Courthouse in Orange County, CA
Last updated at 2022-02-11T04:14:40.374Z
Address
700 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana CA 92701
Hours of operation
The hours of operation for the Small Claims department is Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Fridays, the department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Court fees
Up to $100
Clerk phone number
(657) 622-6878
Mailing Address
700 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana CA 92701
General info
The presiding judge is the Honorable Corey Cramin. Cramin is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Law. Before being appointed to the bench, he was a private associate at a law firm and also was president of the ABTO (American Board of Trial Advocates). Cramin was additionally a judge at the Municipal Court of Orange Conuty. He has been a judge in Orange County since his appointment in 1997.
Parking is available through either city meters or through one of the six parking lots available in the court complex. All parking is timed and paid.
If taking public transportation, Orange County Transportation Authority offers routes and lines in the direction of the courthouse.For more information about public transit lines and routes provided by Orange County Transportation Authourity, go to the following url.
Drive to the intersection of Flower and Civic Center Dr. Drive East and you will find the Civic Center Complex. The Small Claims department is on the first floor. If you entering the courthouse through the Plaza of the Flags entrance, turn right to easily locate the Small Claims department, right next to Records.
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