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Contra Costa County Traffic Courts
Centralized hub for every Contra Costa County clerk window. Get mailing addresses, clerk hours, and filing tips before you start your Trial by Written Declaration.
County overview
How Contra Costa County traffic courts work
Contra Costa County handles every traffic ticket through the Superior Court's traffic division. If you received a citation here, your paperwork, clerk calls, and TR-205 filings all route through these clerk windows. Below you'll find every courthouse with mailing addresses, clerk hours, and the right links for online payments. Use this hub to pick the correct court, prep a Trial by Written Declaration, and keep your case moving without showing up in person.
County filing reality
What makes Contra Costa County different
Contra Costa County tickets are usually routed through clerk windows in Pittsburg, Richmond, Walnut Creek.
3 courts in this county currently show Trial by Written Declaration acceptance signals in our data, but mailing instructions and bail handling still vary by courthouse.
That is why the strongest defense pages for this county focus on the exact violation, the likely filing court, and the mailing steps that matter locally instead of relying on a generic statewide explanation alone.
Courts
Contra Costa County clerk windows
Contra Costa Superior Court – Pittsburg Courthouse
Pittsburg
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Contra Costa Superior Court – Richmond Courthouse
Richmond
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
100 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805
Contra Costa Superior Court – Walnut Creek (Traffic Division)
Walnut Creek
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
TR-205
How to file a TR-205 in Contra Costa County
- 1) Download and fill out the TR-205 form with your citation number and court location.
- 2) Write a clear declaration letter; include evidence (photos, dashcam stills, maps).
- 3) Include bail payment if required by your court (check the listing above).
- 4) Mail your packet via certified mail to the court's traffic division address.
- 5) Track delivery and watch for a decision within 4–8 weeks.
Common tickets
Frequent Contra Costa County violations
CVC 10851(a)
Vehicle Theft
CVC 12500(a)
Unlicensed Driver
CVC 12500
Unlicensed Driver
CVC 12501
Commercial License Required
CVC 12502
Motorcycle License Required
CVC 12814
Provisional License Restrictions
CVC 12814.6
Provisional License Violation
CVC 12951(a)
License Not in Possession
Mailing addresses
Where to mail Trial by Written Declaration packets
Contra Costa Superior Court – Pittsburg Courthouse
1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
View court detailsContra Costa Superior Court – Richmond Courthouse
100 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805
View court detailsContra Costa Superior Court – Walnut Creek (Traffic Division)
640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
View court details
FAQ
Contra Costa County traffic FAQ
Do Contra Costa County courts accept Trial by Written Declaration?
Yes. All listed traffic courts accept TR-205 filings by mail. Include your bail payment if required and keep your certified mail receipt.
How long do decisions take?
Most courts respond within 4–8 weeks. Check your citation status online if your court offers it, or call the clerk using the phone numbers above.
Can I fight speeding and camera tickets here?
Yes. Speeding, red light, and cell phone violations can all be contested by written declaration. ClerkHero prepares the paperwork for you.
Next steps
Learn how to win your Contra Costa County case
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