Vermilion Parish Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Vermilion Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Abbeville area.

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Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (10)

10 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 (Abbeville)

2823 Reno Dr.

Abbeville, LA 70510

Phone: (337) 278-0005Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Other Courthouse Locations

Kaplan City Court (Small Claims Division)

907 Guidry Ave

Kaplan, LA 70548

Serves: City of Kaplan and Ward 9, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 743-6611Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 (Erath)

10808 LA Hwy. 339

Erath, LA 70533

Serves: Ward 1, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 257-1776Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 2 (Erath)

16008 LA Hwy. 685

Erath, LA 70533

Serves: Ward 2, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 937-6767Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 3 (Abbeville)

102 S. Hollingworth Dr.

Abbeville, LA 70510

Serves: Ward 3, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 296-8187Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 4 (Maurice)

311 Village Park Dr.

Maurice, LA 70555

Serves: Ward 4, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 852-8800Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 5 (Maurice)

4850 Leroy Rd.

Maurice, LA 70555

Serves: Ward 5, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 371-7715Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 6 (Abbeville)

16505 Lionel Rd.

Abbeville, LA 70510

Serves: Ward 6, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 258-8328Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 7 (Abbeville)

18626 Theall Rd.

Abbeville, LA 70510

Serves: Ward 7, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 319-4571Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Vermilion Parish Justice of the Peace, Ward 8 (Gueydan)

314 McMurtry St.

Gueydan, LA 70542

Serves: Ward 8, Vermilion Parish

Phone: (337) 224-4465Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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How to File in Vermilion Parish

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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 Vermilion Parish?

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

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.