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Civil


  Civil: Limited Court Location
2317 Tuolumne Street
Fresno, CA 93721-1220

Telephone: (559) 497-4100
Law & Motion: (559) 497-4144
Fax: (559) 497-4290
Hours: 8AM - 4PM

Limited Civil cases are heard at the following courthouses:
"M" Street Civil Courthouse, Dependency, Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Kingsburg, Reedley

  Civil: Unlimited Court Location
2317 Tuolumne Street
Fresno, CA 93721-1220

Telephone: (559) 497-4100
Law & Motion: (559) 497-4140
Fax: (559) 497-4290
Hours: 8AM - 4PM

Unlimited Civil cases are heard at the "M" Street Civil Courthouse

For a map to the "M" Street Civil Courthouse location, click here.

Tentative Rulings

Civil cases involve a lawsuit in which one party sues another to:

  • Recover money or property.
  • To enforce a contract.
  • To collect damages for injury.
  • To protect some civil right.

Limited Civil cases are those involving $25,000 or less except small claims cases.

Unlimited Civil cases are all other cases except family law or probate cases.

Fresno Superior Court provides interpreting services to all trial court proceedings in criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency proceedings. For more information, click on the FAQ button on this page.


Our Mission

The Civil Department will serve our customers by providing accurate information and services in a timely, efficient manner, maintain a professional demeanor, treat our customers with respect and courtesy, commit to continual education to improve our performance, all of which will contribute to enhancing the public trust.