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Posted by Steve Vondran | Feb 12, 2024

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Introduction

Santa Barbara County, located in California, has several courthouses serving its residents. Here's a summary of some of the main courthouses in the area:

  1. Santa Barbara Courthouse: This is the main courthouse serving the city of Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. It is an iconic Spanish-Moorish style building located in downtown Santa Barbara. The courthouse handles a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims matters.

  2. Santa Maria Courthouse: Situated in the city of Santa Maria, this courthouse serves the northern part of Santa Barbara County. It handles similar types of cases as the Santa Barbara Courthouse and is an important hub for legal proceedings in the region.

  3. Lompoc Courthouse: Located in the city of Lompoc, this courthouse serves the Lompoc Valley and nearby areas. It hears cases related to civil, criminal, family, and traffic matters, providing essential judicial services to the local community.

  4. Solvang Courthouse: This smaller courthouse is located in the charming town of Solvang. While not as large as the main courthouses in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria, it provides essential legal services to the residents of Solvang and the surrounding areas.

These courthouses play a crucial role in ensuring access to justice for residents of Santa Barbara County, handling a variety of legal matters and proceedings essential to the functioning of the local legal system.

About Santa Barbara Courthouse

You can find out more information about the Santa Barbara Courthouse here.  I have litigated in Courtrooms across the State of California including both state and federal courts.  Santa Barbara courthouse is one of the most beautiful I have been too.  There is nothing like the Spanish-style architecture and the dimly lit hallways that bring such a sense of calm and relaxation.  Without a doubt, this is my favorite court of all time and I would be honored to represent new clients in this one-of-a-kind forum.

What cities are Santa Barbara County?

This region includes the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, as well as the unincorporated areas of Hope Ranch, Summerland, Mission Canyon, Montecito, and Isla Vista, along with stretches of unincorporated area such as Noleta. The Gaviota Coast is a rural coastline north of Goleta.  We can assist clients in these areas.
 

Local Court System Locations

Here is contact information for the various courts in the Santa Barbara region.  

 

Santa Barbara - Anacapa Division

1100 Anacapa Street
P.O. Box 21107
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107
 

CONTACT:

Address
1100 Anacapa Street 
P.O. Box 21107 
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107
Phone: (805) 882-4520

Office Hours:
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Phone Hours:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Phone Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fax: (805) 882-4519

Case Types

Superior Court Administration, CivilCriminalFamily LawJuvenileProbateAppealsSmall Claims

Santa Barbara - Figueroa Division

118 E. Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 

CONTACT:

Address:
118 E. Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 568-3959
Fax: (805) 882-4647
Email Traffic Division

Office Hours:
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Phone Hours:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

See Judicial Assignment for Judge profiles.

CASE TYPES

CriminalTrafficAppeals

Santa Barbara Juvenile Court

Santa Barbara Juvenile Court
1108 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 

CONTACT:

Address:
Santa Barbara Juvenile Court
1108 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 614-6579
* Note: Please do not call this number for Criminal or Traffic Case Information
Fax: (805) 614-6581

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

CASE TYPES

Juvenile dependency and juvenile delinquency.

Santa Maria - Cook Division

CIVIL CASES
312 East Cook Street
Building E
Santa Maria, CA 93454
 

CONTACT:

Physical Address:
CIVIL CASES
312 East Cook Street
Building E
Santa Maria, CA

Office Hours: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Phone Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Mailing Address:
312-C East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA  93454

Phone: (805) 614-6414
Phone Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fax: (805) 614-6616

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

See Judicial Assignment for Judge profiles.

CASE TYPES

CivilFamily LawSmall ClaimsMental HealthProbateAppeals

Santa Maria - Miller Division

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC CASES
312-M East Cook St.
Building E
Santa Maria, CA 93454-5165
 

CONTACT:

Physical Address:
CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC CASES

312-M East Cook St.
Building E
Santa Maria, CA  93454-5165

VIEW CAMPUS MAP

Phone: (805) 614-6590
Fax: (805) 614-6591
Email Traffic Division

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Phone Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

See Judicial Assignment for Judge profiles.

CASE TYPES

North County Administration, CriminalAppealsTraffic

Santa Maria Juvenile Court

4285-B California Blvd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
 

PLEASE NOTE: Juvenile case information is confidential and no information will be provided over the phone.

Address:
4285-B California Blvd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455 

Dept. SMJ1 Judge Gustavo Lavayen

Phone: (805) 614-6579
Fax: (805) 614-6581
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Case Types:

Juvenile dependency and juvenile delinquency.

Lompoc

115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967
 
 

LOMPOC

Criminal / Traffic: (805) 737-7789
Civil: (805) 737-5452
Fax: (805) 737-5440

Office Hours:
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Phone Hours:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Email Traffic Division

Address:
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

See Judicial Assignment for Judge profiles.

CASE TYPES

Criminal, Criminal Appeals, Civil (Limited Jurisdiction), Unlawful DetainerTraffic InfractionsFamily Law (limited), Restraining Orders

SMALL CLAIMS Jurisdiction Change effective: 09/01/2013 to COOK DIVISION 312-C East Cook St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 805.614.6417

Solvang

115 Civic Center Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
 

SOLVANG

* Effective 10/14/14 all matters previously filed at the Solvang Division will be filed at the Lompoc Division.

Phone: (805) 686-5040
Public Counter Address/Hours and Mailing Address:
8:00 am – 1:30 pm
115 Civic Center Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436

CASE TYPES

Traffic Infractions. No hearings are scheduled at this location. Please do not mail payments or appear on any other day to this address.

Civil (Limited Jurisdiction), Restraining Orders, Unlawful Detainer.
* Effective 10/14/14 all documents to be filed at the Lompoc Division, 115 Civic Center Drive, Lompoc, CA 93436

SMALL CLAIMS Jurisdiction Change effective: 09/01/2013 to COOK DIVISION 312-C East Cook St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 805.614.6417

Vondran Legal California Practice areas

Since 2004, our firm has handled a wide variety of business, real estate and intellectual property disputes, both transaction and dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and over 500 federal court litigation cases, as well as a large number of state law litigation matters.  The following are some of the main areas of our practice, but as a general litigation firm, we are well versed in many related areas.  Contact us for more information about your specific case.

  • Breach of contract
  • Business litigation
  • Trade secret theft cases
  • Partnership disputes
  • Real estate arbitration and litigation
  • Copyright infringement matters
  • Film permits
  • Copyright clearance
  • Fair use opinion letters
  • Name, image and likeness (college athletics)
  • Trademarks for wine and beverage companies
  • Concert promotion legal counsel
  • Contract review and advisory
  • Legal issues for film and video producers
  • Music law
  • Wedding photographer agreements

Nearby Areas We Cover

We can assist individuals, property and business owners in Santa Barbara and nearby areas including:

  • Santa Maria
  • Orcutt
  • Lompoc
  • Buellton
  • Solvang
  • Los Olivos
  • Ballard
  • Santa Ybez
  • Goleta
  • Montecito
  • Summerland
  • Caprinteria
  • La Conchita
  • Ventura

Contact Vondran Legal® California Business Litigation Law Firm

For more information about our legal services, or to discuss your case in confidence, call us at (877) 276-5084 or fill out our contact form.

About the Author

Steve Vondran

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