Quick Answer
The Inglewood Courthouse, at 1 Regent Street in Inglewood, handles misdemeanor cases from Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and surrounding South LA neighborhoods. It also handles cases from LAPD 77th Street and Southwest Divisions. Cases are typically filed by the LA County District Attorney; Inglewood Police arrests in the City of Inglewood may also be filed locally.
Key Takeaways
- Address: 1 Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301.
- Serves Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and parts of South LA covered by LAPD 77th Street and Southwest Divisions.
- Cases typically filed by the LA County District Attorney.
- Inglewood Police Department is at 1 Manchester Boulevard.
- Calendar typically begins at 8:30 AM.
About the Inglewood Courthouse
The Inglewood Courthouse is at 1 Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301, in downtown Inglewood. It handles civil and criminal matters from South LA and South Bay-adjacent neighborhoods. Criminal calendars typically begin at 8:30 AM.
Areas served
- Inglewood
- Hawthorne
- Lawndale
- Parts of LAPD 77th Street Division coverage (south LA)
- Parts of LAPD Southwest Division coverage (Crenshaw, Leimert Park, USC-adjacent)
- Lennox (LASD-policed)
Filing prosecutors
Most misdemeanor cases at the Inglewood Courthouse are filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Cases originating from Inglewood Police Department arrests are also typically filed by the LA County DA (Inglewood does not have its own city prosecutor for criminal matters). LAPD-arrest cases originating in the City of Los Angeles may also be filed by the LA City Attorney.
Common case types
- DUI — including CHP enforcement on I-405, I-105, and I-110.
- Petty theft
- Simple battery
- Public intoxication
- Drug possession
- Resisting, delaying, or obstructing (PC 148)
- Criminal threats
- Trespass
Defense considerations
- Review body-worn camera footage from the arresting agency (IPD, LAPD 77th, LAPD Southwest, LASD Lennox).
- PC 1538.5 motion to suppress where the stop, search, or arrest lacks adequate constitutional basis.
- Pitchess motions for officer personnel records.
- PC 1001.95 pretrial diversion for eligible misdemeanors.
- PC 1001.36 mental health diversion where qualifying mental disorder played a significant role.
- Negotiated reductions to lesser offenses or infractions where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Inglewood Courthouse?
1 Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301. The courthouse is in downtown Inglewood, near Manchester Boulevard.
Where is the Inglewood Police Department?
1 Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301 — adjacent to the courthouse area.
Who files Inglewood Courthouse misdemeanor cases?
The LA County District Attorney’s Office files most misdemeanors heard at the Inglewood Courthouse. LAPD-arrest cases from LA City territory may be filed by the LA City Attorney.
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 Inglewood Courthouse or anywhere in Los Angeles County.