Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

Exterior plaza-level view of the Burger U.S. Courthouse316 Robert Street N
St. Paul, MN 55101

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Located at the core of the St. Paul Business District, the seven-story Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is named after St. Paul and former Chief Justice of the United States (1969-1986) Warren Earl Burger.

Property Manager: Timothy O'Connor (651-290-4128)

Public Hours: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays)

For building service calls or more information, contact the property manager. For other federal government information, call toll-free 1-844-USA-GOV1.

Public Access & Parking

All visitors must undergo security screening and present a valid identity card (state driver’s license or federal ID) before gaining access to the building. Indoor and outdoor parking spaces are available for tenants only. Public parking is located nearby.

Building Amenities

  • Biohazard Mail Room
  • FedEx Drop Site
  • Fitness Facility
  • Nice Ride Bike Share Station
  • Nurse’s Office (Federal Occupational Health)
  • Skyway Access
  • Underground Heated Parking
  • UPS Drop Site
  • U.S. Courts Informational Kiosks (1st Floor)
  • Vending Room

Conference Rooms

The Burger Courthouse has one joint-use conference room with a capacity of 43 on the second floor of the building. For reservations contact the property manager.

Key Tenants

The courthouse is home to the U.S. District, Appeals, Magistrate and Bankruptcy courts, as well as the U.S. Marshals Service, Attorneys and Veterans Administration.

History and Architectural Features

The Burger U.S. Courthouse was completed in 1967 in the Brutalist and Modernist architectural styles. The exterior of the building is composed mainly of marble with some granite and concrete features. The building's interior was renovated during a four-year modernization project completed in 2008. The courthouse is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certified green building and has earned an ENERGY STAR® rating.

Art in Architecture

Plaza-level view of Charles Ginnever's Protagoras sculptureSculptor Charles Ginnever created the courthouse's Art in Architecture piece, Protagoras, by welding together slices of COR-TEN steel. Installed in 1977 and refurbished as part of the 2008 building renovation, the sculpture is named for the philosopher Protagoras, who focused on topics like virtue and political life.

The shortcut for this page is www.gsa.gov/burgerfbct.

Last Reviewed: 2023-02-15