ABOUT THE OFFICE OF LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
The
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility:
- An agency of the
Minnesota Supreme Court established to handle complaints of unprofessional
conduct against Minnesota lawyers.
- Funded by the annual
license fees paid by Minnesota lawyers.
- Investigates and
prosecutes complaints against attorneys warranting professional
discipline.
- In addition to
handling complaints against lawyers, the OLPR also does a substantial
amount of Continuing Legal Education for lawyers in the area of
Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics.
- The Director is
appointed by the Supreme Court.
- Has 11 attorneys, 6
paralegals, 1 office administrator and 8 support staff.
- Is located at 1500
Landmark Towers, 345 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1218.
Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Telephones are answered 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.