Los Angeles County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (Superior Court) • Population: 10,014,009
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Address
111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone
(213) 830-0803Court Website
https://www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims.htmLocal Tips
- Multiple courthouses across LA County — check your hearing notice for the correct location
- The Stanley Mosk Courthouse has limited parking; use public transit or arrive early
- Small Claims Advisor available at (213) 974-9759 for free pre-filing help
How to File in Los Angeles County
Determine if your case qualifies for California small claims court (up to $12,500)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Los Angeles County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (Superior Court)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in California
Important Rules in California
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Los Angeles County, California, visit your local courthouse at 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or the Small Claims Court (Superior Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($30 - $75), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $12,500.
The maximum you can sue for in California small claims court is $12,500. This limit applies to all counties including Los Angeles County.
In California, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Los Angeles County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in California typically takes 30-70 days. Timelines in Los Angeles County may vary depending on court schedules.
Other Counties in California
San Diego County
Orange County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
Santa Clara County
Alameda County
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