Courthouse in Kern County, CA
Last updated at 2022-02-11T04:12:49.369Z
Address
132 East Coso Avenue, Ridgecrest CA 93555
Hours of operation
<p>The hours of operation for the Ridgecrest Superior Court are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</p>
Court fees
Up to $100
Clerk phone number
(760) 384-5900
Mailing Address
132 East Coso Avenue, Ridgecrest CA 93555
General info
Ridgecrest has two presiding supervising judges, the Honorable Lisa Pacione and the Honorable Kenneth Pritchard. Judge Pacione, a Democrat, is a graduate of the Pepperdine School of Law. Before being appointed to the bench, Pacione worked in private practice and most recently was the commissioner of the Kern court. Judge Pritchard is graduate of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Before being appointed to the bench, Pritchard worked as a lawyer in private practice in Ridgecrest.
Parking is available for visitors in the parking lot at the front of the courthouse.
The busiest times of day at the Ridgecrest Superior court are the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
If taking public transport to the Ridgecrest Superior Court, Kern Transit offers routes and lines towards the courthouse. For more information regarding public transit from Kern Transit, go to the following url.
The Rdigecrest Superior Court is can be found on the southern part of the complex. The sign on North China Lake Boulebvard is adjacent to the court complex.
If in need of a meal before or after going to the courthouse, Kristy's Family Restaurant is a local establishment that serves traditional diner food. Located on S China Lake Blvd., Kristy's Family Restuarant is three minute drive from the courthouse. Another option for a meal is Ephen Tacos SmokeHouse Junction. Ephen Tacos SmokeHouse Junction serves tacos and other Mexican cuisine. Located on East Ridgecrest Blvd., Ephen Tacos Smokehouse Junction is a 2 minute drive or 13 minute walk from the Ridgecrest Courthouse. If looking for a quick cup of coffee, there is a Starbucks on N China Lake Blvd. and only a four minute drive from the courthouse.