City Attorney

We enhance public safety, serve justice and vigorously represent the interests of the City of Minneapolis and its residents.
City Attorney Kristyn Anderson
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What we do

We enhance public safety, serve justice and represent the interests of the City.

Common questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Victim help

We explain and guide your through the court process and provide helpful links.

Just Deeds

We offer free to help property owners to remove racial covenants from their properties.

Divisions

Civil Division

We provide legal services to the City's elected officials, departments and boards.

Criminal Division

We prosecute crimes committed by adults in the City of Minneapolis.

U and T visa certifications

Our city certifies applications for U and T visas. You need to submit your request to one of three departments: Police, City Attorney, or Civil Rights.
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Just Deeds

The City of Minneapolis is pleased to offer the new Just Deeds Project. The initiative gives Minneapolis homeowners the chance to learn about and discharge the racial covenants recorded on their properties.
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Diversion

We have many programs to help offenders avoid criminal charges today by learning how to avoid future offenses.
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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 Thursday

8 a.m. to 2:30 Friday

See list of City holidays