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First City Court of New Orleans

Filing information for First City Court of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. Part of the Orleans Parish small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

First City Court of New Orleans

421 Loyola Avenue, Room 201

New Orleans, LA 70112

Mailing Address

421 Loyola Avenue, Room 201

New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone: (504) 407-0400Fax: (504) 592-9281Email: firstcityclerk@orleanscdc.com

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Area Served

Eastbank of Orleans Parish

How to File at First City Court of New Orleans

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 take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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Wrong court? Orleans Parish has 2 courts.

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For statewide rules, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.