Seeking equity, justice, accountability, and prosperity in the City of Saint Paul.

The City Attorney’s Office strives to create a more inclusive, safe, and welcoming city in Saint Paul. Our office provides legal advice to elected officials and city departments, represents the city in civil litigation, and prosecutes criminal cases while focusing on victim-centered programming and justice reform.

Though we cannot provide legal counsel to our residents, we have compiled a list of community resources, services, and agencies that may help. You can also learn about who to contact about your case, some of our victim-centered programming, and our criminal justice system on our Criminal Justice 101 page.

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Criminal Division

Our Criminal Division prosecutes violations of city ordinances and state statutes, including petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors within Saint Paul. 

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Civil Division

Our Civil Division provides ongoing day-to-day legal advice to our city’s elected officials, departments, boards, and commissions. 

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Civil Litigation Division

Our Civil Litigation Division represents the City, its employees, and public officials through all phases of civil litigation in federal, state, and appellate courts. 

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Last Edited: July 13, 2023