Jefferson Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Jefferson Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Metairie area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (8)
8 courthouses
Main Courthouse
1st Justice of the Peace Court
200 Derbigny Street, Room 2100
Gretna, LA 70053
Other Courthouse Locations
2nd Justice of the Peace Court
5001 Westbank Expressway C-4
Marrero, LA 70072
3rd Justice of the Peace Court
2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
4th Justice of the Peace Court
Metairie, LA
Serves: Grand Isle
5th Justice of the Peace Court
1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 602
Jefferson, LA 70123
6th Justice of the Peace Court
3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 403
Metairie, LA 70002
7th Justice of the Peace Court
Metairie, LA
8th Justice of the Peace Court
Metairie, LA
How to File in Jefferson Parish
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 Jefferson Parish: New Orleans suburb (Metairie, Kenner). Louisiana limit is $5,000.
Ready to take action in Jefferson Parish?
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 Louisiana small claims court guide →