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.
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.
7500 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
General: (562) 658-0500
Criminal: (562) 803-7050
Civil/Small Claims: (562) 803-7044
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.
Call the Family Law Call Center at (213) 633-6363 for case information. Self-Help appointments via (213) 830-0845.
12720 Norwalk Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
General: (562) 345-3700
Family Law: (562) 807-7300
Conciliation: (562) 807-7271
Probate: (562) 807-7263
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and court holidays
City of Norwalk paid parking lot adjacent to courthouse. Street parking available with posted restrictions.
10025 East Flower Street
Bellflower, CA 90706
General: (562) 345-3300
Recorded Info: (562) 804-8025
Traffic: (562) 804-8024
Building: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Clerk's Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mon – Fri (Closed holidays)
Strongly encouraged for Clerk's Office and Self-Help services. Call (562) 345-3300 to schedule.
7339 South Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602
General: (562) 968-2699
Dept. 102: (562) 968-2701
Dept. 201: (562) 968-2704
Dept. 202: (562) 968-2705
Dept. 302: (562) 968-2707
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Note: Does not process initial divorce filings.
Dept. 102 (General FL), Dept. 201 (General FL), Dept. 202 (General FL), Dept. 301 (Restraining Orders), Dept. 302 (General FL)
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
General: (562) 256-3100
Dept. S14: (562) 256-1475
Dept. S15: (562) 256-1480
Dept. S16: (562) 256-1485
Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Modern facility with digital check-in kiosks
Public parking structure adjacent to courthouse (paid).
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 availability varies by courthouse. Plan ahead to avoid delays. All courthouses are accessible via public transit.
Current filing fees for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Fees effective January 1, 2026. Download official fee schedule (PDF).
| Document Type | Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Document Type | Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Petition, response, modification, or enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders. No Fee
GC 70671(t), FC 6222Proceedings to declare a minor free from parental custody and control. No Fee
FC 7806, 7841First or subsequent papers filed by Department of Child Support Services. No Fee
GC 6103.9, 70672| Service | Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
For case information, procedural questions, and general family law inquiries across all LA County courthouses:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (except court holidays)
Multilingual services available. Appointments strongly encouraged for in-person clerk services.
