Information and Resources

Self Help Resouces

Ventura Superior Court’s Self-Help Legal Access Center
800 South Victoria Avenue, Room 400,
Ventura, CA
(805) 654-3962Free; no eligibility limits. General info about the courts & representing yourself in court.
Ventura Superior Court’s Family Law Self-Help Center
800 South Victoria Avenue, Room 400
Ventura, CA
(805) 662-6661Free; no eligibility limits. 1st come, 1st serve-to 1st 35 people each day only.
Simi Valley Court’s Family Law Self-Help Center
3855-F Alamo Street, 2nd floor
Simi Valley, CA
(805) 582-8086
Free or Low Cost Bankruptcy Help
San Fernando Valley – Bet Tzedek (818) 769-0136
Santa Barbara – Conejo Free Legal (805) 497-3575
Santa Barbara – Legal Aid (805) 963-6754
Juvenile Court Family Resource Center
4353 Vineyard Avenue, Room 206,
Oxnard, CA
(805) 981-5974
County of Ventura District Attorney’s *Real Estate Fraud Unit
5720 Ralston Street, Suite 300
Ventura, CA
(805) 662-1750*Persons who believe they may be victims of real estate fraud are encouraged to contact the DA’s office*
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Court Information

FREQUENTLY NEEDED INFORMATION

Local Court Rules
Fee Schedule
Court Venue and Location of Court
Judicial Assignments: Ventura
Judicial Assignments: East Courty
Courtroom Assignments: Ventura
Courtroom Assignments: East County
Email Directory (by subject matter)
Courthouse Automation & Technology

CRIMINAL

Bail Schedule
Fee Schedule
Local Criminal Rules: Rule 11

CIVIL DIVISION

Court Approved Civil Mediators List
Civil Email Directory

Local Civil Court Rules

Fee Schedule
Standards of Professional Conduct
Local Forms
E-Filing: Approved Site
Courtroom Presentation Equipment & Guidelines

FAMILY

Court Dates & Times
Local Family Law Rules: Rule 9

Fee Schedule
Standards of Professional Conduct
Local Forms
E-Filing: Approved Site
Courtroom Presentation Equipment & Guidelines
Children’s Waiting Room
Juvenile Calendar Procedures

PROBATE, CONSERVATORSHIPS, GUARDIANSHIPS, AND TRUSTS

Local Rules: Rule 10
Probate Filing Fee

APPEALS

Appellate Calendar Procedures: Rule 14
Appellate Filing Fees