Pinal County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Pinal County, AZ. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in Arizona — the numbers for Pinal County courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$46
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Arizona small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Pinal County has 7 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Pinal County
Apache Junction Justice Court
575 N Idaho Rd, Suite 200
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Serves: Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, and Gold Canyon
Casa Grande Justice Court
820 E Cottonwood Lane, County Complex
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Serves: Casa Grande
Central Pinal Justice Court
119 W Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
Serves: Florence, Coolidge, and Eloy areas
Oracle Justice Court
1470 N Justice Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
Serves: Oracle
Pioneer Justice Court
3675 E Hunt Highway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Serves: San Tan Valley
Superior Justice Court
60 E Main Street
Superior, AZ 85173
Serves: Superior
Western Pinal Justice Court
19955 N Wilson Avenue
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Serves: Maricopa and Stanfield
How to File in Pinal 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.
Important for Pinal County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Pinal County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Arizona
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Arizona has one of the lowest limits in the country
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Pinal County?
Filing fees in Arizona are set by the state and are $46. If you can't afford the fee, Arizona 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 Pinal County?
Small claims cases in Pinal County are limited to $5,000. 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 in Pinal County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Pinal County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Pinal County?
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.