Maricopa County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Maricopa County, AZ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Phoenix area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (11)
11 courthouses
Maricopa County has 11 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Maricopa County
Arcadia-Biltmore Justice Court
620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1046
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Desert Ridge Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street, Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Dreamy Draw Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street, Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85032
El Centro Justice Court
620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1045
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Encanto Justice Court
620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1045
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Maryvale Justice Court
10420 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 102
Avondale, AZ 85323
McDowell Mountain Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street, Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Moon Valley Justice Court
18380 North 40th Street, Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85032
North Valley Justice Court
14264 West Tierra Buena Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
South Mountain Justice Court
620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1044
Phoenix, AZ 85003
West McDowell Justice Court
620 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1038
Phoenix, AZ 85003
How to File in Maricopa County
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 take action in Maricopa County?
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 Arizona small claims court guide →