Quick Answer
The Pasadena Courthouse, at 300 East Walnut Street in Pasadena, handles misdemeanor cases from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, San Marino, and surrounding San Gabriel Valley areas. The Pasadena City Prosecutor files most City of Pasadena misdemeanors; the LA County DA files cases from unincorporated areas and other cities served by LASD.
Key Takeaways
- Address: 300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.
- Serves Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, San Marino, and surrounding San Gabriel Valley areas.
- Pasadena has its own City Prosecutor (PPD-arrests typically filed locally).
- Glendale, San Marino, South Pasadena cases are filed by the LA County DA.
- Pasadena Police Department is at 207 N. Garfield Avenue.
About the Pasadena Courthouse
The Pasadena Courthouse is at 300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101, in downtown Pasadena. It serves the San Gabriel Valley and handles civil, family, and criminal matters. Criminal calendars typically begin at 8:30 AM.
Areas served
- Pasadena
- South Pasadena
- Altadena
- La Cañada Flintridge
- Glendale
- San Marino
- Montrose and La Crescenta
- Unincorporated San Gabriel Valley areas
Filing prosecutors
Cases arising in the City of Pasadena and filed against PPD arrests are typically filed by the Pasadena City Prosecutor’s Office. Cases from Glendale, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, and Altadena (LASD-policed areas) are typically filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Common case types
- DUI — including CHP enforcement on the 210, 134, and 110 freeways.
- Petty theft — Old Town Pasadena retail, Paseo Colorado, Glendale Galleria, Americana at Brand.
- Simple battery
- Public intoxication — Old Town Pasadena bar district enforcement.
- Drug possession
- Criminal threats
- Reckless driving
Defense considerations
- Identify the filing prosecutor — Pasadena City Prosecutor vs LA County DA — early. Plea practice and diversion availability differ.
- Review PPD or LASD body-worn camera footage and dispatch audio.
- PC 1538.5 motions where the basis for a stop, search, or arrest is weak.
- Pitchess motions for officer personnel records.
- PC 1001.95 pretrial diversion for eligible misdemeanors.
- PC 1001.36 mental health diversion and military diversion (PC 1001.80) where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Pasadena Courthouse?
300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. Just east of Old Town Pasadena.
Does Pasadena have its own city prosecutor?
Yes. The Pasadena City Prosecutor’s Office files most misdemeanors arising in the City of Pasadena from PPD arrests.
Where is Glendale Police Department?
131 N. Isabel Street, Glendale, CA 91206. GPD-arrest cases are filed by the LA County DA and heard at the Pasadena Courthouse.
Schedule a free consultation
The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge at the Pasadena Courthouse or anywhere in Los Angeles County.