Apache County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Apache County, AZ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Apache County has 4 independent courts

How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose

All Courts in Apache County

Chinle Justice Court

US HWY 191, MP 447

Chinle, AZ 86503

Serves: Chinle area, Apache County

Phone: (928) 674-5922Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Northstar Justice Court

Apache County Rd 7080

Sanders, AZ 86512

Serves: Sanders/Puerco area, Apache County

Phone: (928) 688-2729Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Round Valley Justice Court

130 N. South Mountain Ave.

Springerville, AZ 85938

Serves: Round Valley area (Springerville, Eagar), Apache County

Phone: (928) 333-4613Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:20 PM
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St. Johns Justice Court

70 W 3rd South St

Saint Johns, AZ 85936

Serves: St. Johns area, Apache County

Phone: (928) 337-7558Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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How to File in Apache County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Important for Apache County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Arizona small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.