Ramsey County Courthouse Parking & Check-In Guide
Most injury cases resolve without a trial. When yours does need a hearing, the day goes better if you already know where to park, what security expects, and what to bring.
Free Consultation: Andrade Law offers free consultations to all prospective clients. This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.
The Building
Where It Is and When It's Open
The Ramsey County Courthouse shares its landmark building with Saint Paul City Hall at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard in downtown Saint Paul. The building is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends.
Your hearing notice controls the details. It lists the time, the courtroom, and whether you appear in person or by video. Read it twice before you drive downtown, and call your attorney if anything on it is unclear.
Getting There
Parking and Transit
Parking is the most common hearing-day mistake. Parking ramps sit within a block of the courthouse on Wabasha Street, and downtown street meters mostly run two hours or less. A court calendar doesn't care about your meter, so use a ramp and budget for the full morning.
Taking transit? The courthouse sits in the middle of downtown Saint Paul. Check Metro Transit for the stop closest to Kellogg Boulevard before your court date.
At the Door
Security Screening
Plan on weapons screening when you enter: bags are inspected, and you pass through a metal detector. Leave pocket knives, tools, and anything you wouldn't carry onto a plane at home or in your trunk. Lines vary, so I tell clients to be inside the building about 30 minutes before their hearing time.
Hearing Day
What to Bring
- Government-issued photo ID
- Your hearing notice with the case number and courtroom
- Any documents your attorney asked for — nothing extra
- A charged phone with your attorney's number saved
In most personal injury hearings, your attorney does the talking. Your job is to be present, on time, and reachable.
Appearing by Video
If Your Hearing Is Remote
Many Ramsey County appearances now happen by video, and the notice will say so. Treat the login like the courtroom: quiet room, tested connection, signed in early. The firm's remote hearing login and tech checklist walks through setup and troubleshooting step by step.
Context
How a Hearing Fits Your Injury Case
A hearing isn't a verdict. Most are procedural — scheduling conferences, motions about evidence, discussions the court supervises. Cases can resolve at any point along the way, and preparation is what moves them.
If you want to understand how fault gets analyzed before you ever reach a courtroom, start with the step-by-step liability decision tree for Ramsey County injury scenarios, then bring your questions to a free consultation.
Important Information: Andrade Law is not affiliated with the Ramsey County District Court, Ramsey County, or the City of Saint Paul. Building hours, screening procedures, and parking options are set by the county and the courts and can change without notice — verify current details at mncourts.gov before your court date.
This page is general information and is not legal advice. Contacting Andrade Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after Andrade Law and the client sign a written engagement agreement. Every case depends on its own facts, and no result is guaranteed.