The Dakota County Law Library provides legal information to residents, attorneys, judges, and represented and pro se litigants that is vital to the justice system.
The Law Library uses the latest technology to deliver legal information and collaborates with organizations to maximize accessibility while avoiding costly and ineffective duplication of forms and paperwork.
Law Library locations open
The Law Library locations at Hastings and Apple Valley are open. To maintain social distancing, our space is limited. Please call ahead to arrange an appointment:
- Hastings and Apple Valley – 651-438-8080
You could experience some delays. Thank you for your patience and consideration during this time.
We will be continuing the Family and Consumer Law Clinics via phone consultations. If you need an appointment for a family matter, please call 651-438-8080 or 952-891-7135. If you want to schedule a consumer matter, call 952-431-3200.
ZOOM CLEs are being held on the third Thursday between noon–1 p.m.
Hours & locations
***Galaxie Library hours will change beginning in May. The Apple Valley law library location will be staffed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.***
Lunch hour and special trainings will be posted. There may be times when you will need to use phone for assistance.
- The Law Library will take questions at 651-438-8080 or email lawlib@co.dakota.mn.us.
- Hastings – inside the
Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Shannon Stoneking, Law Library Manager; Maggie James, Assistant Law Librarian; Rob Trousdale, Assistant Law Librarian - Apple Valley – inside the
Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124.
Resources are available all hours the Galaxie Library is open. A law librarian is available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Shannon Stoneking, Law Library Manager; Maggie James, Assistant Law Librarian; Rob Trousdale, Assistant Law Librarian