Los Angeles Family Law Courthouses

Family Law Courthouse Locations in Los Angeles County

Below is a list of the primary courthouses that handle family law matters in Los Angeles County, including contact information and the types of cases each court typically processes.

Stanley Mosk Courthouse – Central Los Angeles

111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 830-0800

Notes: The busiest family law courthouse in LA County. Public transit accessible; multiple nearby paid parking lots.

Pasadena Courthouse

300 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 396-3390

Notes: Serves the San Gabriel Valley; more manageable volume than downtown locations.

Van Nuys Courthouse East

6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Phone: (818) 901-4600

Notes: Covers the San Fernando Valley; parking and public transit are available nearby.

Pomona Courthouse

400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 802-1100

Notes: Ideal for East LA County residents.

Whittier Courthouse

7339 S. Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: (562) 968-2699

Notes: Does not process divorce filings; cases may be transferred depending on filing type.

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 256-3100

Notes: Serves Long Beach and nearby South Bay cities; modern courthouse with digital check-in kiosks.

Torrance Courthouse

825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 787-3700

Notes: Serves the South Bay, including Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and surrounding communities.

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

42011 4th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone: (661) 483-5500

Notes: Main courthouse serving the Antelope Valley area. Free public parking is available on the south and the east sides of the courthouse.

Chatsworth Courthouse

9425 Penfield Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Phone: (818) 407-2200

Notes: Serves the northwestern region of Los Angeles County.

Compton Courthouse

200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220
Phone: (310) 761-4300

Notes: Covers the South Central region of Los Angeles County.

Metropolitan Courthouse

1945 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 745-3200

Notes: Located near downtown Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Courthouse

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

Notes: Serves the western coastal communities of Los Angeles County.

Courthouse Security and Prohibited Items

All visitors to Los Angeles County courthouses must pass through security screening. Weapons—including firearms, knives, pepper spray, and any items that could be used as weapons—are strictly prohibited. Other banned items include illegal drugs, flammable substances, and certain tools or sharp objects. Only authorized law enforcement officers or individuals with written court approval may carry firearms.

Failure to follow these security procedures may result in denied entry, fines, or prosecution. For full details, view the General Order on Court Security.