Your Day in Court: What to Expect
For most people, a court date is the most stressful day of their year. Walking into a massive government building to defend your freedom can feel like stepping into a different world — one with its own language, rules, and high stakes.
Our attorneys have spent more than 40 years representing their clients in the courtrooms, chambers and hallways of nearly every courthouse in the state. No matter where your case is being heard, they’re going to ensure you arrive prepared, informed, and confident.
Anoka County
Location: Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 760-6700
The Anoka County District Court processes filings for civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, and juvenile matters. It’s part of the Tenth Judicial District of Minnesota.
Dakota County
Locations:
- Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 W. Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
- Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Rd, Ste. 140, West St Paul, MN 55118
Phone numbers:
- Dakota County Judicial Center: (651) 377-7180
- Dakota County Western Service Center: (952) 247-7099
- Dakota County Northern Service Center: (651) 377-7190
The Dakota County District Court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Dakota County. It’s part of the First Judicial District of Minnesota.
Hennepin County
Locations:
- Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
- Public Safety Facility, 401 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Brookdale Regional Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Ridgedale Regional Service Center, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- Family Justice Center, 110 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Juvenile Justice Center, 590 Park Avenue, Rm. #100, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: Court Contact Center: (612) 348-6000
The Hennepin County District Court is part of the Fourth Judicial District in Minnesota.
The Hennepin Criminal & Traffic Division handles cases at locations in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, and Minnetonka. It includes cases such as DWI and drug offenses.
The Hennepin Juvenile Court handles matters involving children under 18 years of age.
Olmsted County
Location: Olmsted County Courthouse, 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: (507) 722-7264
The Olmsted County District Court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Olmsted County. It is part of the Third Judicial District of Minnesota.
Public parking is available in the lot in front of the building (90-minute meters) and also in the Holiday Inn ramp, which is connected to the Government Center via skyway.
Ramsey County
Locations:
- Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
- Suburban Courthouse, 2050 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
- 402 Commitment Court, 402 University Avenue East, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Phone: 651-266-8626
The Ramsey County District Court is part of the Second Judicial District of Minnesota. The Criminal Division hears cases regarding criminal and traffic charges.
Scott County
Location: Scott County Courthouse, 200 Fourth Avenue W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: (952) 496-8200
The Scott County District Court is part of the First Judicial District of Minnesota. It has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Scott County.
There is free parking available in the lot as well as on-street parking.
Steele County
Location: Steele County Courthouse, 111 E Main Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 686-7012
The Steele County District Court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Steele County. It is part of the Third Judicial District of Minnesota.
Public parking is available in the lot on the south side of the courthouse, as well as on the street.
Washington County
Location: Washington County Courthouse, 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 3802, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 413-8030
The Washington County District Court is part of the Tenth Judicial District of Minnesota.