DIRECTIONS FOR FILING A COMPLAINT

To file a complaint against an attorney please send a letter which includes the complaint form and mail or fax it to:

Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
1500 Landmark Towers
345 St. Peter Street
St. Paul, MN 55102-1218
Fax (651) 297-5801

Complaints must be in writing, signed by the person making the complaint and should include copies of any documents which would explain or substantiate your complaint. All complaints must be mailed, faxed or delivered to the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.

When we receive your complaint, you will receive a letter from us in approximately two weeks informing you how your complaint will be handled. Either our Office or a District Ethics Committee (DEC) handles those matters which are investigated. Most complaints are first referred to the DEC. The DEC appoints an investigator. The investigator contacts the attorney and the complainant (if more information is necessary), and makes a recommendation to the Director.

In all cases, we are required to send a copy of the complaint to the complained against lawyer even if we decide not to investigate the complaint. The investigation usually takes at least three months or longer. You will be notified of the final disposition in writing.