Dakota County Judicial Center
1560 West Highway 55Hastings, MN 55033
Hastings court information: (651) 377-7180.
Court: (651) 377-7180Serving Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County
Criminal Defense.
A Dakota County charge can involve more than one immediate concern: the next hearing, release conditions, a driver's-license notice, or an allegation tied to an existing order. Rob and his team help you identify the priorities and prepare a practical defense.
Serving people with cases in Hastings, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, West St. Paul, and other Dakota County communities.
A Practical Starting Point
Your Case.
A Clear Plan.
A useful first review begins with the charging document, upcoming dates, and what is at stake for you. Rob and his team examine the available record, discuss possible challenges, and explain the proposed scope and fees before an engagement.
The local resources below help you prepare for court. For a fuller explanation of a charge or constitutional issue, follow the related practice and Learn links.
First Judicial District
Dakota County
Court Information.
Dakota County District Court is part of the First Judicial District and uses three locations: Hastings, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul. The historic courthouse pictured above is a landmark; it is not the current Judicial Center on Highway 55.
Court information checked November 8, 2026. Follow your current notice and confirm any change with court administration. Court locations shown here are not firm offices; Rob Doar Law is independent of the court.
Hastings, MN 55033
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue WestApple Valley, MN 55124
Apple Valley court information: (952) 247-7099.
Court: (952) 247-7099Northern Service Center
1 West Mendota Road, Suite 140West St. Paul, MN 55118
West St. Paul court information: (651) 377-7190.
Court: (651) 377-7190Before Your Appearance
Local Details
That Matter.
Three Courthouses. One Notice to Follow.
Living in Lakeville or being cited in Eagan does not, by itself, tell you which Dakota County courthouse to attend. Read the full location on the latest notice. Hastings, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul have separate addresses and court telephone contacts.
If older documents and a new notice differ, verify the current assignment before making travel plans. Our team can review the notice with the charging documents and identify the next step in the case.
Official Court InformationCheck the Calendar and the Appearance Format
Dakota's public-calendar page links to the county's hearing calendars. Match the case number, location, and date to your notice, and confirm whether the appearance is in person or remote. Do not use the Hastings street address as a default for every case.
For a remote appearance, keep the notice's connection instructions and arrange a quiet place to participate. The court's calendar page also links to locations offering technology access for remote hearings. Contact the court if you need assistance rather than waiting until the hearing starts.
Official Court InformationFocused Representation
The Legal Work
Your Case Requires.
Minnesota law supplies the legal framework; the county guide helps with the place and process. Explore the relevant service for a fuller discussion of the allegation and the evidence.
DWI & DUI Defense
Review the traffic stop, testing, criminal allegations, and separate driver's-license paperwork. Keep the actual notices and receipt dates available.
Assault & Domestic Allegations
Examine witness accounts, recordings, injuries, and the circumstances of the allegation. Review any no-contact order or release conditions while the case is pending.
Probation Violations
Review the violation report and the terms of the existing sentence. If a new charge is pending too, keep both court files and their hearing notices organized.
Theft & Shoplifting
Review identification, alleged intent, value, store or property records, and available video. Discuss the effect of the accusation on work and your record.
Your Next Court Date
Find the Hearing.
Confirm the Details.
Check the correct Dakota location as well as the date. Use the court's calendar page to reach the current listings and remote-hearing resources.
Start with the Notice
Have the court file number and the most recent hearing notice. Check the date, time, building, courtroom, and whether the appearance is remote.
Use Official Records
Check the county court page and Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Search by file number where possible and verify that you selected the correct county.
Resolve a Conflict
Public listings can be incomplete or change. A missing entry does not cancel a hearing. Confirm uncertainty with your attorney or court administration before the appearance.
Before We Talk
Prepare for A
Useful Consultation.
Start with the general issue and the next date. You do not need every record to make an initial inquiry. Keep these documents available so our team can identify the posture of the case.
Fees, scope, and available payment arrangements are discussed before an engagement. Flat-fee options and payment plans may be available when appropriate.
- Citation, complaint, or other charging document.
- Court file number and current hearing notice.
- Release conditions and protective or no-contact orders.
- Probation report and original sentencing conditions, if relevant.
- Driver's-license notice or firearm-permit decision, if relevant.
- Your immediate concerns about custody, work, driving, or upcoming dates.
Do not send confidential evidence or detailed case narratives through the initial form. After screening, the team can arrange an appropriate way to exchange records.
Common Questions
Dakota County
Questions & Answers.
Are All Dakota County Criminal Hearings in Hastings?
No. Dakota County has court locations in Hastings, Apple Valley, and West St. Paul. The hearing notice and court's current instructions control where and how you must appear.
Is the Historic Courthouse in the Photo Where I Go to Court?
No. The image shows the historic courthouse as a local landmark. The current Judicial Center is at 1560 West Highway 55 in Hastings; Apple Valley and West St. Paul have separate court sites. Check your notice.
Can You Help with Both a DWI Charge and License Consequences?
Our team can review the charge alongside the license notice and discuss the scope of representation. Keep the actual notice and its receipt date available. A criminal hearing and a license challenge should not be assumed to follow the same schedule.
What If I Need Technology for a Remote Hearing?
Dakota's official calendar page links to resources for people who lack suitable technology or internet access. Confirm arrangements with the court before the hearing. A remote hearing still requires timely attendance and compliance with the court's instructions.
What Will Representation Cost?
The scope, allegations, and work required determine the proposed fee. Rob and his team discuss fees and available arrangements before an engagement, including flat-fee options or payment plans when appropriate.
Official Court Resources
Other Court Locations
Another County?
Use the county where the matter is pending, even if you live somewhere else. The firm's office is in Minneapolis; these guides do not describe branch offices.
Your Next Step
Let’s Discuss
Your Case.
Tell us the general type of matter, the county where it is pending, and the next court date if known. Our team can discuss the records needed for an initial review, the proposed work, and practical fee options.
The initial conversation helps identify the issue and the scope of representation. Fees and available payment arrangements are discussed before an engagement.