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Small Claims Court in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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San Bernardino County

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

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Fontana
Fontana District
17780 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA, 92335
(909) 350-9322
2
Barstow
Barstow District
235 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA, 92311
(760) 718-3700
3
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree District
6527 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
(760) 974-3047
4
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga District
8303 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
5
San Bernardino
San Bernardino Justice Center (Civil)
247 W Third St, San Bernardino, CA, 92415
(909) 708-8678
6
Victorville
Victorville District
14455 Civic Dr, Victorville, CA, 92392
7
Big Bear Lake
Superior Court of California - County of San Bernadino - Big Bear District
477 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
(909) 866-5319

Not sure which courthouse? Use the court's official court locator to match your ZIP code to the correct location, or let Squabble identify it for you automatically. Hub courthouses can change; confirm before you file.

San Bernardino County has 7 courthouses listed above; Fontana District is one of them. San Bernardino County covers 121 ZIP codes, including the Adelanto, Amboy and Angelus Oaks areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk phone

(909) 350-9322

In this county

Filing in San Bernardino County

Small claims in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County, California, with a population of 2,214,281, handles small claims cases through the Superior Court of California, where the claim limit is $12,500. Three district courthouses serve the county. The Fontana District sits at 17780 Arrow Blvd in Fontana, 92335, and can be reached at (909) 350-9322. The Barstow District is located at 235 E Mountain View St in Barstow, 92311, with a phone number of (760) 718-3700. The Joshua Tree District is at 6527 White Feather Rd in Joshua Tree, 92252, and its phone number is (760) 974-3047. The Barstow and Joshua Tree locations are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Adelanto, Apple Valley, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Crestline, and Big Bear Lake, along with ZIP codes such as 91710, 91730, 91761, and 92277. Riverside County, Orange County, and Imperial County lie near San Bernardino County. The court accepts electronic filing.

Where San Bernardino County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Fontana District

17780 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335

Barstow District

235 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA 92311
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Joshua Tree District

6527 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Rancho Cucamonga District

8303 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

San Bernardino Justice Center (Civil)

247 W Third St, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitesb-court.org

Victorville District

14455 Civic Dr, Victorville, CA 92392
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Superior Court of California - County of San Bernadino - Big Bear District

477 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Hours
Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

San Bernardino County at a glance

Population2,214,281
Court sits inFontana
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county121
Towns and cities74
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in San Bernardino County

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

Adelanto, Amboy, Angelus Oaks, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Bloomington, Blue Jay, Bryn Mawr, Cedar Glen, Cedarpines Park, Chino, Chino Hills, Cima, Colton, Crest Park, Crestline, Daggett, Earp, Essex, Fawnskin, Fontana, Forest Falls, Fort Irwin, Grand Terrace, Green Valley Lake, Guasti, Helendale, Hesperia, Highland, Hinkley, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Landers, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Ludlow, Lytle Creek, Mentone, Montclair, Morongo Valley, Mountain Pass, Mt Baldy, Needles, Newberry Springs, Nipton, Ontario, Oro Grande, Parker Dam, Patton, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Pioneertown, Rancho Cucamonga, Red Mountain, Redlands, Rialto, Rimforest, Running Springs, San Bernardino, Skyforest, Sugarloaf, Trona, Twentynine Palms, Twin Peaks, Upland, Victorville, Vidal, Wrightwood, Yermo, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley.

All 121 ZIP codes in San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino County in context

San Bernardino County is the 5th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 2,214,281 residents. Fontana District, in Fontana, is about 17 miles from the Riverside County courthouse in Menifee and 18 miles from the Orange County courthouse in Santa Ana.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in San Bernardino County

Cases prepared since Jan 202495
Most common disputeBroken contracts
Median claim$5,000

Also frequent here: unpaid debts (15) and auto repair disputes (9). Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for San Bernardino County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $1,500: $30
  • Claims up to $5,000: $50
  • Claims over $5,000: $75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouses listed above
Or let Squabble file it
Start your claim
FAQ

San Bernardino 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 Fontana District, Barstow District, Joshua Tree District, Rancho Cucamonga District.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Fontana District, 17780 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335. Phone: (909) 350-9322.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Adelanto, Amboy, Angelus Oaks, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Bloomington, Blue Jay, Bryn Mawr, Cedar Glen, Cedarpines Park, Chino, Chino Hills, Cima, Colton, Crest Park, Crestline, Daggett, Earp, Essex, Fawnskin, Fontana, Forest Falls, Fort Irwin, Grand Terrace, Green Valley Lake, Guasti, Helendale, Hesperia, Highland, Hinkley, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Landers, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Ludlow, Lytle Creek, Mentone, Montclair, Morongo Valley, Mountain Pass, Mt Baldy, Needles, Newberry Springs, Nipton, Ontario, Oro Grande, Parker Dam, Patton, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Pioneertown, Rancho Cucamonga, Red Mountain, Redlands, Rialto, Rimforest, Running Springs, San Bernardino, Skyforest, Sugarloaf, Trona, Twentynine Palms, Twin Peaks, Upland, Victorville, Vidal, Wrightwood, Yermo, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley.

Official sources

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

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