California · Ventura County

Small Claims Court in Ventura 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.

Claims up to $12,500 Squabble handles the filing No lawyer at the hearing
Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Ventura 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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Ventura County

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

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Ventura
Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice
800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA, 93009
(805) 289-8900
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Simi Valley
Simi Valley - East County Courthouse
3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA, 93063
(805) 289-8900
3
Oxnard
Superior Court of California - County of Ventura, Juvenile Courthouse
4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA, 93036
(805) 289-8526

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.

Ventura County has 3 courthouses listed above; Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice is one of them. Ventura County covers 47 ZIP codes, including the Brandeis, Camarillo and Fillmore 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 Ventura County

Small claims in Ventura County

Small claims cases in Ventura County are handled through the Superior Court of California, which serves a county population of 835,427. The claim limit in small claims matters is $12,500. One location that hears these cases is the Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice, located at 800 S Victoria Ave in Ventura, 93009, which can be reached at (805) 289-8900 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday. Another location is the Simi Valley - East County Courthouse at 3855-F Alamo Street in Simi Valley, 93063, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:15 to 5:30 PM, Wednesday from 12:15 to 4:30 PM, and closed on weekends. The county includes communities such as Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ojai, Fillmore, Moorpark, Santa Paula and Port Hueneme, along with ZIP codes including 93001, 93010, 93021 and 91360. Ventura County lies near Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County and Orange County. Electronic filing is available. Court information is posted at http://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Ventura County hears these cases

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

Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice

800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Simi Valley - East County Courthouse

3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Hours
Monday to Tuesday12:15 to 5:30 PM
Wednesday12:15 to 4:30 PM
Thursday to Friday12:15 to 5:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Superior Court of California - County of Ventura, Juvenile Courthouse

4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ventura County at a glance

Population835,427
Court sits inVentura
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county47
Towns and cities19
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Ventura County

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

Brandeis, Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Piru, Point Mugu Nawc, Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme Cbc Base, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake Village.

All 47 ZIP codes in Ventura County
9131991320913589136091361913629137793001930029300393004930059300693007930099301093011930129301593016930209302193022930239302493030930319303293033930349303593036930409304193042930439304493060930619306293063930649306593066930939309493099

Ventura County in context

Ventura County is the 12th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 835,427 residents. Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice, in Ventura, is about 29 miles from the Los Angeles County courthouse in Los Angeles and 15 miles from the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Barbara.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in Ventura County

Cases prepared since Jan 202456
Most common disputeUnpaid debts
Median claim$5,750

Also frequent here: broken contracts (10) and landlord and tenant disputes (7). Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Ventura County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Ventura 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 Ventura 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

Ventura 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 Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice, Simi Valley - East County Courthouse, Superior Court of California - County of Ventura, Juvenile Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Ventura County small-claims court - Hall of Justice, 800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (805) 289-8900.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Brandeis, Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Piru, Point Mugu Nawc, Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme Cbc Base, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake Village.

Official sources

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

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