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Los Angeles County Court Information

The original Los Angeles County Courthouse, known as the Red Sandstone Courthouse, was built in 1891. After sustaining major damage in a 1933 earthquake, the courthouse was demolished in 1936. A replacement courthouse was not finished until 1958, and this is the current Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Locations

Airport Courthouse
11701 S. La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 725-3000

Alfred J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center Courthouse
1040 W. Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 483-5924

Alhambra Courthouse
150 West Commonwealth
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 293-2100

Bellflower Courthouse
10025 East Flower Street
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 345-3300

Beverly Hills Courthouse
9355 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 281-2400

Burbank Courthouse
300 East Olive
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 260-8400

Catalina Courthouse
215 Sumner Avenue
Avalon, CA 90704
(562) 256-3100

Central Arraignment Courthouse
429 Bauchet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-5600

Chatsworth Courthouse
9425 Penfield Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 407-2200

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
210 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-7700

Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Courthouse
201 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 307-8000

El Monte Courthouse
11234 East Valley Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 401-2200

Glendale Courthouse
600 East Broadway
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 265-6400

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 256-3100

Hollywood Courthouse
5925 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 441-1800

Inglewood Courthouse
One Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 419-1300

Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse
110 Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-8301

Metropolitan Courthouse
1945 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3200

Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse
42011 4th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 483-5500

Norwalk Courthouse
12720 Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 345-3700

Pasadena Courthouse
300 East Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-3300

Pomona Courthouse South
400 Civic Center Plaza
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 802-1100

San Fernando Courthouse
900 Third Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 256-1800

Santa Clarita Courthouse
23747 West Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 253-5600

Santa Monica Courthouse
1725 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 255-1840

Spring Street Courthouse
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 310-7000

Stanley Mosk Courthouse
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 830-0800

Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse
16350 Filbert Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 256-1180

Torrance Courthouse
825 Maple Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 787-3700

Van Nuys Courthouse East
6230 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-4600

Van Nuys Courthouse West
14400 Erwin Street Mall
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 989-6900

West Covina Courthouse
1427 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 430-2600

Whittier Courthouse
7339 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 968-2699

United States District Court
Central District of California
Western Division
First Street U.S. Courthouse
350 W 1st Street, Suite 4311
Los Angeles, CA 90012-4565
(213) 894-1565

United States District Court
Central District of California
Western Division
Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse
255 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3332
(213) 894-1565

County Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected position in Los Angeles County. The Clerk also functions as the County Recorder and Assessor. Duties include issuing marriage licenses and performing civil ceremonies, administering oaths of office, and maintaining many public records.

Dean C. Logan
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
(800) 201-8999

Chief Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

The primary duty of the Clerk of Court is record-keeping for the Superior Court. This includes maintaining court dockets, managing court documents and records, and transcribing court sessions. The Clerk also assists the judges and other court staff, managing jury selections, and collecting payments for the court.

David W. Slayton
Executive Officer/Clerk of Court
Executive Office, Room 105-E
(213) 830-0805

United States District Court

Los Angeles County is part of the Central District of California for the United States District Court. The Eastern division includes Riverside and Los Angeles Counties..

Dolly M. Gee is the Chief United States District Judge of the Central District of California. Brian D. Karth is the District Court Executive/Clerk of Court.

Superior Court

The Los Angeles County Superior Court is the general trial court. The legislature of California determines how many judges are in each court. Superior Court judges are elected to 6-year terms. In order to serve as a Superior Court judge, one must have practiced law in California or have served as a judge for at least 10 years.

Commissioners

Commissioners are judicial officers appointed by Superior Court judges. They have the authority to adjudicate cases and act as temporary judges. To be eligible to be appointed as a commissioner, one must be a member of the California State Bar for at least 10 years, or 5 years with a recommendation from the Presiding Judge.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases, both limited and unlimited. Limited cases are those involving $35,000 or less. Unlimited cases involve more than $35,000.

In Small Claims Court, the amount an individual can sue for is limited to $12,500. For a business, except for sole proprietors, that limit is $6,250.

Criminal Court

The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases, whether felonies or misdemeanors.

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship and competency.

Family Court

The Family Division hears cases regarding domestic relations. This includes things like name changes, adoptions, domestic partnership, divorce, custody, paternity, custody visitation, and child/spousal support.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation of those under age 18. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialty court designed to help veterans with mental health issues and/or substance abuse problems resulting from their military service. The program is designed to be approximately 18 months long. Participants first must plead guilty in a criminal case. Veterans who successfully complete the program may have their cases dismissed.

Drug Court

Drug Court provides an opportunity for non-violent offenders charged with certain felony offenses. Participants must agree to follow all terms of the program. It includes drug and alcohol testing, mandatory counseling and substance abuse treatment, and regular court appearances..The program lasts 6-9 months.