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Courthouse Locations
Updated:
March 19, 2015Below 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
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
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:
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 County 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 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
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. Schoerig Annex.
