Avondale Civil Records
Avondale civil court records are filed at Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts. This west valley city has over ninety thousand residents. All general civil cases from Avondale go to Maricopa County courts. Cases over ten thousand dollars are filed at Superior Court. Smaller civil matters and evictions go to Justice Court precincts serving Avondale.
Avondale Quick Facts
Where Avondale Residents File Civil Cases
Avondale is in Maricopa County. All civil cases from Avondale residents are filed at Maricopa County courts. Superior Court handles cases over ten thousand dollars. Justice Courts take smaller matters.
The Northwest Regional Court Center at 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise serves the Avondale area. Call 602-372-2000. The Superior Court Docket provides free online case search.
Justice Court precincts serving Avondale handle civil cases up to ten thousand dollars, small claims, and eviction actions.
Filing Civil Cases in Avondale
Avondale residents file civil cases at Maricopa County courts based on the amount. Cases over ten thousand dollars must be filed at Superior Court. Smaller cases and evictions go to Justice Court.
Filing fees at Superior Court are three hundred sixty seven dollars for a civil complaint. Justice Court civil complaints cost one hundred fourteen dollars. Small claims cost fifty eight dollars. Evictions cost sixty nine dollars.
Forms are available at courthouses or online at azcourts.gov.
Avondale Municipal Court
Avondale Municipal Court handles only traffic violations and city code enforcement. General civil cases do not go to Municipal Court.
For general civil matters like lawsuits, contract disputes, and debt collection, Avondale residents must use Maricopa County courts. Municipal Court serves a limited role in Avondale.
Access Civil Records for Avondale Cases
Search Avondale area civil cases through the Superior Court Docket system. Justice Court cases can be searched at justicecourts.maricopa.gov with both being free.
Document downloads cost ten dollars each through Arizona eAccess. In-person access is free at Maricopa County courthouses. Copies cost fifty cents per page.
For in-person research, visit the Northwest Regional Court Center during business hours. The courthouse has public terminals for case lookup. Staff can help you find records and make copies for the fee shown above.
Legal Aid and Forms for Avondale Residents
Free legal help is available for Avondale residents who qualify. Community Legal Services provides civil legal aid for low-income residents. Call 602-258-3434 for help with civil cases. The West Valley office serves Avondale.
Self-help forms are available online through the Arizona Supreme Court Self-Service Center. The center provides forms for debt collection, eviction defense, small claims, and other common civil case types. All forms are free to download and use.
Arizona State University College of Law operates a community legal clinic. The clinic can provide help with civil matters for Avondale area residents. Call 480-965-6181 for intake information. Services are provided by law students under attorney supervision.
Nearby West Valley Cities
Avondale is part of the west valley in Maricopa County. Other nearby cities also file civil cases at Maricopa County courts.