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You can contact Martine Law after hours at (612) 294-0650. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free. This is intake availability; it does not guarantee an attorney is immediately available or that representation has begun.
What happens when you contact us at night?
Start with the reason for your call and any urgent date or custody concern. Intake can collect information for follow-up. Ask when an attorney can review the matter and what the next step will be.
A Director of Client Engagement is a non-attorney who can help with intake and coordination. That role does not provide legal advice. Legal questions and strategy should be addressed with an attorney.
If a loved one has been arrested
Have the person’s name, the jail or arresting agency if known, the county, available case number and any scheduled court date ready. Tell intake if you have a citation, complaint, release order or other paperwork. Avoid guessing about charges or promising the person a release time.
An attorney can assess possible next steps after reviewing the circumstances. Contacting the firm does not guarantee release, a particular bail amount, an immediate jail visit or a case outcome.
Questions to ask before hiring a lawyer
- When can an attorney speak with me about this matter?
- Does the firm handle this type of charge in the county involved?
- What work would the representation cover?
- What fees and payment terms apply?
- How will I know that the firm has accepted the representation?
- Who should I contact about an urgent development?
Ask for clear terms before relying on an expected service or response time. A phone call, chat message or submitted contact form should not be treated as confirmation that an attorney has appeared in your case.
Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding counties
When requesting help, identify whether the matter is in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Washington, Scott, Carver or another Minnesota county. The location and current stage of the case help the firm assess the request and arrange appropriate follow-up.
For background, read our guides to Minnesota DWI consequences and criminal dismissal issues. General articles cannot determine the best response to your individual situation.
Frequently asked questions
Will I always reach a live attorney at night?
No immediate attorney connection is promised. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, including AI coverage when no staff is free. Ask about attorney availability and the expected follow-up.
Can a Director of Client Engagement give legal advice?
No. The Director of Client Engagement is a non-attorney intake and coordination role. Ask to speak with an attorney for advice about your legal situation.
Can you guarantee that someone will be released tonight?
No. Release depends on the facts, applicable procedures and decisions in the case. An attorney must review the situation before advising about options.
What does emergency assistance cost?
Ask the firm to explain the proposed scope of work, fees and payment terms before hiring. This page does not quote a fee or promise that a particular service is included.
Should I send detailed private information in the first message?
Begin with basic contact information and the type of help requested. Ask how to share sensitive documents securely and clarify who will receive them before sending detailed information through a form or chat.
Request after-hours follow-up
Call (612) 294-0650 or use our contact page. Include an accurate callback number and any known deadline. If someone faces an immediate physical emergency, contact emergency services; a law-firm intake channel is not an emergency-response service.
