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Los Angeles County Traffic Courts
Centralized hub for every Los Angeles County clerk window. Get mailing addresses, clerk hours, and filing tips before you start your Trial by Written Declaration.
County overview
How Los Angeles County traffic courts work
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County different
Los Angeles County tickets are usually routed through clerk windows in Beverly Hills, Chatsworth, Compton, Downey, and other nearby court locations.
12 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
Los Angeles County clerk windows
Los Angeles Superior Court – Beverly Hills Courthouse
Beverly Hills
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Los Angeles Superior Court – Chatsworth Courthouse
Chatsworth
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
9425 Penfield Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Los Angeles Superior Court – Compton Courthouse
Compton
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220
Los Angeles Superior Court – Downey Courthouse
Downey
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
7500 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
Los Angeles Superior Court – El Monte Courthouse
El Monte
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
11234 East Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731
Los Angeles Superior Court – Glendale Courthouse
Glendale
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
Los Angeles Superior Court – Inglewood Courthouse
Inglewood
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
1 Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
Los Angeles Superior Court – Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse (Lancaster)
Lancaster
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
42011 4th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Los Angeles Superior Court – Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse (Long Beach)
Long Beach
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Los Angeles Superior Court – Metropolitan Courthouse
Los Angeles
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
1945 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Los Angeles Superior Court – Norwalk Courthouse
Norwalk
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
Los Angeles Superior Court – Pasadena Courthouse
Pasadena
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Los Angeles Superior Court – Pomona Courthouse North
Pomona
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
350 West Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766
Los Angeles Superior Court – Pomona Courthouse South
Pomona
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
Los Angeles Superior Court – San Fernando Courthouse
San Fernando
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
900 Third Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
Los Angeles Superior Court – Santa Monica Courthouse
Santa Monica
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Los Angeles Superior Court – Torrance Courthouse
Torrance
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Los Angeles Superior Court – Santa Clarita Courthouse
Valencia
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
23747 West Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, CA 91355
Los Angeles Superior Court – Van Nuys West Courthouse
Van Nuys
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Los Angeles Superior Court – West Covina Courthouse
West Covina
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA 91790
Los Angeles Superior Court – Whittier Courthouse
Whittier
Based on comparable filings and court handling patterns.
7339 South Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
TR-205
How to file a TR-205 in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles Superior Court – Beverly Hills Courthouse
9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
View court detailsLos Angeles Superior Court – Chatsworth Courthouse
9425 Penfield Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
View court detailsLos Angeles Superior Court – Compton Courthouse
200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA 90220
View court detailsLos Angeles Superior Court – Downey Courthouse
7500 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
View court detailsLos Angeles Superior Court – El Monte Courthouse
11234 East Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731
View court detailsLos Angeles Superior Court – Glendale Courthouse
600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
View court details- Plus 15 more clerk windows listed above.
FAQ
Los Angeles County traffic FAQ
Do Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County case
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