Civil Division

The Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program assists attorneys and litigants in selecting appropriate dispute resolution options prior to trial. 

Find out information about appeals.

The San Francisco Superior Court carries the largest asbestos litigation caseload of any of California’s 58 Superior Courts. In 2009, the Court created a single asbestos case management department to handle asbestos cases.

Find out more about CARE Court.

Find out more about civil case management.

Contact Information for key staff in the Civil clerk’s office.

California state law requires that all 58 counties impanel a Civil Grand Jury to serve during each fiscal year. 

Learn who can obtain a Civil Harassment Restraining Order and how to obtain one.

Learn what information clerks may legally provide, how to obtain civil records in person or by mail, and other information about Civil Records.

The San Francisco Superior Court is one of six California trial courts with Complex Civil Litigation departments.

Court Reporters, as guardians of the record, are not only employees of the Court, but purveyors of transcripts for all interested parties. 

Motion schedules, procedures and contact information.

Master Calendar; motion schedule, procedures and contact information.

The Probate Court manages decedent's estate, trusts, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources.   

Former Presiding Judge Katherine Feinstein created the Housing Court in November 2011 as a result of a budget-related reorganization.

In the Small Claims court, disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively, the rules are simple and informal. Litigants may not be represented by an attorney. The Small Claims jurisdiction is limited to $10,000 for individuals. 

The San Francisco Superior Court encourages the use of Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials (“EJTs”) in appropriate cases.  EJTs provide an excellent opportunity to resolve your client’s case in an expeditious and inexpensive way.