San Francisco County Small Claims Court


San Francisco County Small Claims Court

San Francisco County Small Claims Court

San Francisco is a consolidated city-county and has been since 1856.  It is the only consolidated city-state in California.

San Francisco Small Claims Court – Civic Center Courthouse

The San Francisco County Superior Court has four different locations.  However, small claims court cases are only handled at one location.  San Francisco Small claims court cases are handled at:

Department 506
400 McAllister St. 
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514

 

The Honorable Donald S. Mitchell is head of the small claims court division.

The Civic Center Courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Hearings are typically held in 30-70 days from date the claim is first filed.

Documents related to small claims court cases are filed at the Clerk’s Office Filing Window:

Civic Center Courthouse
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
 

Electronic Access for San Francisco Small Claims Court Cases

San Francisco County Superior Court allows you to look up information regarding your case online.  You need to have the case number (will be given to you by the clerk after you file your case or will be on the paperwork you were served with) or name of a party.

Assistance with Small Claims Court Case

If you are looking for information or assistance with your small claims court case, the courts offer a self-help ACCESS Center.  The address of the self-help center is:

400 McAllister Street, Room 509
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
 

The telephone number for the ACCESS Center is (415) 551-5880.

Court Interpreter for San Francisco Small Claims Court Cases

You need to bring a friend or someone else to interpret for you if you do not speak English.  A court interpreter are not provided free of charge unless you qualify for a fee waiver.

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