WELCOME TO THE VENTURA SUPERIOR COURT
Ventura County is located on California's Pacific coast about
65 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Established in 1873,
it has a population of over 823,000 people and covers 1,845 square miles.
Presiding Judge: Hon. Matthew P. Guasco
Court Executive Officer: Brenda L. McCormick
Appointments are required for service at the Civil and Family Law Clerks’ Offices at the Hall of Justice (Ventura) and at the Clerk’s Office at the Juvenile Courthouse (Oxnard). Appointments are also required for Family Law and Civil Self-Help; Records & Exhibits; Collections; and Family Law Mediation. (See below: “Schedule an Appointment”). Walk-in service is not currently available. No appointments are necessary for the outside walk-up windows at the Hall of Justice and the East County Courthouse (Simi Valley) which are open for Criminal/Traffic and Collection Filings/Payments.
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Court News & Notices
View our Court Reporter Policy
*** Military & Veterans Notice ***
Notice to Military Personnel & Veterans
Posted January 16, 2025
Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
Posted January 7, 2025
Judge Julia A. Snyder Takes the Bench as Ventura Superior Court's Newest Judge
Posted January 6, 2025
Judge Harry J. Walsh Retires After 26+ Years
Posted December 18, 2024
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Posted December 16, 2024
Judge Carla J. Ortega Takes the Bench
Posted November 25, 2024
Public Notice - Implementation of Electronic Filing - Effective December 9, 2024
Locations, Directions & Other Information
Ventura - Hall of Justice800 South Victoria Avenue Office Hours Monday - Friday |
Oxnard - Juvenile Courthouse4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Office Hours Monday - Friday |
Simi Valley - East County Courthouse3855-F Alamo Street
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Popular Links |
VIDEO: How to Register for a Self-Help Webinar
VIDEO: How to Participate in a Legal Self-Help Webinar
Phone Numbers
| Main Number | 805-289-8900 |
| Appeals | 805-289-8527 |
| Civil | 805-289-8525 |
| Collections | 805-639-5010 |
| Criminal / Traffic | 805-289-8545 |
| Family Law | 805-289-8610 |
| Jury Service | 805-289-8661 |
| Juvenile | 805-289-8820 |
| Records | 805-289-8668 |
| Small Claims | 805-289-8526 |
Our Mission
