California · Lake County

Small Claims Court in Lake 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 Lake 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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Lake County

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

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Clearlake
Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division
7000-A South Center Drive, Clearlake, CA, 95422
(707) 994-6598

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 Lake County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division in Clearlake. Lake County covers 15 ZIP codes, including the Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks and Clearlake Park areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk phone

(707) 994-6598

In this county

Filing in Lake County

Small claims in Lake County

Lake County, California, has a population of 67,764 and is served by the Superior Court of California, which handles small claims cases in the county. Small claims matters are heard at the Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division, located at 7000-A South Center Drive in Clearlake, 95422. The court can be reached by telephone at (707) 994-6598, and information is posted at http://www.lake.courts.ca.gov/. Electronic filing is available. The small claims limit in California is $12,500. The county covers communities including Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Cobb, Finley, Glenhaven, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Lucerne, Middletown, Nice, Upper Lake, and Witter Springs, with ZIP codes such as 95423, 95424, 95426, 95435, 95443, 95451, 95453, 95457, 95458, 95461, 95464, 95467, 95485, and 95493. Lake County lies near Colusa County, Glenn County, and Mendocino County.

Where Lake County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division

7000-A South Center Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422

Lake County at a glance

Population67,764
Court sits inClearlake
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county15
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Lake County

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

Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Cobb, Finley, Glenhaven, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Lucerne, Middletown, Nice, Upper Lake, Witter Springs.

ZIP codes:

954229542395424954269543595443954519545395457954589546195464954679548595493

Lake County in context

Lake County is the 41st most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 67,764 residents. Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division, in Clearlake, is about 36 miles from the Mendocino County courthouse in Fort Bragg.

Nearby counties

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

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Lake 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 Lake County

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

Lake 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 Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of Lake: Clearlake Division, 7000-A South Center Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422. Phone: (707) 994-6598.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Cobb, Finley, Glenhaven, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Lucerne, Middletown, Nice, Upper Lake, Witter Springs.

Official sources

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

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