Dakota County, Minnesota

Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Dakota County.

Dakota County is the third most populous county in Minnesota, located south of the Twin Cities along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Hastings, a historic river town, while the largest cities include Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, and Apple Valley. As a major suburban county, Dakota County offers a blend of urban amenities, residential communities, and open spaces along the river bluffs.