Courthouses We Serve Across Southern California

Going to court can be intimidating, especially if you are not sure where to park, which building handles your case, or how a specific venue manages its daily docket. Stein & Markus regularly litigates cases across Southern California. Over the years, our attorneys have appeared in courtrooms throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

Knowing the details of each location helps us plan ahead and give you practical guidance before you set foot in the courtroom. 

Below is a guide to the local courthouses where we represent clients, along with key details about addresses, phone numbers, cases heard, and parking.

Los Angeles County Courthouses

Los Angeles County operates a wide network of trial courts. A key detail to keep in mind for LA County is that judicial room assignments rotate on a weekly basis. You can verify specific judges through the county’s official Judicial Officers directory.

Alhambra Courthouse

• Address: 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801
• Phone: (626) 293-2100
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/alh/courtrooms
• Judges: Assignments rotate regularly—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil (limited) and Criminal (felony & misdemeanor); serves Alhambra, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, Rosemead, Temple City
• Parking: Surface lot at 150 W. Commonwealth Ave. (between 1st & 2nd St.), flat rate $8, Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., no in-and-out

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center

• Address: 210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Phone: (213) 628-7700 (general) | Felony: (213) 893-0751 | Misdemeanor: (213) 974-1568
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/ccb/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Criminal only—LA County's primary felony courthouse (major felony arraignments, prelims, trials); one of the busiest criminal courthouses in the country
• Parking: No dedicated free lot; paid public/private garages in the Civic Center area; Metro Red/Purple Line "Civic Center/Grand Park" station adjacent

Compton Courthouse

• Address: 200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220
• Phone: (310) 761-4300
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/com/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Juvenile Justice, Small Claims, Traffic; serves Compton, Lynwood, Paramount, Carson
• Parking: Public lots/metered parking nearby

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

• Address: 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Phone: (562) 256-3100 (general) | Criminal: (562) 256-2314
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/LB/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Juvenile Justice, Small Claims, and Traffic—full-service
• Parking: Paid public parking structure at 101 S. Magnolia Ave.

Inglewood Courthouse

• Address: One Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
• Phone: (310) 419-1300
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/ing/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic; serves Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Gardena
• Parking: Public lot near courthouse (check on-site signage)

Norwalk Courthouse

• Address: 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
• Phone: (562) 345-3700 (general) | Criminal intake: (562) 345-0896
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/se/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil, criminal, and mental health matters
• Parking: Public parking adjacent to the courthouse

San Fernando Courthouse

• Address: 900 Third Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
• Phone: (818) 256-1800
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/las/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Criminal only (felony & misdemeanor); serves San Fernando, Sylmar, Pacoima, and Sun Valley
• Parking: Public lot near courthouse

Torrance Courthouse

• Address: 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
• Phone: (310) 787-3700
• Website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/sba/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard: Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Traffic; serves Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Palos Verdes
• Parking: Public lot/structure adjacent

Van Nuys Courthouse 

Note: This courthouse is divided into 2 buildings. Criminal cases are in the West building.

• Address (West/criminal): 14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | Phone: (818) 989-6900
• Address (East/civil-family, no criminal): 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | Phone: (818) 901-4600
• Website: West: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/LAV/detail; East: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/apps/courthouse/NW/detail
• Judges: Rotates—verify via the Judicial Officers directory
• Cases heard (West): Criminal, Traffic; serves Van Nuys, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Reseda, and Woodland Hills
• Parking: Public lot/structure serving both buildings

Orange County Criminal Courthouses

Central Justice Center

• Address: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
• Phone: (657) 622-5200 (general) | (657) 622-6878 (facilities)
• Website: https://www.occourts.org/location/central-justice-center
• Judges: Presiding Judge (countywide): Hon. Craig E. Arthur; Assistant Presiding: Hon. Sheila F. Hanson—department assignments rotate; verify at Judicial Officers of the Court.
• Cases heard: OC's main criminal courthouse—majority of felony arraignments, prelims, and trials; also Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer; serves Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Orange, and Villa Park
• Parking: No free parking except for jurors (P1 lot, 1020 Civic Center Dr., ~2 blocks away, 7'0" height limit); otherwise, metered street/paid lots

Harbor Justice Center – Newport Beach

• Address: 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
• Phone: (657) 622-5700
• Website: https://www.occourts.org/location/harbor-justice-center-newport-beach
• Judges: Rotates—verify at Judicial Officers of the Court.
• Cases heard: Criminal and traffic; serves Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills/Niguel/Woods, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, and San Juan Capistrano
• Parking: On-site public parking lot

North Justice Center

• Address: 1275 North Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
• Phone: (657) 622-5600
• Website: https://www.occourts.org/location/north-justice-center
• Judges: Rotates—verify at Judicial Officers of the Court.
• Cases heard: Criminal and traffic; serves Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, Orange, Placentia, Brea, Yorba Linda, and La Habra
• Parking: Public/street parking near courthouse (call ahead for specifics)

West Justice Center - Stephen K. Tamura

• Address: 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
• Phone: (657) 622-5800
• Website: https://www.occourts.org/location/stephen-k-tamura-west-justice-center
• Judges: Rotates—verify at Judicial Officers of the Court.
• Cases heard: Criminal and traffic; serves Westminster, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Los Alamitos, and Stanton
• Parking: On-site public parking lot

San Diego County

Downtown San Diego — Central Courthouse

• Address: 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
• Phone: (619) 844-2700 (general) | Criminal: (619) 844-2400
• Website: https://sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/generalinformation/courtlocations/centralcourthouse2
• Judges: Rotates—verify via Department Assignments
• Cases heard: San Diego's main criminal courthouse—felony & misdemeanor arraignments, prelims, and trials; also appeals, probate, and family court services. Opened in 2017.
• Parking: No free parking downtown; the court does not validate. Paid public lots/garages nearby; metered street parking has a strict 2-hour limit. Trolley/bus/coaster recommended.

Chula Vista — South County Division

• Address: 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
• Phone: (619) 746-6100
• Website: https://sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/generalinformation/courtlocations/southcountyregional
• Judges: Rotates—verify via Department Assignments
• Cases heard: Criminal matters for Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, southern San Diego County
• Parking: Free but limited on-site parking

El Cajon — East County Division

• Address: 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
• Phone: (619) 456-4100
• Website: https://sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/generalinformation/courtlocations/eastcountyregional
• Judges: Rotates—verify via Department Assignments
• Cases heard: Criminal matters for El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Alpine
• Parking: Free but limited on-site parking

Vista — North County Division

• Address: 325 South Melrose Drive, Suite 100, Vista, CA 92081
• Phone: (760) 201-8600
• Website: https://sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/generalinformation/courtlocations/northcountycourthouse
• Judges: Rotates—verify via Department Assignments
• Cases heard: Criminal matters for Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, and San Marcos
• Parking: Free but limited, South Building