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
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
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
Providing organization
Criminal Defense Services Incorporated - CDSI
Provides legal services to low-income criminal defendants.