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Anoka County Attorney
Robert M. A. Johnson |
The County Attorney is elected by the residents of Anoka County. The
current County Attorney is Robert M. A. Johnson. Some of the duties of
this office are to represent the people in the following areas:
- Prosecution of all felonies which occur in Anoka County. (763-323-5586)
- Prosecution
of all juvenile matters which arise in Anoka County. (763-323-5586)
- Establishment of paternities, civil commitments, child support enforcement, daycare and
foster care licensing, and certain guardianships. (763-323-5550)
- Investigation of public assistance fraud, election law violations, and certain
white-collar crimes. (763-323-5586)
- Legal representation of Anoka County, its departments, and in land acquisition,
employment issues, liability claims, county ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals,
expungements, and other civil matters involving Anoka County. (763-323-5550)
- Support and assistance for victims and witnesses in criminal and juvenile proceedings
handled by the County Attorney’s Office. (763-323-5559)
E-mail: rs-attorney@co.anoka.mn.us
For assistance in other matters, the following referral list may be helpful.
County Attorney Training Update
Please Note: The Anoka County Attorney Training Updates are
available via e-mail. Please contact Traci Melberg at
763-323-5601 or Traci.Melberg@co.anoka.mn.us
if you are interested in receiving the updates through e-mail.
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Attorney Information:
Attorney Referral Service: If you are seeking
legal assistance on a private civil matter, look under "Attorneys" in the yellow
pages or try the Minnesota State Bar Association "Lawyer Referral System" at
www.mnfindalawyer.com.
Judicare: If you are an Anoka County resident and cannot afford an
attorney (for civil matters only) you may qualify for the services of the legal aid office
at Judicare: (763) 783-4970 at 1201 89th Avenue NE Suite #310 in Blaine, MN
55434.
Fee Arbitration Board: To file a complaint against an attorney for
excessive fees, contact Darrell Jensen at 763-783-5136 or Dave Brodie at 763-767-6495.
Public Defender: If you have been charged with a crime in Anoka County,
at your first appearance you will have the opportunity to apply for a public defender
based on your ability to pay. This will not happen until your first appearance. If you
would like more information about this process, you may contact the Public Defender’s
Office at (763) 422-3350.
Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility Board: To make a complaint
regarding an attorney’s ethics or misconduct, call the Lawyers’ Professional
Board of Responsibility at (651) 296-3952.
Judicial District Administrator: If you have a complaint or concern about
the way a judge or magistrate presided over a court hearing or trial, you can call the
10th Judicial District Administrator at (763) 422-7475.
Scope of Powers: If you have questions regarding city powers, i.e.
zoning, ordinances, city council authority, etc, call: (651) 281-1200.
City Attorney Listings: For questions concerning prosecution of
misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, or matters involving municipal government,
contact your city attorney. Some of the cities require that you contact the city clerk
before contacting the attorney directly. City attorneys for each
municipality are listed in the
Anoka County Public
Officials guide (download in Adobe Acrobat format). When more than one attorney is listed, one deals in civil
matters (CV) and one in criminal matters (CR):
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Personal Issues
Visitation/Custody Information: If your
divorce decree was granted in Anoka County and would like to modify an order for
custody/visitation, contact the Domestic Relations Unit at (763) 323-5830.
Mediation Services for Anoka County: Free mediation services for
assistance in settling neighborhood, commercial, family, and public issue disputes, call
(763) 422-8878.
Harassment Restraining Order: For information on how to file a
restraining order, call Anoka County Family Court at (763) 422-7350 or Anoka County Victim
Services at (763) 323-5559.
Order for Protections: Victims of domestic abuse can obtain Orders for
Protection. For information contact Anoka County Family Court at (763) 422-7350 or
Alexandra House at (763) 780-2330.
Child Support Enforcement Information: If you have a question about a
child support order that was granted in Anoka County, call (763) 422-7320.
United Way: First Call for Help: For information on all types of services
available both in and out of Anoka County, call (763) 335-5000. For services that are
available in Anoka County, call (763) 783-4880.
Department of Human Rights: If you have questions regarding harassment or
discrimination, call (651) 296-5663.
Commitments: To begin a commitment proceeding for mental illness or
inebriety, contact Anoka County Adult Services at (763) 422-7070.
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Consumer Issues:
Better Business Bureau: For information about
a business you may be unfamiliar with, call the Better Business Bureau at (651) 699-0110
or write 2706 Gannon Road, St. Paul, MN 55116. The bureau keeps records on businesses that
have received inquiries and complaints. You may also lodge a complaint with them against a
business.
Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection Services: You may
also file complaint against a business and inquire about consumer laws and protection with
the Attorney General’s Office. Call (651) 296-3353 or write 1400 NCL Tower, 445
Minnesota St., St. Paul, MN 55101.
Anoka County Economic Crime Unit: This office will review the matter and
may take action ranging from referral to another agency to prosecution if any criminal
laws have been violated. Call (763) 323-5586.
Conciliation Courts: are designed to allow citizens to bring their
complaints against people or business before a judge without complicated procedures. You
may bring forth claims for monetary damages up to $7,500. You may not bring forth
complaints dealing with real estate titles, marriage, divorce, or custody of children.
Please see Court Administration for description and information.
MN Association of Landlords and Tenants: For information on
landlord/tenant rules and regulations call (612) 858-8222.
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