The Fourth Judicial District Hennepin County Public Defender office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their office staff consists of over 120 attorneys who are some of the country's best-educated, best trained, and most experienced criminal defense attorneys. In addition, their legal team also has over 70 support staff, including investigators, dispositional advisors, paralegals, IT personnel, legal office assistants and law clerks devoted to serving indigent clients. The office's client-centered representation defends, protects, and fights for those facing a daunting criminal justice system. They ensure that no adult or child represented by their office meets the government alone. Further, they ensure that the economic status of the accused does not compromise high-quality representation. Finally, by protecting and fighting for those who cannot afford to fight for themselves, the office protects their clients' constitutional rights and the rights of everyone in our community. Furthermore, the Public Defender's office provides the highest quality of indigent criminal defense by advocating for the rights of individuals facing criminal charges in the adult division and juvenile division. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.