Lawyers in Saint Paul, MN

391 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Saint Paul by practice area, confirm the attorney's registration with the Minnesota Supreme Court, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Saint Paul

Saint Paul is Minnesota's capital and sits in Ramsey County, where the Ramsey County District Court hears the civil and criminal cases that arise in the city. Alongside Minneapolis across the river, it forms the Twin Cities, and many firms based in Saint Paul serve clients on both sides of the metro area.

As the seat of state government, Saint Paul has a legal market with particular strength in government, administrative and employment matters, alongside the personal injury, family and criminal defense practices found throughout the Twin Cities.

This page lists Saint Paul law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see where the firm is based and what it handles, then contact the office directly.

Practice areas people search for in Saint Paul

  • Personal Injury and Car Accident — claims handled under Minnesota's no-fault auto insurance system, which sorts out your own policy's benefits before any claim against the other driver.
  • Family & Divorce — dissolution, custody and parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance in Ramsey County District Court.
  • Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI — defense in Ramsey County courts, including DWI cases and the separate license revocation process.
  • Employment — wage, discrimination and wrongful termination claims tied to the city's concentration of government jobs.
  • Immigration — visas, asylum and family petitions, serving Saint Paul's East African, Southeast Asian and Latin American communities.
  • Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and estate administration.

How to choose a lawyer in Saint Paul

Confirm the attorney's status through the Minnesota Supreme Court's Lawyer Registration Office records; public discipline is handled separately by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.

Ask how often the firm appears in Ramsey County District Court for cases like yours, and who at the firm will handle your file day to day. Settle the fee arrangement in writing — contingency for most injury claims, hourly or flat fee for family and business matters.

Free and low-cost help

LawHelpMN.org can direct Saint Paul residents to the legal aid organization serving Ramsey County, and the Minnesota State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a low-cost first consultation. The law school at Mitchell Hamline, based in Saint Paul, operates clinics staffed by supervised students.

For a closer look, see family lawyers in Saint Paul, or compare with lawyers in Minneapolis.

See also Lawyers in Minnesota for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Minnesota attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.