Bay Area Small Claims Courts

Filing guides, court addresses, fees, and tips for all 9 Bay Area counties — free resources for tenants pursuing security deposit claims.

Alameda County Small Claims Court

Alameda County

24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544

Contra Costa County Small Claims Court

Contra Costa County

725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Marin County Small Claims Court

Marin County

Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94903

Napa County Small Claims Court

Napa County

825 Brown Street, First Floor, Napa, CA 94559

San Francisco Small Claims Court

San Francisco County

400 McAllister Street, Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102

San Mateo County Small Claims Court

San Mateo County

400 County Center, 1st Floor, Room A, Redwood City, CA 94063

Santa Clara County Small Claims Court

Santa Clara County

191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Solano County Small Claims Court

Solano County

580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533

Sonoma County Small Claims Court

Sonoma County

3055 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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