Attorney's Office has set these goals:
- Build a safer and more equitable city
We do this by focusing on misdemeanor prosecution and justice reform.
- Protect the City's legal interests
We offer guidance on creating laws that benefit the entire community.
Contact us
City Attorney's Office
Phone
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S.Room 210
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday