Los Angeles County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court arising in LA County cases are heard in over twenty-six different courthouses across Los Angeles County. This is because the Los Angeles County Superior Court is one of the largest judicial systems in the country, let alone the world. Some are big courthouses where we recommend giving yourself plenty of time to park, get through security, and find your courtroom. If you are in a large courthouse, you may find yourself in a department that handles small claims cases every single day of the week. However, at a smaller courthouse you may only find small claims court cases are handled one morning, one day a week.
Small Claims Court in Los Angeles County
E-Filing
Los Angeles County Small Claims Court allows for online e-filing of small claims court cases at the following link:
https://ww2.lasuperiorcourt.org/eFiling/eFilingNotice.aspx
Los Angeles County Small Claims Court
After you fill out the form and complete the questions online, the court will send you a Notice of Receipt of Documentsto the e-mail address you provide which will include an e-filing ID Number.
After this, the court will review the claim you submitted. If it approves the claim, the court will email you a Notice of Payment Due that details the fees you owe and the total amount due. The case will not proceed until the fees are paid. Additionally, if the fees are not paid by the deadline in the email, the court will dismiss your claim
If your claim is not accepted by the court, you will be e-mailed a Notice of Rejection of Filing detailing the reasons your claim was rejected. You will have five calendar days to electronically resubmit your claim and correct the problems. If you do not, your claim information will be deleted from the website.
Once you pay the fees listed in the Notice of Payment Due by logging into the website and clicking on the “View Payment Due” link, the court will email you a Notice of Acceptance of Filing and a copy of the processed documents. After this, you have to serve the defendant(s).
Small Claims Courthouse Locations in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Superior Court has twenty-six different courthouses that handle small claims cases. Below is a list and information about each courthouse. Do you have questions about where to file your case? If you are a Defendant, the name address of the courthouse where your case will be handled will appear on the forms you are served with.
Alhambra Courthouse – Alhambra Small Claims Court
The Alhambra Courthouse is located at:
Alhambra Courthouse150 West Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Department 2 at the courthouse handles small claims hearings and trials Monday through Friday at 2:00 P.M. The phone number is (626) 308-5521.
Bellflower Courthouse – Bellflower Small Claims Court
The Bellflower Courthouse is located at:
Bellflower Courthouse10025 East Flower St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
Small Claims cases are handled on Monday and Thursday at 9:00AM, and Thursday at 1:30PM in Department 1 on Floor 2. Small Claims Court appeals are handled on Thursday at 8:30AM in Department 2, on Floor 2, and Department 4, on Floor 3. Appeals are also handled on Thursday at 9:00AM in Department 5, on Floor 4. Department 6 on Floor 4, handles small claims appeals on Friday at 1:30PM. Finally, small claims claim of exemptions are handled on Thursday at 1:30PM in Department 1 on Floor 2. Information for small claims cases at this courthouse can be found at the windows 01-02 on Floor 2, or by calling (562) 804-8011.
Beverly Hills Courthouse – Beverly Hills Small Claims Court
The Beverly Hills Courthouse is located at:
Beverly Hills Courthouse9355 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Small Claims cases are handled in Room 108 on Floor 1. Additional information can be found by calling (310) 288-1305 for the clerk’s office of this courthouse.
Burbank Courthouse – Burbank Small Claims Court
The Burbank Courthouse is located at:
Burbank Courthouse300 East Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
Note: For all small claims court cases filed after April 1, 2010, are heard in Glendale. New filings are still accepted at the Burbank Courthouse. The courthouse is open for filings Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-4:30PM. The phone number is (818) 557-3461.
The cases are heard at the Glendale Courthouse, Department 005, Monday through Thursday at 1:30PM.
Chatsworth Courthouse – Chatsworth Small Claims Court
The Chatsworth Courthouse is located at:
Chatsworth Courthouse9425 Penfield Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Small Claims court cases are heard in Department F43, Monday through Thursday at 8:30AM and 1:30PM and Fridays at 8:30AM.
Small Claims court appeals are handled in Departments F40, F46, F47, F49, and F50. In those departments, small claims cases are heard along with law and motion calendars with the exception of Department F40.
Fee waiver hearings are held in Department F43 along with noticed motions.
The phone number for the small claims cases at the clerk’s office is (818) 576-8586.
Compton Courthouse – Compton Small Claims Court
The Compton Courthouse is located at:
Compton Courthouse200 West Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
Small Claims court cases are handled in Department N. The clerk’s office can be reached at (310) 603-7842.
Downey Courthouse – Downey Small Claims Court
The Downey Courthouse is located at:
Downey Courthouse7500 East Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
Small Claims court cases are handled in Department 1. Orders for Judgment Debtor are on Fridays at 9:00AM in Department 8. Appeals are handled Monday through Friday at 1:30PM in Department 8 as well. This location also offers night court trials on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30PM for business cases and only with the judge’s approval. The phone number for the small claims court section is (562) 803-7054.
East Los Angeles Courthouse – Los Angeles Small Claims Court
The East Los Angeles Courthouse is located at:
East Los Angeles Courthouse4848 East Civic Center Way
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Small Claims court cases are handled in Department 7, which is Room 405 on Floor 4. The phone number for the small claims court section of the clerk’s office is (323) 780-2017.
El Monte Courthouse – El Monte Small Claims Court
The El Monte Courthouse is located at:
El Monte Courthouse11234 East Valley Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91731
Department 1 handles small claims court trials, law and motion, and judgment debtor examination hearings. Departments 2, 4, 5, and 6 handle appeals from small claims court cases throughout the week. The phone number for the clerk’s office is (626) 575-4116.
Glendale Courthouse – Glendale Small Claims Court
The Glendale Courthouse is located at:
Glendale Courthouse600 East Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
Small Claims court cases are handled in Department 005, Monday through Thursday at 1:30PM. The phone number for the clerk’s office is (818) 500-3551.
Hollywood Courthouse – Hollywood Small Claims Court
The Hollywood Courthouse is located at:
Hollywood Courthouse5925 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Small Claims court cases in the Central District are heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Grand Ave. (scroll down for information on that courthouse).
Huntington Park Courthouse – Huntington Park Small Claims Court
The Huntington Park Courthouse is located at:
Huntington Park Courthouse6548 Miles Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Small Claims court cases are handled in Department 2. The phone number for the clerk’s office is (323) 586-6359.
Inglewood Courthouse – Inglewood Small Claims Court
The Inglewood Courthouse is located at:
Inglewood CourthouseOne Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
The phone number for the clerk’s office is (310) 419-5132.
Long Beach Courthouse – Long Beach Small Claims Court
The Long Beach Courthouse is located at:
Long Beach Courthouse415 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
The Small Claims Unit is located in Room 207. Paperwork for filing a small claims court case is available from the clerk’s office in Room 205 and can be filed in Room 207. The phone number is (562) 491-6235.
Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse – Lancaster Small Claims Court
This courthouse is located at:
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse42011 4th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
The Small Claims phone number is (661) 974-7200.
Pasadena Courthouse – Pasadena Small Claims Court
The Pasadena Courthouse is located at:
Pasadena Courthouse300 East Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
The Small Claims unit is in Room 102 on Floor 1. Their phone number is (626) 356-5415. Small Claims court cases are handled in Department 7 on Floor 2 from 1:30-4:30PM Monday through Thursday. Judgment debtor exams are and multiple filers are handled in Departments P, R, or S, Monday through Friday from 8:30-10:00AM. Trial de novo hearings (or small claims court appeals) are held in Department A on Tuesdays from 8:30-11:00AM.
Pomona North Courthouse – Pomona Small Claims Court
The Pomona North Courthouse is located at:
Pomona Courthouse North350 West Mission Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
Please note there are two courthouses located very close together. We recommend arriving early to ensure you are at the correct courthouse.
The phone number for the small claims court division is (909) 802-9944. Small Claims court trials are held in Department 5 Monday through Thursday at 9:00AM. Appeals are heard on Friday at 9:00AM in Department 5 or Tuesday at 2:30PM in Department 1.
San Pedro Courthouse – San Pedro Small Claims Court
The San Pedro Courthouse is located at:
San Pedro Courthouse505 South Centre St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
The Small Claims division can be reached at (310) 519-6014.
Small Claims court trials and appeals are held in Department 88A.
Santa Clarita Courthouse – Santa Clarita Small Claims Court
The Santa Clarita Courthouse is located at:
Santa Clarita Courthouse23747 West Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
The Small Claims court division can be reached in person Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM and on the phone at (661) 253-7311 Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-10:30AM and 1:30PM-3:30PM.
Santa Monica Courthouse – Santa Monica Small Claims Court
The Santa Monica Courthouse is located at:
Santa Monica Courthouse1725 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Small Claims court unit is located in Room 116 on Floor 1 and can be reached at (310) 260-1886.
Stanley Mosk Courthouse – Los Angeles Small Claims Court
The Stanley Mosk Courthouse is located at:
Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Hill St.111 North Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The other address is:
Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Grand Ave.110 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Small Claims court unit can be found in Room 429 on Floor 4 and can be reached at (213) 974-6350. Note: The Stanley Mosk Courthouse is very large. Please give yourself plenty of time to find parking and your correct courtroom department as the courthouse is large and confusing to navigate.
Torrance Courthouse – Torrance Small Claims Court
The Torrance Courthouse is located at:
Torrance Courthouse825 Maple Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
The Small Claims unit can be reached at (310) 222-6400.
Van Nuys Courthouse East – Van Nuys Small Claims Court
The Van Nuys Courthouse East is located at:
Van Nuys Courthouse East6230 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Information regarding small claims court filings can be found in Room 340 on Floor 3 or by calling (818) 374-2901. Small Claims court cases are held in Department Z which is Room 320 on Floor 3. Small Claims appeals are heard Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30AM in Department C which is Room 310 on Floor 3.
West Covina Courthouse – West Covina Small Claims Court
The West Covina Courthouse is located at:
West Covina Courthouse1427 West Covina Pkwy
West Covina, CA 91790
The Small Claims division can be reached at (626) 813-3226.
West Los Angeles Courthouse – Los Angeles Small Claims Court
The West Los Angeles Courthouse is located at:
West Los Angeles Courthouse1633 Purdue Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
The Small Claims division can be reached at (310) 312-6550 or (310) 473-0842.
Whittier Courthouse – Whittier Small Claims Court
The Whittier Courthouse is located at:
Whittier Courthouse7339 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
The Small Claims court division is located in the basement and open during regular court hours or can be reached by phone at (562) 907-3127 from 9:00AM-11:00AM and 2:00PM-4:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Small Claims cases are heard in Department 6 (W06) Monday and Wednesday at 9:30AM.
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