Criminal Legal Services - Criminal Defense Services Incorporated - CDSI

331 2nd Avenue South, Suite 895, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Eligibility

Criminal defendants who are set for arraignment at Ramsey County Courthouse, Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center and Ramsey County's Suburban Courthouse in Maplewood, and who do not qualify for a public defender

Required documents

All documents pertaining to the legal issues including any paperwork received concerning the case and the names, phone numbers, and addresses of all persons involved. Preparing and bringing a written summary of the legal situation is suggested

Hours

Vary

(612)238-4784

Voice

https://www.criminaldefenseservices.org

[email protected]

Application process

- Attorneys are assigned to appear at arraignments in Room 131A of the Ramsey County Courthouse, at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center, and at the Ramsey County Suburban Courthouse in Maplewood. They will review a list of people who do not qualify for the public defender and provide an initial consultation - Additional screening for legal representation is necessary. Those who qualify for representation must sign a written retainer agreement with CDSI and pay the quoted fee before becoming a client of CDSI

Fees

Vary by service, fee is below the private rate for an attorney

Service area

Ramsey County, MN

Description

Attorneys meet with criminal defendants who do not qualify for a public defender, but lack the money for a private attorney. An initial consultation takes place at arraignment courts in Ramsey County. Types of cases handled are limited to petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and some low-level felony offenses.

Last Assured

07/24/2025

What's Here

Criminal Law

Providing organization

Criminal Defense Services Incorporated - CDSI

Provides legal services to low-income criminal defendants.