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Los Angeles Family Court Directory

Complete directory of addresses, phone numbers, business hours, assigned judges, parking information, and current filing fee schedules for all family courts serving Downey, Norwalk, Bellflower, Whittier, and surrounding Southeast Los Angeles communities.

SELA Family Courthouse Locations

The following courthouses handle family law matters for Southeast Los Angeles County residents. Hours and contact information are current as of 2026. Always verify before your hearing date.

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Downey Courthouse

Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Address

7500 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242

Phone Numbers

General: (562) 658-0500
Criminal: (562) 803-7050
Civil/Small Claims: (562) 803-7044

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2nd & 4th Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Clerk's Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Family Law Services

Call the Family Law Call Center at (213) 633-6363 for case information. Self-Help appointments via (213) 830-0845.

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Norwalk Courthouse

Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Address

12720 Norwalk Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone Numbers

General: (562) 345-3700
Family Law: (562) 807-7300
Conciliation: (562) 807-7271
Probate: (562) 807-7263

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and court holidays

Parking

City of Norwalk paid parking lot adjacent to courthouse. Street parking available with posted restrictions.

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Bellflower Courthouse

Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic
Address

10025 East Flower Street
Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone Numbers

General: (562) 345-3300
Recorded Info: (562) 804-8025
Traffic: (562) 804-8024

Business Hours

Building: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Clerk's Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mon – Fri (Closed holidays)

Appointments

Strongly encouraged for Clerk's Office and Self-Help services. Call (562) 345-3300 to schedule.

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Whittier Courthouse

Family Law, Restraining Orders
Address

7339 South Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602

Phone Numbers

General: (562) 968-2699
Dept. 102: (562) 968-2701
Dept. 201: (562) 968-2704
Dept. 202: (562) 968-2705
Dept. 302: (562) 968-2707

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Note: Does not process initial divorce filings.

Family Law Departments

Dept. 102 (General FL), Dept. 201 (General FL), Dept. 202 (General FL), Dept. 301 (Restraining Orders), Dept. 302 (General FL)

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Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

Family Law, Civil, Criminal
Address

275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone Numbers

General: (562) 256-3100
Dept. S14: (562) 256-1475
Dept. S15: (562) 256-1480
Dept. S16: (562) 256-1485

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Modern facility with digital check-in kiosks

Parking

Public parking structure adjacent to courthouse (paid).

SELA Family Law Judges & Commissioners

Current judicial assignments for family law departments in Southeast Los Angeles County courthouses. Assignments are subject to change; verify before your hearing date.

Courthouse Department Judge / Commissioner Phone Assignment
Whittier
7339 S. Painter Ave
102 Hon. A. Verónica Sauceda (562) 968-2701 General Family Law
201 Hon. Tiffany W. Tai (562) 968-2704 General Family Law
202 Commr. Maria J. Santos (562) 968-2705 General Family Law
301 Commr. Susel Carrillo-Orellana (562) 968-2706 Restraining Order Hearings
302 Hon. LaRonda J. McCoy (562) 968-2707 General Family Law
Long Beach
275 Magnolia Ave
S14 Hon. Diana W. Tsang (562) 256-1475 General Family Law
S15 Hon. James C. Horan (562) 256-1480 General Family Law
S16 Hon. Christine Rodriguez Tyler (562) 256-1485 General Family Law
Norwalk
12720 Norwalk Blvd
Various Hon. Roger Ito (562) 345-3714 Criminal (Limited Felony)
Various Hon. Andrew C. Kim (562) 345-3729 Criminal
Stanley Mosk (Downtown)
111 N. Hill St
2 Hon. Shelley Kaufman (Supervising Judge) (213) 633-0252 Master Calendar
2B Hon. Scott J. Nord (213) 633-0632 General Family Law
64 Hon. Mark Juhas (213) 633-1064 Dedicated Trial Court
83 Hon. David I. Wasserman (213) 830-0783 General Family Law
84 Hon. Michelle L. Kazadi (213) 830-0784 General Family Law

For a complete directory of all LA County family law departments, download the Official Family Law Departments Directory (PDF) from the LA Superior Court.

Parking & Transportation Maps

Parking availability varies by courthouse. Plan ahead to avoid delays. All courthouses are accessible via public transit.

🚗 Downey Courthouse Parking

  • Accessible Parking: 7 reserved spaces on the east side of the main entrance
  • General Parking: Limited street parking; commercial lots nearby
  • Public Transit: Metro Bus lines serve Imperial Highway
  • Accessibility: Ramps on east and west sides; wheelchair-accessible restrooms and courtrooms

🚗 Norwalk Courthouse Parking

  • General Parking: City of Norwalk paid parking lot adjacent to courthouse
  • Street Parking: Available with posted time restrictions; watch for street sweeping
  • Public Transit: Norwalk Transit and Metro Bus connections
  • Accessibility: Accessible entrances and elevators available

🚗 Bellflower Courthouse Parking

  • General Parking: Free 4-tier parking structure behind the library off Civic Center Drive
  • Street Parking: Available on surrounding streets; watch for posted signs
  • Juror Parking: Designated juror parking in structure
  • Accessibility: Accessible parking on first level of structure; accessible paths to all courtrooms

🚗 Whittier Courthouse Parking

  • General Parking: Public parking lot adjacent to courthouse
  • Street Parking: Residential and commercial street parking nearby
  • Public Transit: Montebello Bus Lines and Metro connections
  • Note: This courthouse does not process initial divorce filings

🚗 Long Beach Courthouse Parking

  • General Parking: Public parking structure adjacent to courthouse (paid)
  • Public Transit: Long Beach Transit and Metro Blue Line access
  • Accessibility: Full ADA compliance with digital check-in kiosks
💡 Parking Tip: Arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure parking and pass through security screening. All LA County courthouses prohibit weapons, pepper spray, and certain electronic devices. View full security policy →

Family Law Filing Fee Schedule (2026)

Current filing fees for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Fees effective January 1, 2026. Download official fee schedule (PDF).

Initial Filing Fees

Document TypeFeeAuthority
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Domestic Partnership (First Paper) $435 GC 70670(b)
Response to Dissolution Petition (First Paper) $435 GC 70670(d)
First Paper in Family Law Matter (Non-Dissolution) $435 GC 70670(a)
Response in Family Law Matter (Non-Dissolution) $435 GC 70670(c)
Settlement Agreement / Stipulation for Judgment (Defaulted Respondent) No Fee GC 70677(c)
Appearance, Stipulation & Waiver (Armed Forces) No Fee GC 70673

Motions, Orders & Subsequent Filings

Document TypeFeeAuthority
Motion, Application, or Order to Show Cause (Family Law) $60 GC 70677(a)
Additional Charge for Custody/Visitation Modification $25 GC 70678
Stipulation and Order (No Hearing Required) $20 GC 70677(c)
Stipulation Without Order No Fee GC 70677(b)(7)
Stipulation re: Termination of Marital Status No Fee GC 70671(c)

No-Fee Filings

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Petition, response, modification, or enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders. No Fee

GC 70671(t), FC 6222

Minor Free From Parental Custody

Proceedings to declare a minor free from parental custody and control. No Fee

FC 7806, 7841

DCSS Child Support Cases

First or subsequent papers filed by Department of Child Support Services. No Fee

GC 6103.9, 70672

Copy & Certification Fees

ServiceFeeAuthority
Certified Copy of Paper/Record $40 GC 70626(a)(4)
Preparing Copy (Per Page) $0.50 GC 70627(a)
Comparison of Copy with Original (Per Page) $1.00 GC 70627(b)
Exemplification of Record $50 GC 70628
Certified Copy of Dissolution Record (Public Agency) $10 GC 70674
Certified Copy of Dissolution Record (Other) $15 GC 70674
⚠️ Fee Waiver Available: If you cannot afford filing fees, you may qualify for a fee waiver by filing Judicial Council Form FW-001 (Request to Waive Court Fees). Qualification is based on income, public benefits status, and financial hardship. Learn more about fee waivers →

Family Law Call Center

For case information, procedural questions, and general family law inquiries across all LA County courthouses:

(213) 633-6363

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (except court holidays)

Self-Help Call Center (213) 830-0845
AB 1058 Child Support Commissioner (213) 351-7500
Traffic Call Center (213) 633-6300

Multilingual services available. Appointments strongly encouraged for in-person clerk services.