Contra Costa County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Contra Costa County, CA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Concord area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$12,500
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Other Courthouse Locations
George D. Carroll Courthouse
100 – 37th Street
Richmond, CA 94805
Serves: Serves the communities of Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, North Richmond, Pinole, Point Richmond, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo, Rollingwood, San Pablo, and Tilden Park North.
Richard E. Arnason Justice Center
1000 Center Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Serves: Serves the communities of Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and Pittsburg.
How to File in Contra Costa 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.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full California small claims court guide →