Martine Law, White Bear Lake Office
Martine Law’s White Bear Lake office, at 4525 White Bear Parkway, Suite 205, helps people charged with crimes and families facing divorce or custody cases in White Bear Lake and the surrounding Ramsey and Washington County communities. Call (612) 979-1305. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free. Office meetings are by appointment, in person or by video.
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Office details
Martine Law, PLLC, White Bear Lake Office
4525 White Bear Pkwy, Suite 205
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: (612) 979-1305. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free. Hablamos español.
Office visits: by appointment.
Directions
Criminal defense near White Bear Lake
Where your case is heard depends on the charge and on which county the offense happened in. White Bear Lake sits mostly in Ramsey County, with a small part in Washington County.
- Misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and traffic cases from White Bear Lake (Ramsey County side) are heard at the Ramsey County Suburban Court, 2050 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. It handles petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges from the 15 suburban Ramsey County cities, with arraignments, pretrials, court trials and the first day of jury trials. Free parking is in front of the building.
- Felony cases and in-custody hearings in Ramsey County are handled in St. Paul, at the Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove St and the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd. Check your notice for the exact location.
- Offenses in the Washington County part of White Bear Lake go to the Washington County Courthouse, 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater.
What happens first: if you are arrested and held, Minnesota’s rule is that you must be brought before a judge without unnecessary delay and within 36 hours, not counting the day of arrest, Sundays and legal holidays (Minn. R. Crim. P. 4.02, subd. 5(1)). For a DWI, the separate driver’s license revocation has its own deadline: a petition for judicial review must be filed within 60 days of receiving the Notice and Order of Revocation (Minn. Stat. 169A.53, subd. 2).
Charges we defend: DWI, domestic assault, assault, orders for protection and harassment orders, drug charges, theft, felonies and misdemeanors.
Family law near White Bear Lake
Ramsey County family cases (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, orders for protection) are handled by Ramsey County Family Court at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102 (Family Court, (651) 266-2842). Some family hearings are held at the Main Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, so check your notice. If you live in the Washington County part of White Bear Lake, your family case is usually filed in Washington County (Stillwater).
A divorce can be filed in Minnesota once one spouse has lived here for 180 days (Minn. Stat. 518.07), generally in the county where either spouse lives (Minn. Stat. 518.09). We help with divorce, child custody and parenting time, custody modifications, property division and spousal maintenance.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring what you have; do not wait to gather everything.
- Criminal: the citation, complaint, bail or release papers, any no-contact order, the Notice and Order of Revocation (DWI), and your next court date.
- Family: any papers you were served, existing orders, a rough list of income, assets and debts, and your children’s current schedule.
- A list of questions, and the names of anyone you have talked to about the case.
White Bear Lake questions
Where will my White Bear Lake DWI or misdemeanor case be heard?
If the offense happened in the Ramsey County part of White Bear Lake, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, including most first DWIs, are heard at the Ramsey County Suburban Court, 2050 White Bear Ave in Maplewood. Offenses in the Washington County part of the city go to the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater. Your citation or notice lists the court.
Do I have to go to St. Paul for a felony charge?
Usually yes. Ramsey County felony cases and in-custody hearings are handled in downtown St. Paul, at the Law Enforcement Center on Grove Street or the Ramsey County Courthouse on Kellogg Boulevard. Your hearing notice tells you the building and courtroom.
How fast do I need to act after a DWI arrest?
Quickly. The driver’s license revocation is separate from the criminal case, and a petition for judicial review must be filed within 60 days of receiving the Notice and Order of Revocation (Minn. Stat. 169A.53, subd. 2). Call us as soon as you can so the deadline is not missed.
Where are White Bear Lake divorce and custody cases filed?
Most White Bear Lake residents file in Ramsey County, where family cases are handled at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 W 7th St in St. Paul. If you live in the Washington County part of the city, your case is usually filed in Washington County in Stillwater.
Can I meet by video instead of coming to the office?
Yes. Meetings at the White Bear Lake office are by appointment, and we also meet by phone or video. Call (612) 979-1305 to set up a meeting. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Talk to us today
Charged with a crime or facing a divorce or custody case near White Bear Lake? Call (612) 979-1305 or request a case review below. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
This page is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Contacting Martine Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations and procedures can change; check your hearing notice.