Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center / Dade County Courthouse (Main / Downtown Miami)
Filing information for Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center / Dade County Courthouse (Main / Downtown Miami) in Miami, FL. Part of the Miami-Dade County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$8,000
Courthouse Details
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center / Dade County Courthouse (Main / Downtown Miami)
22 NW 1st St
Miami, FL 33128
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
How to File at Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center / Dade County Courthouse (Main / Downtown Miami)
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
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.
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