California · Madera County

Small Claims Court in Madera 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 Madera 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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Madera County

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

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Madera
Madera Superior Court - Civil Division
200 South "G" Street, Madera, CA, 93637
(559) 416-5525

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 Madera County are handled at Madera Superior Court - Civil Division in Madera. Madera County covers 13 ZIP codes, including the Ahwahnee, Bass Lake and Chowchilla areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Madera County

Small claims in Madera County

Residents of Madera County, California, which has a population of 165,432, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California. Small claims matters are handled at the Madera Superior Court - Civil Division, located at 200 South "G" Street in the city of Madera, 93637. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The claim limit in this county is $12,500. The court serves communities across the county, including Chowchilla, Coarsegold, North Fork, Oakhurst, and Raymond, and covers ZIP codes such as 93601, 93610, 93638, and 93669. Madera County lies near Mariposa County, Fresno County, and Merced County. Electronic filing is available. The civil division can be reached by phone at 559-416-5525, and information about the court is posted at http://madera.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Madera County hears these cases

Madera Superior Court - Civil Division

200 South "G" Street, Madera, CA 93637
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Madera County at a glance

Population165,432
Court sits inMadera
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county13
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Madera County

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

Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Chowchilla, Coarsegold, Madera, North Fork, O Neals, Oakhurst, Raymond, Wishon.

ZIP codes:

93601936049361093614936369363793638936399364393644936459365393669

Madera County in context

Madera County is the 32nd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 165,432 residents. Madera Superior Court - Civil Division, in Madera, is about 18 miles from the Mariposa County courthouse in Mariposa and 11 miles from the Fresno County courthouse in Fresno.

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 Madera 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 Madera 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

Madera 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 Madera Superior Court - Civil Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Madera Superior Court - Civil Division, 200 South "G" Street, Madera, CA 93637. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (559) 416-5599.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Chowchilla, Coarsegold, Madera, North Fork, O Neals, Oakhurst, Raymond, Wishon.

Official sources

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

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