California · Kings County

Small Claims Court in Kings County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Kings County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Kings County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Hanford
The Superior Court of California County of Kings
1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA, 93230
(559) 582-1010

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Kings County are handled at The Superior Court of California County of Kings in Hanford. Kings County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Armona, Avenal and Corcoran areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Kings County

Small claims in Kings County

Small claims cases in Kings County, California are handled by The Superior Court of California County of Kings, located at 1640 Kings County Drive in Hanford, 93230, as part of the Superior Court of California system. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The county has a population of 154,913 and includes communities such as Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Kettleman City, Lemoore, and Stratford, along with ZIP codes including 93202, 93204, 93212, 93230, and 93245. Kings County lies near Fresno County, San Luis Obispo County, and Tulare County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court accepts electronic filing. Questions about small claims matters can be directed to the court by telephone at (559) 582-1010, and further information is published on the court website at http://www.kings.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Kings County hears these cases

The Superior Court of California County of Kings

1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Kings County at a glance

Population154,913
Court sits inHanford
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Kings County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Kettleman City, Lemoore, Stratford.

ZIP codes:

932029320493212932309323293239932459324693266

Kings County in context

Kings County is the 33rd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 154,913 residents. The Superior Court of California County of Kings, in Hanford, is about 14 miles from the Fresno County courthouse in Fresno and 46 miles from the San Luis Obispo County courthouse in San Luis Obispo.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Kings County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Kings County

$12,500
Maximum claim
$12,500 maximum
$30–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by California

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Kings County

Filing fee
$30–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Kings County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for a business.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$75.
Where do you file?+
At The Superior Court of California County of Kings.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
The Superior Court of California County of Kings, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (559) 582-1010.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Kettleman City, Lemoore, Stratford.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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