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Office of the St. Louis County Attorney

The St. Louis County Attorney's Office prosecutes crime in the county, represents St. Louis County and the State of Minnesota in court, supports crime victims and witnesses, and provides legal advice to county government. The office represents the State and the County — not individual residents — and cannot give legal advice to the public.

The County Attorney, Kim. Maki, is elected by the residents of St. Louis County and carries duties set by Minnesota law. She leads the office's three divisions — Criminal, Civil, and Public Health & Human Services (the division that handles child protection, vulnerable adults, and child support) — across offices in Duluth, Virginia, and Hibbing.

Our mission. is to promote the well-being of county citizens through fair and vigorous prosecution of crime; to assist and protect victims and others in need; and to provide timely, sound, and effective legal advice and representation to County Departments and the Board of Commissioners.

County Attorney Contacts

Duluth Courthouse
218-726-2323

Duluth Government Services Center
218-726-2034

Hibbing Courthouse
218-274-6007

Virginia Courthouse
218-305-7021

Email The County Attorney's Office

All County Contacts

Kim

St. Louis County Attorney, Kimberly J. Maki, was selected by the County Board of Commissioners to complete the final 15 months of Mark Rubin's term. She was sworn in as  County Attorney on September 29, 2021. 

I need to

report a crime

Report a crime

Contact your local police or sheriff's office, or call 911.

Victim_witness

Get help as a victim or witness

See Victim Services.

Reply to a subpoena

Respond to a subpoena

Review our FAQs for what a subpoena requires and who to contact.

child support, paternity

Get help with child support or paternity

See Family & Protective Services.

Find a Lawyer

Find a lawyer

This office does not represent or advise people charged with a crime. You may qualify for a public defender through the Sixth Judicial District Public Defender's Office.

Look up records

Look up a court case or record

 Court records are kept by the Minnesota Judicial Branch, not this office. You can find public records online.

Reach a staff member

Reach a specific division or staff member

Find Our Staff.

What each part of the office does

Criminal Prosecution

Prosecutes adults charged with felonies and certain lesser offenses in St. Louis County, and handles juvenile offenses. Most misdemeanors that happen within a city are handled by that city's attorney.

Legal Services for County Government

Represents the county, its departments, and employees in legal matters, and provides legal advice to county government.

Family & Protective Services

Brings child-protection (CHIPS) cases, acts to protect vulnerable adults, files involuntary commitment actions for people who need treatment, and works with the county child support office on paternity and support.

Victim Services

Supports victims and witnesses through the criminal process and explains their rights.

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