Hennepin County

About

Welcome

A welcome message from the County Attorney

Welcome

Get to know Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

Divisions

Information about the civil and criminal divisions

Civil

The Civil Divisions provide legal representation to Hennepin County government and the board.

Criminal

The Criminal Divisions handle all adult felony cases and all juvenile offenses in Hennepin County.

Management

The deputies are responsible for managing the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the office. Lee Sheehy is the Civil Deputy and Dan Mabley is the Criminal Deputy.

Deputies

Mission and overview

The mission, core values and vision of the office

Mission and overview

We serve justice and public safety through our commitment to ethical prosecution, crime prevention, and through innovative and reasoned client representation.

Initiatives

Top priorities and special projects

Initiatives

Learn more about the current top priorities and key projects of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Adult diversion

Programs for first-time offenders

Adult diversion

Adult diversion programs refer first-time offenders to social services, chemical dependency or mental health resources. Read more about the adult diversion program.

Data dashboard

Analyze the last five years of criminal case data

Data

View the data dashboard

Professional opportunities

Jobs, law clerk program and internships

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Law clerk program

The County Attorney’s Office hires law students for a hands-on, challenging work experience as compensated law clerks. Read more about the law clerk program.

Employment

Learn more about working for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and how to apply for job openings.

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Hennepin County Vital Records Project

The Hennepin County Vital Records Project is a collaborative effort by the ICWA Law Center and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. It was developed in response to the need for easier access to vital records for families impacted by the child protection system.

How we've streamlined accessibility to vital records.

Read more aboutHow we've streamlined accessibility to vital records.