Cumberland County's Busiest Court
Portland Small Claims Court
District Court at 205 Newbury Street • Serving Greater Portland Area
Location
205 Newbury St
Hours
8AM-4PM M-F
Phone
(207) 822-4200
Population Served
303,000+
Portland District Court Information
Cumberland County's primary court serving Portland and surrounding communities
Court Details
Full Address
Portland District Court
205 Newbury Street
Portland, ME 04101
Contact Information
Phone: (207) 822-4200
Fax: (207) 822-4201
TTY: 711 (Maine Relay)
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed: Weekends & State Holidays
Small Claims Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Parking & Transportation
Parking Options
- • Court Parking Lot: Limited free parking (2-hour limit)
- • Newbury Street Garage: $3/hour, 200 spaces
- • Street Parking: Metered, $1.50/hour
- • Elm Street Garage: 5-minute walk, $2/hour
Public Transportation
- Metro Bus: Routes 1, 5, 8 stop at Congress & Franklin
- Amtrak: Portland Transportation Center (1.5 miles)
Tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to find parking and go through security.
Communities Served by Portland District Court
File here if defendant lives or incident occurred in these areas
Portland
South Portland
Westbrook
Cape Elizabeth
Falmouth
Cumberland
Yarmouth
North Yarmouth
Freeport
Pownal
Gray
New Gloucester
Scarborough
Gorham
Windham
Raymond
Most Common Portland Small Claims Cases
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
35%
Security deposits, property damage, unpaid rent
Auto Accidents & Repairs
25%
Vehicle damage, faulty repairs, parking disputes
Consumer Complaints
20%
Defective products, service disputes, warranties
Contract Disputes
20%
Unpaid invoices, breach of agreement, services
Portland-Specific Filing Information
Court Schedule
- Small Claims Hearings: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 AM
- Mediation Sessions: Wednesdays (by appointment)
- Disclosure Hearings: Fridays at 1:30 PM
Court Staff & Resources
- Clerk's Office: Room 101, forms assistance available
- Law Library: 2nd floor, free public access
- Volunteer Lawyers Project: Free consultations Mondays
Average Processing Times
Filing to Service:5-7 days
Service to Hearing:30-45 days
Hearing to Judgment:Same day
Appeal Period:30 days
Portland Court Insider Tips
Best Filing Days: Avoid Mondays and Fridays when the court is busiest. Tuesday-Thursday mornings have shorter wait times.
Parking Strategy: The Elm Street Garage offers all-day parking for $15. It's a 5-minute walk but saves money if your case runs long.
Payment Methods: The court accepts cash, checks, and money orders. No credit cards accepted for filing fees.
Best Call Times: Call between 2-4 PM for shortest hold times. Mornings are extremely busy with court proceedings.
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