Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond
Filing information for Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond in Hammond, IN. Part of the Lake County small claims court system.
Small claims in Indiana — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$52
filing fee (published)
2–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Indiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond
232 Russell Street
Hammond, IN 46320
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Area Served
East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting.
How to File at Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Attorneys are required to e-file in Lake County.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? Lake County has 4 courts.
See all 4 courts in Lake County →Small claims rules in Indiana
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Marion County (Indianapolis) handles small claims in township courts
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
10 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond?
Filing fees in Indiana are set by the state and are $52. If you can't afford the fee, Indiana offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Lake County?
Small claims cases in Lake County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond, and when is it open?
Lake County Superior Court, County Division - Hammond is at 232 Russell Street, Hammond, IN 46320. Posted hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. Phone: (219) 933-2857. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Hammond?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.