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San Bernardino County eviction defense

Fighting an eviction in San Bernardino County? Here's where your case is heard.

San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the contiguous United States, and eviction cases are spread across district courthouses from the San Bernardino Justice Center to Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Barstow, and Joshua Tree. We prepare and file your Answer at the right district before your deadline, then negotiate settlement — for a flat fee.

San Bernardino County unlawful detainer district courthouses

Cases are assigned to a district based on the property's location, and the county's 20,000 square miles mean the wrong district can add hours of travel. We confirm the correct one before filing.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino Justice Center — Civil Division

247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Rancho Cucamonga / West Valley

Rancho Cucamonga District

8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Fontana

Fontana District

17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335
Victorville / High Desert

Victorville District

14455 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92392
Barstow

Barstow District

235 East Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311
Joshua Tree / Morongo Basin

Joshua Tree District

6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

The San Bernardino Justice Center hears unlimited unlawful detainer cases; most standard residential evictions are heard at the district courthouse assigned to the property's ZIP code. Tell us your property's address and we'll confirm the correct district.

Tenant protections in San Bernardino County

Local rent control is limited here compared to coastal counties, but statewide protections still apply everywhere.

Flat fee, no hourly billing

  • Answer Only — case review, drafting, filing at the correct district courthouse, proof of service
  • Answer + Settlement — everything above, plus attorney-led negotiation and settlement review
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San Bernardino County questions we hear often

It's assigned by your property's location. We regularly file at the San Bernardino Justice Center, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Victorville, Barstow, and Joshua Tree. Tell us your property's address and we'll confirm the correct district.

Most cities in the county rely on the statewide Tenant Protection Act rather than their own ordinance. Some cities have separate rules for mobile home park spaces. Tell us your city and unit type and we'll confirm what applies.

Send us your Summons and Complaint

Tell us your property's address, when you were served, and how. We'll confirm your district courthouse and deadline the same day, free of charge.