Dedham District Court House
Court Information
- 631 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
- (781) 329-4777
- Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Small Claims: Up to $7,000
Jurisdiction
- Serves 7 municipalities
- Norfolk County District Court
- Population: 150,000+
- Civil claims up to $50,000
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Dedham District Court Information
Small Claims Session
Claims up to $7,000
No attorneys allowed
Monday mornings at 9:00 AM
Quick resolution process
Civil Division
Claims up to $50,000
Contract disputes
Personal injury cases
Property damage claims
Criminal Division
Misdemeanors
Felony arraignments
Probable cause hearings
Motor vehicle offenses
Housing Court
Summary process (evictions)
Landlord-tenant disputes
Code enforcement
Rent withholding cases
Phone Numbers
- Main Office: (781) 329-4777
- Clerk's Office: (781) 329-4700
- Probation Dept: (781) 329-9750
- Housing Specialist: (781) 329-4729
Court Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Small Claims: Monday 9:00 AM
- Motion Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday
- Closed weekends and state holidays
Physical Address
Dedham District Court
631 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
Near Routes 1 & 128/I-95
Small Claims
- • Maximum claim: $7,000
- • No attorneys allowed
- • Simplified procedures
- • Decision within 2 weeks
Civil Actions
- • Up to $50,000 in District Court
- • Over $50,000 goes to Superior Court
- • Discovery process available
- • Jury trials for claims over $25,000
Court Features
- • Electronic filing available
- • Interpreter services
- • ADA accessible facility
- • Free parking available
Dedham
County seat, pop. 25,000+
Needham
Pop. 32,000+
Norwood
Pop. 31,000+
Wellesley
Pop. 30,000+
Westwood
Pop. 16,000+
Dover
Pop. 6,000+
Medfield
Pop. 13,000+
Dedham District Court Filing Fees
- Entry Fee (up to $7,000)$40
- Surcharge$15
- Service by sheriff$35
- Service by mail$7
- PettyLawsuit Service$29 + court fees
- Under $25,000$90
- $25,001 - $50,000$240
- Surcharge$15
- Motion fee$60
- Default judgment$25
- Subpoena$8
- Execution$25
- Appeal filing$300
- CD of proceedings$35
- Certified copy$2.50/page
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How to File at Dedham District Court
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Complete forms (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($55-$255)
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Important Information for Dedham District Court Filers
- Small Claims: Maximum $7,000
- District Court Civil: Up to $50,000
- Superior Court: Over $50,000
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 6 years
- Oral contracts: 6 years
- Property damage: 3 years
- Personal injury: 3 years
- Statement of Small Claim
- Evidence (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address
- Filing fee or fee waiver application
- Contract disputes
- Security deposit returns
- Property damage claims
- Unpaid wages or services
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit at Dedham District Court?
Small Claims Court at Dedham District Court handles cases up to $7,000. Cases are heard on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. No attorneys are allowed in small claims court. PettyLawsuit charges a $29 service fee to help you prepare and file your case (court fees apply separately).
Where is Dedham District Court located?
Dedham District Court is located at 631 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026. The courthouse is near Route 1 and Route 128/I-95. Parking is available in the courthouse lot and on nearby streets. The court is accessible by MBTA commuter rail at Dedham Corporate Center station.
How much does it cost to file at Dedham District Court?
Filing fees at Dedham District Court are: Small Claims (up to $7,000) - $40 entry fee plus $15 surcharge, Civil claims - $90-$240 depending on amount plus surcharges. Service fees are additional. PettyLawsuit offers filing assistance for a $29 service fee, helping you save time and avoid errors (court fees are additional).
What areas does Dedham District Court serve?
Dedham District Court serves seven communities in Norfolk County: Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, and Westwood. The court has jurisdiction over criminal, civil, housing, and small claims matters for these municipalities, serving a population of over 150,000 residents.