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San Diego Courthouses<\/h1>\n
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San Diego: known for the Chargers and the Padres, beautiful beaches and Taco Tuesdays, it\u2019s hard to imagine much going wrong when you live in a place this lovely. But legal problems can make even sunny days look bleak, and navigating the court system in sprawling San Diego County can be tricky. This page on San Diego courthouse resources can help you find your way and make life a little easier. <\/p>\n

Listed first are the Superior Courts of San Diego County. These courts hear all kinds of cases and have several courthouse locations. Some locations handle several types of cases, while others focus on one type of legal issue, such as family law. If you\u2019ve already been to Superior Court and you want to appeal a final judgment, Appeal Courts are listed next. Finally, federal courts located in San Diego, such as immigration, bankruptcy and U.S. district courts, are listed at the end of the page. <\/p>\n

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    \n \n Central Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1100 Union Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 844-2700\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The Central Courthouse is the County’s full-service, consolidated courthouse and contains Criminal Courts, Family Courts, and Probate Courts, and also contains Small Claims services. It also houses the San Diego Sheriff\u2019s Office. There is a fee for parking in nearby public lots.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Hall of Justice Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    330 West Broadway<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 450-7275\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The Hall of Justice Courthouse houses the Superior Court\u2019s Civil Courts, including small claims, arbitration and mediation, as well as the Downtown Jury Lounge and Jury Services. There is a fee for parking in nearby public lots.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Kearny Mesa Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    8950 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92123<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (858) 634-1800\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The Kearny Mesa Courthouse hears matters involving minor traffic offenses, small claims and juvenile infractions. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 to noon on Fridays. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Juvenile Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    2851 Meadowlark Drive<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92123<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (858) 634-1600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The Juvenile Courthouse hears cases involving minors, including misdemeanor traffic violations, delinquency cases, and dependency cases involving questions of abuse or neglect. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n East County Regional Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    250 East Main Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n El Cajon,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92020<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 456-4100\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The East County Regional Center hears all kinds of cases in East San Diego County, including some civil cases, traffic violations, criminal cases, family court issues and small claims.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n North County Regional Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    325 South Melrose Dr.\u2028<\/p>\n \n

    \n Vista,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92081<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (760) 201-8600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The North County Regional Center is a full service branch court and hears cases in North San Diego County, including civil cases, traffic violations, criminal cases, family court issues, small claims, probate and juvenile court issues.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n South County Regional Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    500 3rd Avenue\u2028<\/p>\n \n

    \n Chula Vista,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 91910<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 746-6200\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The South County Regional Center hears criminal, family law and juvenile dependency cases. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Appeals Court<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n 4th District Court of Appeal, Division One\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    750 B Street, Suite 300<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 744-0760\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The 4th<\/sup> District Court Appeal, Division One, reviews final decisions by the lower Superior Courts of San Diego County. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n San Diego Immigration Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    401 West “A” Street, Suite 800\u2028<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 557-6052\n \n \n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n East Mesa Immigration Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    446 Alta Road, Suite 5400<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92158<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 661-3327\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    This court conducts hearings for immigrants who have been detained by the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Federal Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    221 West Broadway<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 557-5600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    This court hears cases involving federal law in San Diego and Imperial Counties. There is a fee for parking in nearby public lots.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Jacob Weinberger U.S. Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    325 West F Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Diego,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 92101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (619) 557-5620\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    This court hears bankruptcy cases. You can file for bankruptcy and request forms and information at this location.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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