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Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate is organized under South Dakota law (SDCL 7-16A) to provide legal representation to indigents and other qualified persons entitled to court-appointed attorneys under the state and federal constitutions and statutes.


Contact Information
Public Advocate Julie Hofer
Mailing Address: Minnehaha County Public Advocate 415 N. Dakota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone Number: (605) 367-7392		Fax Number: (605) 367-7415
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Closed from noon - 1:00 p.m. Appointments outside of these times may be arranged. * Excludes County Holidays
Office location Administration Building, 3rd Floor 415 N. Dakota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104