San Francisco Superior Courthouse

Category: City courthouse

Address: 400 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Phone: +14155514000

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Azucena Milan

Mar 13, 2020

I've been going here for almost one year. And to be direct here, what good does it make if someone else is going to decide for you and your family. I mean, you go in early, because you have your court at a certain time frame. Your not in no later than 30-45mins after your time, meanwhile, if you have a city and county lawyer. They must go in to talk to the other lawyers before starting. ( bit of advice here, for lawyers and judges to meet before hand is illegal) also you see who is passionate In the work they do and who is not. Reason I say this is because some do it to help society in a way and tries to be honest. (Although it is hard to really see that) meanwhile, others just do it for the money. (Like, Jackson, Hamilton, Lincoln, Washington, etc). Can we really depend on this system??!! I personally, I will use the 6 amendment here. Because whomever brings you to 400 McAllister, makes you feel that you don't know your rights. And that they are in control and have high authority. Instead of being the victim, it seems that your the enemy. My only advice is stay quiet, analyse and have as much documents as possible to back you up. Don't get mad about a decision they make for you. Remember you can only control your actions and decisions. And if you see something suspicious or something that doesn't make any sense, just go up the chain of command and make sure you always carry a pen and notebook. And just start writing, we all can get somewhere. Remember that! That's my advice to you.

Forrest Spellman

Apr 28, 2019

Fortunately was not here getting sued or on trial (came through for a class assignment) but I did much enjoy the environment. Marble halls will always be beautiful, and I sat between lunches in the building waiting for 130pm trials to begin and it was exciting hearing the bustle grow and grow as people showed up. Had a pleasant experience here and the clerk running the room for the judge was helpful and friendly to me.

Albert K

Apr 12, 2018

What a beautiful place. Had a very positive experience here with the judge, workers, and more. The cafe downstairs on the LL floor is a great value. The courtrooms are very clean. The judges and staff are extremely respectful. Would be happy to help service our civic duty again here.

Kathryn Wright

Mar 16, 2017

Really beautiful architecture, but unfortunately there isn't much information about the building apparent inside. Also, the staff seemed fairly suspicious of me as I was exploring. I would love to see this place embrace its historicity and welcome the public. I will probably be back to check out courtrooms 1 and 8 which were recommended to me by the staff.

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Questions & Answers

How to request a phone response to a court appearance?

Peggy Ching | Aug 20, 2018
Youhana Sawaqed | Aug 20, 2019

It is possible to talk with an employee for a crime against child protection in Lancaster, Los Angeles, because she caused a crime to me while I resided in Illinois because of a problem with my wife because she neglected my children in Lancaster and I was in Illinois and the protection of children prevented me from taking my children and got sick with my children because of the great stress To my children, before protecting the children, a psychological condition occurred with my daughter Katrina, and she was urinating on herself due to a lot of fear of protecting children and her age was 6 years in 2015 when the protection of children was investigated with her and my son Zaid is 42 months old. It happened with him. I said speaking and a nervous state. Because of the great fear and desire to protect children because of the many investigations with her, and the case is from 3/19/2015 until now 11/22/2018 and the law does not allow me to protect children to cause disease to my children and deprive me of my children because of my wife's problem and my wife's neglect of my children and the law Child Protection is not allowed to operate the case in California because when the problem started with my wife, Nisreen, she was 4 months less than 6 months. Case number DK 10199A Court address 1040 W Ave J Lancaster Please contact me through an Arabic translator 7733296961

Is it possible to speak to a person on the phone?

Kim McEntee | Aug 20, 2018
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2018

The general number is 415-551-4000 or the records department at 415-551-3802

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Why do attorneys and defendant face jurors when jurors return to the court room, every time? Nothing to do with verdict. Should jurors look in the eyes? Look away? Is this a rule?

Gregory Davidson | Aug 19, 2021
Joven “JB” | Aug 19, 2021

Just for mutual respect as a way to keep the process civil. Also as a way to recruit your sympathy. There is no rule for what jurors should do in response. I suggest just a quick simple look for acknowledgement, then face the judge.

I have completed form SC-100, for small claim. What day and time can I get to deliver to the respective office? And where can I request assistance to translate from English to Spanish during court?

Ernesto Alvarez | Aug 19, 2020
Nikcole C | Aug 19, 2020

M-F from 830-1230pm only, room 103, the security guards can assist too. Not sure about translation, but I believe u may be able to bring ur translator with u to court. Ask the ppl in room 103 when u file ur case.

How do I get a copy of divorce certificate? And also mailed to another state.

Cristina Taran | Aug 19, 2020
Laprell Green | Aug 19, 2020

You have to go to the records department at 400 McAllister

Is there any reason the Supreme Court of San Francisco County would make a personal phone call?

Elaine Way | Aug 20, 2019
Alejandro Cuevas | Aug 19, 2021

Can I file for my divorce in court?

Does court assist in processing payments for awards

James Schwanke | Aug 20, 2018
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

If you mean paying out Judgment awards, then answer is No. You will need to collect your own Judgment or find a Judgment enforcement agent to assist you in the collection of the Judgment. If you are willing to pay your judgment and concerned you dont want Judgment creditor/ plaintiff to see your banking information, then pay debt to creditor using a money order or bank cheque and make sure other party files a Satisfaction of Judgment (required by law) If your case was an unlawful detainer or dealt with property/housing matter. Then the court does take rent payments and later re-disburses it to the other party.

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Can you marry at this court?

Samantha Waggoner | Jun 20, 2022
Joseph Hellbender | Jun 20, 2022

No, you can across the street at City Hall

Are you open today for family court

Martha Escobar | Feb 20, 2022
Joseph Hellbender | Feb 20, 2022

Family law (room 402) is open from 830am-1230pm Monday-Friday

How do I find a restraining order levied against my housemate?

Sean Divine | Aug 19, 2021
John Silver | Sep 23, 2021

If U have a Restraining Order Ruling aganist U, it has to B served to U. A Sheriff or someone will serve U the papers. If U have recently moved U need to check your old address. U can also call the Sheriff's Department and ask if there is anything pending.

is it open for services?

Wendy García | Aug 19, 2020
Karen Lynn Harold-Husted | Aug 19, 2020

Room 103 for filing is open. I believe 8:30- 2pm

How does the SF Superior Court get away with sabotaging your case just because they don't like you?

SADIE MCKAY | Aug 19, 2020
Gina Hasa | Aug 19, 2020

Define sabotage, can you please be more specific. What is your case about

How does the SF Superior Court administration get away with sabotaging plaintiff's cases and ruining lives just because they don't like you?

SADIE MCKAY | Aug 19, 2020
Gina Hasa | Aug 19, 2020

Why are you asking a rhetorical question on a case, instead of making a statement. Nonetheless, why are you sharing this online, rather than going to court and tell them in their face. Only cowards whine online. Grow a pair and go file a complaint against them.

How far is room 402 in room 456 from elevator "'m just wondering do I need to bring my walker and is there long lines at these 2 room

C D | Aug 19, 2020
Tonnika Williams | Aug 19, 2020

Yes. You will need to bring you Walker as 402 and 456 and on opposite sides of the 4th floor.

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If I cannot go to california, how do I get a copy of my divorce certificate sent to me in Massachusetts?

Norm B | Aug 19, 2020
Laprell Green | Aug 19, 2020

I 2nd that.

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How can I get a list of Certified Specialist Appellate lawyers, listed in the superior court?

Sussan Hashemi | Aug 20, 2019
Gina Hasa | Aug 20, 2019

Go to Sfbar.org all registered layers are listed there and you can filter them to any specific type as needed. Or call them at 415-982-1600

What type of case or what department is beginning with PHO-?

Anthony Atondo | Aug 20, 2019
Gina Hasa | Aug 20, 2019

Probably Probate

how do I get on to Mini Minutes in a Case Query

Maureen magilavy | Aug 20, 2019
Gina Hasa | Aug 20, 2019

Any record of an existing case can be obtained via the records department which is located inside room 103. There are open from 8am - 1pm. They have a strict schedule, even if you are only 1 minute late, they will not let you in.

Is there small claims department?

fidel medina | Aug 20, 2019
Joshie | Aug 20, 2019

The clerk's office to file/open a small claims case is on the first floor. There is a self help center on the fifth floor.

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I am included in my morhers Living Trust Will. How can I get an current copy including amendments?

Ms Dee Dee Davis | Aug 20, 2019
Bryant Fu | Aug 20, 2019

If it's filed with the court, you can check it out at the records room on the first floor. It's open until 1pm everyday.

I want to know the day and the hours open for self help center

Rakya Ahmed | Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Hellbender | Aug 20, 2019

https://sfsuperiorcourt.org/self-help

Process for changing a letter of your first name?

Ines Mayorga | Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Hellbender | Aug 20, 2019

Full name change, go to public viewing (open from 8:30am- 1pm) and get the paperwork (for a fee) or print it out from their website. Fill it out and take to New Filing in 103 from 8am-2pm to file. New case filing fees apply if you don't have a fee waiver. If you need any additional legal help go to room 509.

How can i get in hold of my old lawyer Jill Mc.kenley Am trying get get a hold of my child that got adopted and need to talk to someone from your apartment,please contact me a.z.a,p.... can some one please help me out or give me a number to call....

glenda ulloa | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

go to the California State BAR website to obtain contact info

How can I change my name? And how long does it take

T squared | Aug 20, 2019
Mike Ingrassia | Aug 20, 2019

With a petition to change your name, download one and fill it out. You must also post in a newspapers. If you would also like to change gender, the process was recently streamlined I believe. There was a rush after the 1st of the year when the law went into effect. Fill out the docs and file them. You want the new filing line.

How do I get custody of my parent with dementia

towanna granger | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

You may need to file for Guardianship through Probate court

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Has the estate of Neillie Green Johnson been settled

Jeanette s Washington | Aug 20, 2019
Mike Ingrassia | Aug 20, 2019

This is no way to find out.

Is Patricia A Rowe, Esq CPA a reputable estate lawyer in Pleasant Hill, Ca

Jeanette s Washington | Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Hellbender | Aug 20, 2019

Check her standing with the California State Bar

I'm inquiring about the disposition of the estate of Neillie Green Johnson

Jeanette s Washington | Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Hellbender | Aug 20, 2019

Public viewing in Dept 103, open m-f 8:30am to 1pm

lost my papers that said the time and date of my court date , what to do ?

Efrain Hernandez | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

Go to the San Francisco superior court and ask the court clerk for information about your case. Or you can call the general number at 415551 4000

Is the San Francisco Court open on Monday December 31?

Mike Whiting | Aug 20, 2019
Gina Hasa | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, 8:30-2pm. Records department 8:30-1pm

Hello, I am trying to find out about a Proof of Publication. How do I know it was posted.

GABRIEL CASTELLANOS INIGUEZ | Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Hellbender | Aug 20, 2019

Public viewing in room 103 may be able to help, they're only open until 1pm. Alternatively I think that the clerk's office in city hall room 168 may also have info on that.

How to find out if you have awarrant

Jasmine Pete | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

go to the Criminal Division (records department) of San Francisco Co. Superior Court located at 850 Bryant St. There is an index printout (blue book) on a shelf in that room that lists current/active Warrants and/or you can just ask the clerk to check computers too.

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What is the branch name

Andrea Sigl | Aug 20, 2019
Rick James | Aug 20, 2019

unified family court

What form is used to file for a particular inheritance to be transferred to following heir??

Linda Novoa | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

You should probably contact a Probate attorney for answer to your question. Most likely there is no specific form that automatically transfers an inheritance from one party to another but you can look at the California Judical Council website under their forms section.

How can I get an evection off my record so I can rent another place

Brian Morgan | Aug 20, 2019
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2019

The record entry will remain there for life. What you can try to do is to file a motion to restrict access to the record from the general public. Any new potentential landlords doing background checks on you wont know any of the details or outcome of the eviction event and hopefully that wont prejudice you in future rentals.

Can I obtain a copy of my mother's will. She died 5 yrs ago.

Vanessa Scott | Aug 20, 2018
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2018

If the will was deposited at the court house, you will need one of three requirements to view & make copies of the Will: 1. Original receipt when the will was deposited, 2. An original certified copy of death certificate, or 3. A signed court order.

Bought car from ad a couple weeks ago, true mileage in the cars computer is 2x the odometer & sales ad list. Seller deleted ad right away, Craigslist will release ad only with subpoena. Can I start get subpoena request with small claims filing?

Thomas Brockman | Aug 20, 2018
Edward Santos | Aug 20, 2018

When you open up case at courts, then you can get subpoena issued.

I had a Small Claims case in December and the case was taking out of SF Small Claims and moved to Federal Court in Oakland. At the time, the Feds said, that I would be refunded my court cost. How do I get my refund?

LeBaron King | Aug 20, 2018
Anthony Thomas | Aug 20, 2018

Go to the federal building.

is there recourse when a lawyer tries to mislead the courts in a cross complaint, misrepresenting the plaintiffs from the original lawsuit, by raking them over the coals, and misrepresenting what was actually done to them by the defendant

Robert Garrett | Aug 20, 2018
Manny Ramirez | Aug 20, 2018

When an attorney does this to you through the court . Find the negative in this attorneys answer to the court . And don't be nice in your verbal and written statement against this attorney . Dont swear . Ok . Show respect to the court . And smile as much as possible . Show that your better than that . If you had some college , Show it .

i just received a copy of a cross complaint against the city , the defendant has omitted information from the original case and paints the plantiffs as villians, can the courts see thru this, or is there anything that can be done to correct this.

Robert Garrett | Aug 20, 2018
Manny Ramirez | Aug 20, 2018

The court would hear your answer but you need to put it into writing in your own words . Just like you told me in your question to me . Its called a answer . The judge needs to see in words and why your saying what you are trying to say exactly. . Remember exactly , nothing more . Remember this is a court of law .the judge will entertain your written statement plus briefly your verbal statement to him .. Remember keep everything very brief . The judge doesn't want to date you or hes not your father or mother .

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