Hennepin County Attorney

What Hennepin County Attorney does

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is a statutory county government entity that serves as the chief prosecutorial authority and civil legal counsel for Hennepin County, Minnesota — the state's largest county by population and largest local unit of government. The office prosecutes all adult felony crimes and juvenile offenses within the county, and through its Civil Division (approximately 30 attorneys and 20 legal support staff) provides legal representation to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, County Administration, the Sheriff's Office, and other county departments on employment, contracts, tort litigation, real estate taxes, property matters, and health care issues. Operations are organized across nine divisions covering adult prosecution, community prosecution, youth prosecution, civil counsel, behavioral health/civil commitment (handling over 1,300 cases annually for mental illness, chemical dependency, and developmental disabilities), child protection, child support, victim services, and community engagement.

The office's service portfolio extends well beyond prosecution to include the Domestic Abuse Service Center (a one-stop victim services hub), the Workers Protection Unit (wage theft and labor trafficking enforcement), the Conviction Integrity Unit (wrongful conviction review), Prosecutor-Initiated Sentence Adjustment (PISA) processing, prosecutor-led expungement, pre-charge diversion programs, U/T visa certification for immigrant crime victims, and community-based programs including Court Watch and National Night Out. The technology stack is built on standard government platforms: the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) for case management, Power BI for the public transparency dashboard, LCPtracker for prevailing wage compliance, and GovDelivery for newsletter distribution. No proprietary technology systems or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The office is funded through the Hennepin County general fund (county operates a $2.61 billion annual budget) rather than generating commercial revenue. Most services are free to the public; nominal fees apply only for property tax petition filings ($162 Small Claims, $322 Regular Division). The County Attorney is an elected position, currently held by Mary F. Moriarty (sworn in January 2023), making this a publicly accountable government office rather than a privately-owned enterprise. The service area is geographically restricted to Hennepin County with no commercial expansion outside the jurisdiction.

Name

Hennepin County Attorney

Legal name

Hennepin County Attorney

Website

https://hennepinattorney.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is the elected county government legal authority for Hennepin County, Minnesota, prosecuting all adult felony and juvenile cases, providing civil counsel to county government, and operating specialized victim services, workers' protection, and conviction integrity programs serving county residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forensic & Correctional Behavioral Health Services (HLAFACAM), Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Civil legal counsel
• Victim advocacy services
• Juvenile justice programs
• Government legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. County Government Budget: Funded through Hennepin County government general fund; serves as the county's chief legal authority for criminal prosecution and civil legal counsel. County has a $2.61 billion-dollar annual budget.
2. Property Tax Petition Filing Fees: Small Claims Division filing fee: $162.00; Regular Division filing fee: $322.00. These fees are collected when property owners file tax appeals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office prosecutes all adult felony crimes and juvenile offenses in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and provides civil legal counsel to the County Board of Commissioners, county administration, the Sheriff's Office, and other county departments. It also delivers victim advocacy, behavioral health civil commitments, child protection, child support, property tax petition filing, prevailing wage enforcement, expungement, and sentence adjustment programs through nine internal divisions and specialized units.

Product overview

Hennepin County Attorney's Office is a government legal services organization that prosecutes criminal cases and provides civil legal counsel. The portfolio consists of core prosecution divisions (Adult Prosecution, Community Prosecution, Youth Prosecution), civil legal services (Civil Division, Behavioral Health, Child Protection, Child Support), victim services (Victim Services, Domestic Abuse Service Center), specialized units (Workers Protection Unit, Conviction Integrity Unit), and justice reform programs (Prosecutor-Led Expungement, PISA, Pre-Charge Diversion). The office also provides crime prevention resources (Court Watch, auto theft prevention, vulnerable adults safety) and immigration certification services (U/T Visas).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Prosecution Division prosecuting all adult felony crimes in Hennepin County, including murder, robbery, assault, child abuse, domestic abuse, residential burglaries, and felons in possession of firearms. Includes a dedicated Gang Team for gang-related offenses.
• Community Prosecution Division charging drug and property offenses including sale/possession of illegal drugs, theft, credit card fraud, and property damage. Handles gang-related adult and certain juvenile violent crimes.
• Youth Prosecution Division prosecuting juvenile offenders for offenses ranging from serious traffic offenses to homicides. Includes diversion programs, truancy reduction, and anti-bullying initiatives through contracted community partners.
• Civil Division Legal counsel division providing full-range legal services to Hennepin County government including contracts, employment matters, torts (approximately 60 cases per year), health services, real property, and representation for the county board and departments.
• Behavioral Health Division Division handling civil commitment cases for adults with mental illness, chemical dependency, or developmental disabilities who pose a risk of substantial bodily harm to themselves or others. Handles over 1,300 cases per year.
• Child Protection Division Division handling child protection legal proceedings for children and families in Hennepin County.
• Child Support Division Division ensuring children receive support from both parents by establishing paternity, securing court orders for support, enforcing payments, and modifying orders when circumstances change.
• Domestic Abuse Service Center One-stop center for domestic violence victims providing legal assistance, social services, order for protection filing, safety planning, and on-site advocates. Located in the Government Center.
• Victim Services Division providing advocacy, support, and referrals for crime victims with specialized advocates for child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide cases. Includes victim impact statement assistance.
• Workers Protection Unit Unit dedicated to protecting Hennepin County workers from wage theft, labor trafficking, and workplace exploitation. Handles minimum wage, tips, prevailing wage, and overtime violations. Contact: 612-348-4884; [email protected].
• Prevailing Wage Enforcement Office conducting employee interviews and comparing payroll data to ensure contractors on county-funded contracts pay correct prevailing wage rates. Uses LCPtracker software for certified payroll submission.
• Conviction Integrity Unit Unit that investigates wrongful conviction claims and pursues appropriate relief. Reviews criminal convictions where there is plausible evidence of innocence or serious miscarriage of justice. Publishes Power BI public data dashboard.
• Prosecutor-Initiated Sentence Adjustment (PISA) Program allowing prosecutors to petition courts to adjust sentences of past criminal prosecutions based on Minnesota Statute 609.133. Partners with University of St. Thomas School of Law to review applications.
• Prosecutor-Led Expungement Free program allowing eligible individuals with certain criminal records to apply for record sealing. The office files petitions on behalf of qualifying applicants without court fees or appearances.
• Pre-Charge Diversion Program helping first-time, low-level offenders avoid felony charges and criminal records through participation agreements requiring restitution, community service, and compliance conditions. Partnered with Operation De Novo.
• Involuntary Commitments Civil commitment proceedings for individuals with mental illness or chemical dependency who pose a risk of substantial bodily harm to themselves or others. The Adult Services Division handles over 1,300 cases annually.
• Property Tax Petitions Services helping property owners contest tax assessments through Minnesota Tax Court. Handles Regular Division ($322 filing fee) and Small Claims Division ($162 filing fee) filings with associated fees and procedures.
• U/T Visa Certification Immigration certification services for noncitizen crime victims. U visas for 28 qualifying crimes and T visas for trafficking victims. Processes requests within 30 days. Contact: [email protected]; 612-596-0550.
• Court Watch Collaborative community-based criminal justice program where citizens partner with law enforcement to monitor chronic offenders and submit community impact statements at sentencing.
• Data Dashboard Public-facing data dashboard providing transparency about office operations, case statistics, and conviction integrity unit metrics using Power BI visualization.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of St. Thomas School of Law (UST Law)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024The HCAO is working with lawyers at the University of St. Thomas School of Law to review and process applications for Prosecutor-Initiated Sentence Adjustment (PISA). By submitting a PISA application, applicants allow the HCAO to share case information with UST Law.
• Operation De NovocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPre-Charge Diversion program partner. Operation De Novo facilitates diversion intake meetings, assessments, and contracts for eligible defendants who commit lower level offenses. Defendants meet with staff from Operation De Novo and a volunteer attorney answers questions.
• Community-Based Diversion PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe office contracts with several community-based partners to facilitate diversion programs for juvenile offenders. Programming focuses on mentorship, prosocial engagement, restorative practices, and other intervention services.
• Day OneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferral partner for domestic violence victims needing services beyond DASC hours of operation. Contact: 1-866-223-1111 or text (612) 399-9995.
• Community Legal OrganizationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of legal aid organizations providing expungement assistance including Mitchell-Hamline Law School Re-Entry Clinic, Neighborhood Justice Center, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, Legal Rights Center, and Volunteer Lawyers Network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dallas County District Attorney's Office: Elected DA serving Dallas County, Texas. Comparable in large-urban felony caseload, juvenile prosecution, victim services, and elected-leadership structure.
• Philadelphia District Attorney's Office: Elected DA serving Philadelphia. Direct comparable in scale, urban felony caseload, juvenile division, and reform-focused initiatives (sentencing review, diversion programs).
• San Francisco District Attorney's Office: Elected DA for the City and County of San Francisco. Closely comparable in reform-oriented programming, conviction integrity review, and progressive prosecution agenda.
• Maricopa County Attorney's Office: Elected county attorney for Phoenix-area Maricopa County, Arizona. Directly comparable as a large Southwest county prosecutor's office with adult/juvenile prosecution and civil divisions.
• King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office: Elected prosecutor for Seattle-area King County, Washington. Similar mid-to-large urban county structure with felony, juvenile, and civil divisions serving a comparable population base.
• Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Elected DA for New York County. Comparable in scope of felony prosecution, specialized units (Conviction Integrity Unit, elder abuse, workers protection), and reform-oriented programming.
• Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office: Elected state attorney serving Florida's largest county. Direct comparable as a large urban prosecutor's office with felony, juvenile, and victim services divisions.
• Cook County State's Attorney's Office: Elected prosecutor serving Chicago-area Cook County, Illinois. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and division organization (felony prosecution, civil division, victim services, juvenile, etc.).
• Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office: Largest county prosecutor's office in the United States. Directly comparable as an elected DA office handling adult felony prosecution, juvenile offenses, and civil legal counsel for the county government.

Others

• National District Attorneys Association: Industry association representing elected prosecutors nationally. Relevant adjacent peer as the central policy, training, and convening body for U.S. county/district attorney offices including Hennepin County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hennepinatty
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hennepinattorney
• Facebookfacebook.com/HennepinAttorney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hennepin-county-attorney-office
• Instagraminstagram.com/HennepinAttorney

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

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