Courthouse Locations (2024)

Updated:

March 19, 2015

Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our CA Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our CA Places that Help page.

Alameda

Gale - Schenone Hall of Justice

5672 Stoneridge Drive, 2nd Floor

Pleasanton, CA 94566

Phone:

(925) 227-6700

Hours: 8:00-4:30.

George E. McDonald Hall of Justice

2233 Shoreline Drive

Alameda, CA 94501

Phone:

(510) 263-4305

Phone 2:

(510) 267-6911 Clerk's Office

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 and Drop Box Hours: 2:30-4:30.

Hayward Hall of Justice

24405 Amador Street

Hayward, CA 94544

Phone:

(510) 690-2702

Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri.

Alpine

Alpine County Superior Court

14777 State Route 89

PO BOX 518

Markleeville, CA 96120

Phone:

(530) 694-2113

Fax:

(530) 694-2119

Amador

Amador Superior Court

500 Argonaut Lane

Jackson, CA 95642

Phone:

(209) 257-2660 Restraining Order

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (209) 257-2627

Open Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00. Restraining Orders Clerk’s Office is open Monday - Thursday 9:30-2:30 and the second and fourth Friday 9:30-12:00.

Butte

Butte County Courthouse

One Court Street

Oroville, CA 95965

Phone:

(530) 532-7002

Calaveras

Calaveras Superior Court

891 Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, CA 95249

Phone:

(209) 754-9800

Hours: 8:15-4:00 daily

Catalina

Catalina Superior Court

215 Sumner Avenue

Avalon, CA 90704

Phone:

(310) 510-0026

Fax:

(310) 514-0314

Colusa

Superior Court of California, County of Colusa

Courthouse Annex Dept. 2

532 Oak Street

Colusa, CA 95932

Phone:

(530) 458-5149

Phone 2:

(530) 458-0602 Family Law Facilitator

Fax:

(530) 458-2230

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:30-4:30. The Family Law Facilitator will help complete the paperwork if needed. An internal intake form will need to be completed before an appointment is made. Restraining orders need to be filed at the 547 Market Street location.

Superior Court of California, County of Colusa

Colusa Main Courthouse

547 Market Street

Colusa, CA 95332

Phone:

(530) 458-5149

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (530) 458-0602

Fax:

(530) 458-2230

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:30-4:30. The Family Law Facilitator will help complete the paperwork if needed. An internal intake form will need to be completed before an appointment is made.

Contra Costa

DVRO Clinic of Richmond

100 37th Street, Room 185

Richmond, CA 94805

Phone:

(510) 965-4048

DVRO filing are Monday and Friday mornings only. Clinic on Fridays only.

Martinez Superior Court

900 Ward Street, 3rd Floor

Martinez, CA 94553

Phone:

(925) 957-2200

Fax:

(925) 957-2240

Hours: 8:00-5:00.

Richard E. Arnason Justice Center

45 Civic Av

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Phone:

(925) 427-8159

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Spinetta Family Law Center

751 Pine Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Phone:

(925) 608-1000

Restraining Orders must be filed at the Spinetta Family Law Courthouse in Martinez located at 751 Pine Street. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00.

Walnut Creek Superior Creek

640 Ygnacio Valley Road

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Phone:

(925) 646-6578

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00.

Del Norte

California Superior Court, County of Del Norte

450 H Street, Rm 209

Crescent City, CA 95531

Phone:

(707) 464-8115

Fax:

(707) 465-4005

Court Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00. Family Law Facilitator Hours: Wednesday - Thursday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00.

El Dorado

El Dorado Superior Court - Placerville

495 Main Street

Placerville, CA 95667

Phone:

(530) 621-6426

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. Phone Hours: 8:00-1:00.

South Lake Tahoe Superior Court

1354 Johnson Boulevard

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Phone:

(530) 573-3075

Phone 2:

(530) 573-3066

Family Law Facilitator available to help with restraining orders Monday - Thursday 9:30-1:30.

The Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado

Placerville Main Street Branch

495 Main Street

Placerville, CA 95667

Phone:

(530) 621-6426

Phone 2:

(530) 621-5098 family law facilitator

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00.

Fresno

"M" Street Courthouse

1265 M Street

Fresno, CA 93724

Phone:

(559) 4457-2000

Hours: 8;00-4:00. Domestic Violence Court held here.

B. F. Sisk Courthouse

1130 O Street

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone:

(559) 457-2000

Hours: 8:00-3:00 Tuesday - Thursday and 8:00-12:00 Fridays. Family Law and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders heard here.

Fresno Superior Courthouse Downtown Location

1100 Van Ness Avenue

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone:

(559) 457-0002

Hours: 8:00-5:00, Clerk’s Hours: 8:00-4:00. Domestic Violence cases, Domestic Violence Reviews and Batterers Intervention held here.

Glenn

Glenn County Superior Court

821 E. South Street

Orland, CA 95963

Phone:

(530) 865-1101

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:00

Glenn County Superior Court - Willows

526 West Sycamore Street

Willows, CA 95988

Phone:

(530) 934-6446 ext 7004

Fax:

(530) 934-6449

Family Law Facilitator available by appointment only.

Hayward

Family Court Services

224 W Winton, Rm 208

Hayward, CA 94544

Humboldt

Humboldt County Courthouse

825 5th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

Phone:

(707) 445-7256

Fax:

(707) 445-7041

Hours: 9:00-4:00

Imperial

Brawley Courthouse

220 Main Street

Brawley, CA 92227

Phone:

(760) 336-3550

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00. Packets can be picked up at any courthouse but must be turned in at the El Centro courthouse located at 939 Main Street, El Centro, Ca 92243. Phone: (760) 482-2200. There are several organizations located near the courthouse that can help complete the paperwork.

El Centro Courthouse

939 West Main Street

El Centro, CA 92243

Phone:

(760) 482-2200

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00. Packets can be picked up at any courthouse but must be turned in at the El Centro courthouse located at 939 Main Street, El Centro, Ca 92243. Phone: (760) 482-2200. There are several organizations located near the courthouse that can help complete the paperwork.

Winterhaven Courthouse

2124 Winterhaven Drive

Winterhaven, CA 92283

Phone:

(760) 336-3500

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-3:00.

Inyo

Bishop Courthouse

301 West Line Street

Bishop, CA 93514

Phone:

(760) 872-3038

Fax:

(760) 872-4984

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:00, Friday 8:30-12:00. Phone Hours: 1:00 - 4:00. The Inyo Legal Self-Help Center provides free legal assistance with family law, small claims, and other civil matters. To schedule an appointment call (760) 872-4444.

Independence Courthouse

168 North Edwards Street

Independence, CA 93526

Phone:

(760) 872-3038

Fax:

(760) 873-5213

Hours: 8:30-4:00 except Wednesdays 8:30-12:00. The Inyo Legal Self-Help Center provides free legal assistance with family law, small claims, and other civil matters. Their office is located at 314 West Line Street, Suite D, Bishop, CA 93514. To schedule an appointment call (760) 872-4444.

Kern

Delano Branch Courthouse

1122 Jefferson Avenue

Delano, CA 93215

Phone:

(661) 868-4815 Family Law Facilitator

Phone 2:

(661) 720-5800 Civil Division

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00-4:00 and Fridays 8:00-12:00. Family Law Facilitator is at this location the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Metropolitian Division Justice Division

1215 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Phone:

(661) 868-5393 Family Law

Phone 2:

(661) 868-4530 Family Court

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00-4:00; Fridays 8:00-12:00. It is recommended to come early in the day.

Mojave Branch Courthouse

1773 Highway 58

Mojave, CA 93501

Phone:

(661) 824-7100 Family Law

Phone 2:

(661) 868-4815

Family Law Facilitator available every other Monday. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 and Friday 8:00-12:00.

Ridgecrest Branch

132 East Coso Street

Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Phone:

(760) 384-5900 Family Law

Phone 2:

(661) 868-4815 Family Law Facilitator

Family Law Facilitator available every other Wednesday from 10:15 - 2:30.

Shafter Branch

325 Central Valley Highway

Shafter, CA 93263

Phone:

(661) 746-7500

Family Law Facilitator available every other Friday from 8:00-12:00.

Kings

Hanford Courthouse

1426 South Drive

Hanford, CA 93230

Phone:

(559) 582-1010

Hours: 8:00-5:00. Forms may be picked up from the Kings County Superior Court at these Divisional offices at no charge: Hanford - 1426 South Drive; Lemoore – 449 “C” Street; Avenal – 501 East King Street; Corcoran – 1000 Chittenden Avenue.

The Superior Court of California, County of Kings

1640 Kings County Drive

Hanford, CA 93230

Phone:

(559) 582-1010 ext. 6023

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00.

Lake

Lakeport Division

255 North Forbes Street

Lancaster, CA 95453

Phone:

(707) 263-2374

Lassen

Hall of Justice

2610 Riverside Drive

Susanville, CA 96130

Phone:

(530) 251-8102

Phone 2:

(530) 251-8205

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00. Family Law Facilitator: help available on a first come, first serve basis.

Los Angeles

Alhambra Superior Court

150 West Commonwealth Avenue

Alhambra, CA 91801

Phone:

(626) 293-2100

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Burbank Superior Court

300 East Olive

Room 225, 2nd Floor

Burbank, CA 91502

Phone:

(818) 557-3482

Fax:

(818) 953-9455

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30. Packet takes 45 minutes to complete. It is recommended to arrive by 12:30 in order to complete the paperwork and to be able to have hearing set the same day. Hearing will be set at Pasadena Courthouse. Bring a black pen.

Compton Superior Court

200 West Compton Boulevard

Room 902

Compton, CA 90220

Phone:

(310) 603-7842

Fax:

(310) 639-8724

Help available daily, 9 am to noon.

Domestic Violence Clinic

6230 Sylmar Avenue

Van Nuys, CA 91401

Phone:

(818) 374-2208

Assistance Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30, Self-Help Center, Room 350, 3rd Floor

Downey Superior Court

7500 East Imperial Highway

Downey, CA 90242

Phone:

(562) 803-7052

Phone 2:

(562) 940-8611

El Monte Courthouse

11234 East Valley Boulevard

El Monte, CA 91731

Phone:

(626) 575-4116

Glendale Superior Court

600 East Broadway

Glendale, CA 91206

Phone:

(818) 500-3551

Phone 2:

(818) 500-5151

Assistance offered daily in Restraining Order Clinic located at Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, Room 245, 2nd Floor. Hours: 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:30.

Inglewood Superior Court

1 Regal Street

Inglewood, CA 90301

Phone:

(310) 419-5281

Phone 2:

(310) 413-1397

Hours: 8:30-4:30. Restraining Order Clinic, 6th Floor, Rm 630, Applications not accepted after 3:30.

Inglewood Superior Court

One Regent Street, Room 201

Inglewood, CA 90301

Phone:

(310) 419-6788

Phone 2:

(310) 413-1397

Help available daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Applications not accepted after 3:30.

Lancaster Superior Court

42011 4th Street West

Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone:

(661) 974-7200

Fax:

(661) 974-7200

Assistance available Rm. 3700, 3rd Floor. Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:30, closed Friday afternoons.

Long Beach Superior Court

415 West Ocean Boulevard

Fourth Floor, Room 40A&B

Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone:

(562) 491-6432

Help available: M,W,F 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Intakes at 9:00 on a first come, first serve basis. Room 1004, first floor.

Norwalk Superior Court

12720 Norwalk Boulevard

Room 202A

Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone:

(562) 807-7300

Help available daily: 9:00 a.m. to Noon in Room 205, 2nd Floor.

Pasadena Superior Court

300 East Walnut Street

Room 102

Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone:

(626) 356-5689

Assistance Daily, Room 100B: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Pomona South Courthouse

400 Civic Center Plaza

Pomona, CA 91766

Phone:

(909) 802-1100

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

San Fernando Courthouse

900 Third Street

San Fernando, CA 91340

Phone:

(818) 898-2684

Assistance Daily, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Rm. 1025, in Self-Help Center, first floor.

Santa Clarita Superior Court

23747 West Valencia Boulevard

Valencia, CA 91355

Phone:

(661) 253-7309

Phone 2:

(661) 253-7313

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30.

Santa Monica Courthouse

1725 Main Street, Rm 121

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone:

(310) 260-1876

Assistance Daily: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 121, 1st Floor.

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

111 North Hill Street

Dept. 8

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone:

(213) 974-5411

Restraining Order Clinic daily: 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:30. Room 245, 2nd Floor.

The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Chatsworth Courthouse

9425 Penfield Avenue

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Phone:

(818) 407-2271

Fax:

(562) 753-0347

Hours: 8:00-4:30

Torrance Superior Court

825 Maple Avenue

Room 100

Torrance, CA 90503

Phone:

(310) 222-8809

Phone 2:

(310) 782-7326

Monday - Thursday 8:30 intake, 1:30 intake. Friday 8:30 intake.

West Covina Courthouse

1427 West Covina Parkway

West Covina, CA 91790

Phone:

(626) 813-3223

Hours: 8:30-4:30. The Court and Legal Aid partners operate Self-Help & Resource Centers for self-represented litigants to provide education and assistance to parties who do not have attorneys and need to complete documents and court procedures on their own.

Madera

Family Law Center

760 N. I Street, Suite 106

Madera, CA

Phone:

(559) 661-5161

Madera Superior Court

209 West Yosemite Avenue

Madera, CA 93637

Phone:

(559) 661-5161

Sierra Division - Bass Lake Courthouse

40601 Road 274

Bass Lake, CA 93604

Phone:

(559) 642-3235

Fax:

(559) 642-3445

Filing and Phone Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00

Marin

Marin County Superior Courthouse

3501 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone:

(415) 444-7000

Phone 2:

(415) 444-7040 Family Law Facilitator

Email:

familylaw@marin.courts.ca.gov

Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator available in Room C-27 daily from 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00.

Mariposa

Mariposa Superior Court

5088 Bullion Street

Mariposa, CA 95338

Phone:

(209) 966-2005

Phone 2:

(209) 966-6599

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:00.

Ten Mile Branch, Fort Bragg Courthouse

700 South Franklin Street

Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Phone:

(707) 964-3192

Fax:

(707) 961-2611

Hours: 8:30-3:00. The Walk-in clinic is held monthly in Fort Bragg. Typically, walk-in clinics are scheduled for the fourth Friday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to noon; and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check the Home page for the date of the next clinic. A Spanish interpreter is available on Tuesdays between 10:30am and noon.

Mendocino

Mendocino County Courthouse - Ukiah

100 N State St.

Ukiah, CA 95482

Phone:

(707) 468-2000

Phone 2:

(707) 468-2001 Family Law

Fax:

(707) 463-6850

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:00, Phone Hours: 8:30-1:00.

Merced

Main Merced Courthouse

2260 N St.

Merced, CA 95340

Phone:

(209) 725-4100

Phone 2:

Family Law - (209) 725 4117

Fax:

(209) 725-4118

Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00-4:00; Family Law Facilitator phone: (209) 725-4165. Hours: 8:00-2:00 Mon-Tu, 8:00-12:00 Wed-Th-Fri.

Modoc

The Superior Court of California, County of Modoc

205 South East Street

Alturas, CA 96101

Phone:

(530) 233-6516

Phone 2:

(530) 233-1223 ext. 1223 Civil Family Law Court

Mono

Southern County Branch

452 Old Mammoth Road, Sierra Center, 3rd Floor

P.O. Box 1037

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Phone:

(760) 924-5444

Fax:

(760) 924-5419

Email:

superiorcourt@monocourt.org

Hours: 8:30-4:00. Clerk’s Hours: 8:30-12:30 MWF and 12:00-4:00 TT. Due to budget cutbacks, the courthouse is closed on several non holidays. Check the website for more information.

Superior Court of California, County of Mono

278 Main Street

Bridgeport, CA 93517

Phone:

(760) 932-5239

Fax:

(760) 929-5419

Open Tuesdays 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. Beginning on January 16, 2015 Court Clerks will no longer be able to provide assistance by telephone to the general public. The public is encouraged to go to the court website, www.monocourt.org, to get assistance. The public may also submit requests for assistance by mail, fax, or e-mail.

Monterey

Monterey Courthouse

1200 Aguajito Road

Monterey, CA 93940

Phone:

(831) 647-5800

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00

Napa

Napa Historic Courthouse

825 Brown Street

Napa, CA 94559

Phone:

(707) 299-1104

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (707) 299-1137

Hearings for emergency orders are held at 11 am. Call to make an appointment.

Nevada

Nevada County Superior Court

201 Church Street, Suite 10

Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone:

(530) 265-1293

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (530) 470-2567

Nevada Superior Court - Truckee

10075 Levon Avenue, Ste. 301

Truckee, CA 96161

Phone:

(530) 582-7835

Orange

Central Justice Center

700 Civic Center Drive West

Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone:

(657) 622-6878

Lamoreaux Justice Center

341 The City Drive

Orange, CA 92863

Phone:

(714) 935-7236

Placer

Bill Santucci Justice Center

10820 Justice Center Dr.

Roseville, CA 95678

Phone:

(916) 408-6000 Family Support and Law

Phone 2:

(916) 408-6446 Legal Help Center

Un Centro de Ayuda Legal está disponible en la Biblioteca Legal del Condado de Placer los lunes, miércoles y jueves de 8:00 a 12:00, jueves de 8:00 a 3:00 y los viernes de 8:00 a 12:00. La atención será por orden de llegada.

Superior Court Historic Courthouse

101 Maple Street

Auburn, CA 95603

Phone:

(916) 408-6000

Phone 2:

(916) 408-6000 ext. 5 Family Law Division

Completed domestic violence restraining order paperwork can be turned in at the Auburn Courthouse to the Family Law Division. It is strongly advised to be there at 8:00 A.M. The Law Division does accept appointments but they book far in advance. If you need help completing your paperwork, help is available at the Legal Help Center located at 10820 Justice Center Dr, Roseville Ca. 95678 at (916) 408-6000.

Plumas

Quincy Courthouse

520 Main St., Courthouse, #104

Quincy, CA 95971

Phone:

(530) 283-6305

Phone 2:

Family Court Services: 530-283-4792

Fax:

(530) 283-6415

Office Hours: 9:00-4:00, Phone Hours: 8:30-3:00

Riverside

Hemet Courthouse

880 North State Street

Hemet, CA 92543

Phone:

(951) 306-3561

Hours: 7:30-4:00. Can e-file for a restraining order on the court website.

Larson Justice Center

Riverside Family Law Courthouse

4175 Main Street

Riverside, CA 92501

Phone:

(760) 393-2617

Hours: 7:30-4:00.

Riverside Family Law Court

4175 Main Street

PO BOX 431

Riverside, CA 92501

Phone:

951-955-4600

Phone 2:

951-777-3147

Hours 7:30-4:00

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

265 North Broadway

Blythe, CA 92225

Phone:

(760) 775-8500

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30-4:00. Requests for domestic violence restraining orders can be found here: http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp/fl_packets.shtml

Sacramento

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse

3341 Power Inn Road

Sacramento, CA 95826

Phone:

(916) 875-3400

Self-Help Center Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:00. Family Law Matters - need to request a service ticket from the staff at the info booth before 3:00 so arrive early.

San Benito

Superior Court of California, County of San Benito

450 Fourth Street

Hollister, CA 95023

Phone:

(831) 636-4057 Ext. 3

Fax:

(831) 636-2046

San Bernardino

Barstow District Courthouse

235 East Mountain View Avenue

Barstow, CA 92311

Phone:

(760) 718-3734

Fax:

(760) 718-3407

Clerk’s office is open Tuesday - Thursday 8:00-3:00.

Fontana District Courthouse

17780 Arrow Blvd

Fontana, CA 92335

Phone:

(909) 350-9322

Phone 2:

(909) 521-3136 Family Law

To obtain a domestic violence restraining order, please visit one of the following courts: Barstow, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino District or Victorville District. Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00-3:00.

Historic San Bernardino County Courthouse

351 North Arrowhead Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92415

Phone:

(909) 387-3922

Phone 2:

(909) 521-3136 Family Law

Fax:

(909) 521-3128

Hours: 8:00-3:00

Joshua Tree Superior Court

6527 White Feather Road

Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Phone:

(760) 366-5770

Phone 2:

(760) 974-3047

Fax:

(760) 974-3033

Courthouses to obtain a domestic violence restraining order: Barstow District, Joshua Tree District, San Bernardino District and Victorville District. Hours: 8:00-3:00 Monday - Friday.

Rancho Cucamonga District Courthouse

8303 Haven Avenue

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Phone:

Civil: (909) 285-3558

Phone 2:

Family: (909) 285-3559

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00

Victorville Superior Court

14455 Civic Drive

Victorville, CA 92392

Phone:

(760) 243-8652

Phone 2:

(760) 245-6215

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. Can download restraining order forms on website.

San Diego

Central Courthouse

1100 Union Street

San Diego, CA 92101

Phone:

(619) 844-2700 - General Information

Phone 2:

(619) 844-2575 - Domestic Violence

The Family Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving dissolutions of marriage, child support and child custody/visitation issues filed in the San Diego area proper. The new central courthouse, which opened in late 2017, provides the court’s central court district with a full-service, consolidated facility for criminal, probate, family court, and small claims services. It will also bring downtown a small claims calendar from the Kearny Mesa courthouse, improving service to residents of the central San Diego area. For the East, North, and South County Regional Centers please see the courthouse listings for the cities of El Cajon, Vista, and Chula Vista, respectively..

East County Regional Center

250 East Main Street

El Cajon, CA 92020

Phone:

(619) 456-4100

Civil Harassment / Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Temporary Restraining Orders are filed at the Family Law Business Office located on the 1st floor, in Business Office East. You may obtain assistance in completing the forms by the Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic, also located on the 1st floor, in a room next to Department One. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis.

North Counrty Regional Center

325 South Melrose

Vista, CA 92081

Phone:

(760) 201-8600

Phone 2:

(760) 201-8600 ext. 140 Family Law

Restraining Order packets not available at the following courthouses: Main, Downtown Courthouse, Hall of Justice or Kearny Mesa.

Ramona Branch

1428 Montecito Road

Ramona, CA

Hotline:

92065

Phone:

(760) 738-2400

Fax:

(760) 738-2435

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

South County Regional Center

500 3rd Avenue

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Phone:

(619) 746-6097 Family Court

Phone 2:

(619) 746-6200 Restraining Orders

Civil Harassment/Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Temporary Restraining Orders are filed at the Family Law Business Office located on the 3rd floor. You may obtain assistance in completing the forms by the Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic located on the 1st floor in room 158. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis.

San Francisco

San Francisco Superior Court

400 McAllister Street Room 402

San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone:

(415) 551-3991

San Joaquin

California Superior Court of San Joaquin - Manteca Branch

315 East Center Street

Manteca, CA 95336

Phone:

(209) 239-1316

California Superior Court of San Joaquin - Tracy Branch

475 East Tenth Street

Tracy, CA 95376

Phone:

(209) 831-5902

California Superior Court of San Joaquin, Lodi Branch

315 West Elm Street

Lodi, CA 95240

Phone:

(209) 331-2101

Phone 2:

(209) 922-5522

Help with restraining orders can be found at the Family Law Annex located at 540 E. Main Street, Stockton, Ca. during normal business hours.

Stockton Courthouse

222 East Weber Avenue

Stockton, CA 95202

Phone:

(209) 468-8116

Phone 2:

(209) 992-5690

Family Law Annex accepts domestic violence restraining orders Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00.

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo Superior Courthouse

1035 Palm Street, 3rd Floor

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Phone:

(805) 781-5706

Phone 2:

(805) 781-5143

Restraining order paperwork can be obtained at the clerk’s office.

San Mateo

Hall of Justice

400 County Center

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone:

(650) 261-5080 Family Court Services

Phone 2:

(650) 261-5100 Family Law

Family Law Facilitator: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30-2:00, Friday 8:30-12:00, closed Wednesday, Phone hours: 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.

Northern Branch

1050 Mission Road

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Phone:

(650) 261-5080 Family Court Services

Phone 2:

(650) 261-5100 Family Law

Family Law Facilitator available Wednesdays from 8:30-12:00.

Santa Barbara

Anacapa Division

1100 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone:

(805) 882-4662

Phone 2:

(805) 882-4667

Assistance with restraining orders can be found at the Legal Resource Center in the McMahon Law Library, 2nd Floor, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30.

Cook Division

312-C East Cook Street

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Phone:

(805) 614-6414

Phone 2:

(805) 614-6442

Assistance with restraining orders can be found at the Legal Resource Center in the McMahon Law Library, 2nd Floor, 1100 Anacapa Street. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30.

South County Morgan Hill Courthouse

301 Diana Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Phone:

(408) 695-5000

Free Restraining Order Help Center located in the lower level of the Family Courthouse in downtown San Jose.

Santa Clara

Family Courthouse

170 Park Ave

San Jose, CA 95113

Phone:

(408) 534-5600

The window at the Restraining Order Help Center is the place to go for information on how to get a restraining order. The staff there will talk to you about your problem and give you the forms and sample books for your specific situation. Information about resources at court and in the community are also provided. You can get information on temporary shelter, counseling, and other help you might need.

Palo Alto Courthouse

270 Grant Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone:

(408) 299-2074

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (408) 882-2900

Hours: 8:30-3:00.

Sunnyvale Courthouse

605 West El Camino Real

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Phone:

(408) 481-3500

Phone 2:

(408) 408-3540 Family Court Clerk

Hours: 8:30-3:00. Restraining Order Help Center is located on lower level of Family Courthouse in downtown San Jose.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Courthouse

701 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone:

(831) 420-2200

The Santa Cruz Superior Court offers a free Self-Help Center (SHC) to assist self represented customers with a variety of basic legal issues. The SHC includes the services of the Family Law Facilitator. Hours: 8:00-3:00.

Watsonville Courthouse

1 Second Street

Watsonville, CA 95076

Phone:

(831) 786-7200

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. Come early to avoid long lines.

Shasta

Superior Court of California, County of Shasta

1500 Court Street, Room 319

Family Law Facilitator Room 115

Redding, CA 96001

Phone:

(530) 245-6900

Phone 2:

(530) 245-6789

Fax:

(530) 605-2802

Hours: 8:30-2:00

Sierra

Sierra County Superior Court

100 Courthouse Square

Downieville, CA 95936

Phone:

(530) 289-3698

Fax:

(530) 289-0205

Email:

superiorcourt@sierracourt.org

Siskiyou

Weed Superior Court

550 Main Street

Weed, CA 96094

Phone:

(530) 938-2483

Yreka Division

P.O. Box 1026

311 Fourth Street, Room 206

Yreka, CA 96097

Phone:

(530) 842-8239

Phone 2:

(530) 842-8182 Family Law

Fax:

(530) 842-0164

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00; Phone Hours: 8:00-3:00.

Solano

Hall of Justice

600 Union Avenue

Fairfield, CA 94533

Phone:

(707) 207-7340

Phone 2:

Family Law Facilitator: (707) 207-7348

Family Law Courts have jurisdiction over all cases involving dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity, domestic violence, child custody, visitation and support. All documents can be filed in the Family Law Division, located on the second floor of the Hall of Justice. Filings are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Family Law Division Clerk’s Office.

Solano Justice Center

321 Tuolumne Street

Vallejo, CA 94590

Phone:

(707) 553-5441

Solano Legal Access Center provides assistance completing restraining orders. Hours: 8:15-12:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sonoma

Civil and Family Law Courthouse

3055 Cleveland Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Phone:

(707) 521-6630

Assistance daily: 8:00-3:30.

Hall of Justice

600 Administration Drive

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Phone:

(707) 521-6800

Assistance: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30

Stanislaus

Stanislaus County Superior Court - Modesto

800 11th Street, Room 22

Modesto, CA 95354

Phone:

(209) 558-6000

Phone 2:

(209) 530-3299 Family Law Facilitator

Requests for Restraining Orders that are submitted by 8:45 a.m. are available for pickup the following court day from 2:30-3:00 p.m. in the Family Law lobby, window #1. After 3:00 p.m., the orders can be picked up on the following court day. Clerk’s office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00-3:00 and on Fridays from 8:00-12:00.

Sutter

Yuba City Courthouse

463 Second Street

Yuba City, CA 95991

Phone:

(530) 822-3304

Phone 2:

Family Law Info Center: (530) 822-3305

Centro de Información sobre Derecho Familiar: (530) 822-3305

Tehama

Superior Court of California, County of Tehama

P.O. Box 310

633 Washington St.

Red Bluff, CA 96080

Phone:

(530) 527-2170

Fax:

(530) 527-0984

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00-2:00

Trinity

Trinity County Courthouse

P. O. Box 1258

11 Court St

Weaverville, CA 96093

Phone:

(530) 623-1208

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. The Access to Justice Self-Help Center may provide assistance in preparing restraining orders. Phone: (530) 623-5641.

Tulare

Dinuba Superior Court

640 South Alta Avenue

Dinuba, CA 93618

Phone:

(559) 595-6400

Tulare County Superior Court

221 Mooney Blvd

Visalia, CA 93291

Phone:

(559) 730-5000

Family Law Facilitator: 1612 W Mineral King St., Suite C, Visalia, CA 93291. Phone: (559)737-4422

Tulare Superior Court - Porterville Courthouse

300 E. Olive Av

Porterville, CA 93257

Phone:

(559) 782-3700

Phone 2:

(559) 737-5500 Family Law

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Tuolumne

Historic Courthouse

41 West Yaney Avenue

Sonora, CA 95370

Phone:

(209) 533-6936

Phone 2:

(209) 533-5555

Fax:

(209) 533-6616

Self-Help Center available on 1st floor of Historic Courthouse.

Ventura

East County Courthouse

3855-F Alamo

Simi Valley, CA 93063

Phone:

(805) 582-8086

For assistance in preparing your restraining order documents for filing with the court, please contact the District Attorney Victim Services Unit in Room 311 of the Hall of Justice Building at the Ventura Government Center.

Ventura Hall of Justice

800 South Victoria Avenue

Ventura, CA 93009

Phone:

(805) 654-2609

Phone 2:

(805) 289-8733 Family Law Self Help

For help preparing restraining orders, contact District Attorney Victim Service Unit, Room 311 in Hall of Justice building at Ventura Government Center.

Yolo

Woodland Superior Court

725 Court Street, Room 103

Woodland, CA 95695

Phone:

(530) 406-6704

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00, Filings must be turned in by 3:00. Family Law Facilitator located 1100 Main St, Suite 300. Phone: (530) 406-6794.

Yuba

Yuba County Courthouse

215 Fifth Street, Suite 200

Marysville, CA 95901

Phone:

(530) 749-7600

Family Law Facilitator available at the Richard A. Scho*rig Annex.

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