Los Angeles County Superior Court

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38

Courthouse Locations

5

Major Divisions

10M+

County Residents

#1

Largest in US

LA Superior Court Divisions

The Los Angeles County Superior Court is divided into specialized divisions, each handling specific types of cases with dedicated judges and procedures.

Small Claims Division
Up to $10,000

For disputes involving money owed, property damage, or breach of contract

Filing: $30-$75
Available at all 38 locations
Learn more about small claims division
Civil Division
Unlimited & Limited

Personal injury, contract disputes, real estate matters

Filing: $435-$450+
Stanley Mosk, Norwalk, Van Nuys, Long Beach
Family Law Division
All family matters

Divorce, custody, support, domestic violence restraining orders

Filing: $435+
10 dedicated family law courthouses
Criminal Division
Misdemeanors & Felonies

All criminal prosecutions in LA County

Filing: N/A
24 criminal courthouses
Traffic Division
All traffic violations

Moving violations, parking tickets, DUI cases

Filing: Varies by violation
8 dedicated traffic courts

Major LA County Courthouse Locations

While there are 38 courthouse locations, these are the main facilities serving different regions of Los Angeles County.

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

111 N Hill St, Los Angeles 90012
(213) 830-0800
Civil & Small Claims

Main courthouse, 60+ courtrooms

Norwalk Courthouse

12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk 90650
(562) 807-7266
All case types

Serves Southeast LA County

Van Nuys Courthouse East

6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 91401
(818) 901-4700
Civil, Small Claims, Family

Serves San Fernando Valley

Long Beach Courthouse

275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach 90802
(562) 256-3100
All case types

Serves South Bay area

Santa Monica Courthouse

1725 Main St, Santa Monica 90401
(310) 255-1800
Civil, Small Claims, Traffic

Serves West LA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many courthouses does LA County Superior Court have?

Los Angeles County Superior Court operates 38 courthouse locations throughout the county, making it the largest unified superior court system in the United States. Each courthouse handles different case types and serves specific geographic regions.

What divisions does LA County Superior Court have?

LA County Superior Court has multiple divisions: Small Claims (up to $10,000), Civil (unlimited and limited), Family Law, Criminal, Traffic, Probate, Juvenile, and Mental Health. Each division has specialized judges and procedures.

Where is the main LA County courthouse?

The Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is the main courthouse and serves as the central hub for civil cases. It's the largest courthouse in LA County with over 60 courtrooms.

What cases does LA Superior Court handle?

LA Superior Court handles all state-level cases in Los Angeles County including: small claims (up to $10,000), civil lawsuits, criminal cases, family law matters, traffic violations, probate proceedings, and juvenile cases.

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