| LASD Station | Areas Covered | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood (780 N. San Vicente Blvd.) | City of West Hollywood | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Malibu/Lost Hills (27050 Agoura Rd.) | Malibu, Topanga (county portions), Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village | Van Nuys / Airport Courthouse (depending on location) |
| Marina del Rey (13851 Fiji Way) | Marina del Rey, unincorporated Westside coastal areas | Airport Courthouse |
| Lennox (4331 Lennox Blvd.) | Lennox, unincorporated areas near LAX | Airport Courthouse |
| Carson (21356 S. Avalon Blvd.) | Carson, Rancho Dominguez, Del Aire | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Lakewood (5130 Clark Ave.) | Lakewood, Bellflower, Paramount, Hawaiian Gardens | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Norwalk (12335 Civic Center Dr.) | Norwalk, Artesia, La Mirada, Cerritos | Norwalk Courthouse |
| Compton (140 N. Wilmington Ave.) | Compton, Willowbrook, unincorporated South LA areas | Compton Courthouse |
| Crescenta Valley (4554 Briggs Ave., La Crescenta) | La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose, Altadena (parts) | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Altadena (780 E. Altadena Dr.) | Altadena, unincorporated areas north of Pasadena | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Industry (150 N. Hudson Ave.) | City of Industry, La Puente, Valinda, Avocado Heights | Pomona Courthouse |
Municipal police departments — independent of LAPD/LASD
Several LA County cities maintain their own police departments and (in some cases) their own city attorney’s offices that file misdemeanor charges independently of the LA County DA.
| Agency | Headquarters | Filing Prosecutor | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Police Department | 464 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills | LA City Attorney / LA County DA | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Santa Monica Police Department | 333 Olympic Dr., Santa Monica | Santa Monica City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| Long Beach Police Department | 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach | Long Beach City Prosecutor | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Pasadena Police Department | 207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena | Pasadena City Prosecutor | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Burbank Police Department | 200 N. Third St., Burbank | Burbank City Attorney | Burbank Courthouse |
| Glendale Police Department | 131 N. Isabel St., Glendale | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Inglewood Police Department | 1 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood | LA County DA | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Culver City Police Department | 4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City | Culver City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| El Segundo Police Department | 348 Main St., El Segundo | LA County DA | Airport Courthouse |
| Manhattan Beach Police | 420 15th St., Manhattan Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Hermosa Beach Police | 540 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Redondo Beach Police | 401 Diamond St., Redondo Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Torrance Police Department | 3300 Civic Center Dr., Torrance | Torrance City Attorney | Torrance Courthouse |
| South Pasadena Police | 1422 Mission St., South Pasadena | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| San Marino Police | 2200 Huntington Dr., San Marino | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol enforces traffic laws on California freeways and certain state highways. DUI and other vehicle-related charges arising from CHP stops are filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office at the courthouse closest to the stop location.
- CHP West LA Area — covers I-405, I-10, and 101 in West LA; cases route to Airport Courthouse or Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP Central LA Area — covers downtown freeways; cases route to Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP East LA Area — covers I-5, I-10 east, 60 freeway; cases route to Foltz CJC or East LA-area courthouses.
- CHP South LA Area — covers I-110, I-105, I-710; cases route to Inglewood, Long Beach, or Compton courthouses.
- CHP Altadena Area — covers I-210, 134 east; cases route to Pasadena Courthouse.
How to use this information
- Identify the arresting agency. Your citation, charging document, or release paperwork will list it.
- Look up the filing courthouse in the tables above. That is where your arraignment and most subsequent court dates will occur.
- Identify the filing prosecutor. Plea practice, diversion availability, and willingness to dismiss vary between the LA County DA, the LA City Attorney, and individual city prosecutors.
- Act quickly to preserve evidence. Body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, in-car video, and third-party surveillance can be overwritten or destroyed within days. Defense counsel can send formal preservation requests to the relevant agency.
Schedule a free consultation
The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge in Los Angeles County. The firm regularly appears at the Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC, Airport, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Pasadena, Inglewood, Compton, and Norwalk courthouses.
| LAPD Division | Neighborhoods Covered | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Central (251 E. 6th St.) | DTLA, Skid Row, Historic Core, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Arts District | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Rampart (1401 W. 6th St.) | Westlake, Echo Park, Pico-Union, Historic Filipinotown | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Hollywood (1358 N. Wilcox Ave.) | Hollywood, East Hollywood, Hollywood Hills | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Wilshire (4861 W. Venice Blvd.) | Mid-Wilshire, Mid-City, Koreatown south, Hancock Park, Park La Brea | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| West LA (1663 Butler Ave.) | Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Westwood, Sawtelle, West LA | Airport Courthouse |
| Pacific (12312 Culver Blvd.) | Venice, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms, Westchester, Playa del Rey | Airport Courthouse |
| Olympic (1130 S. Vermont Ave.) | Koreatown, MacArthur Park area | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Northeast (3353 San Fernando Rd.) | Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Los Feliz | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| North Hollywood (11640 Burbank Blvd.) | North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Toluca Lake (LA City portions) | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Van Nuys (6240 Sylmar Ave.) | Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| West Valley (19020 Vanowen St.) | Reseda, Encino, Tarzana, Winnetka, Woodland Hills | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Topanga (21501 Schoenborn St.) | Canoga Park, Calabasas-adjacent LA areas, West Hills, Hidden Hills-adjacent | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Devonshire (10250 Etiwanda Ave.) | Northridge, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Mission (11121 Sepulveda Blvd.) | Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City, Arleta, Sylmar (LA City portions) | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Foothill (12760 Osborne St.) | Pacoima, Sun Valley, Lake View Terrace, Tujunga, Sunland | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| 77th Street (7600 S. Broadway) | South LA along 77th, Vermont-Slauson area, Florence-Firestone-adjacent LA | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Southwest (1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) | Jefferson Park, Exposition Park, USC area, Leimert Park, Crenshaw south | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Southeast (145 W. 108th St.) | Watts, Green Meadows, Vermont Vista | Compton Courthouse |
| Newton (3400 S. Central Ave.) | Central-Alameda, Vernon-adjacent LA, Florence-Graham fringe | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Harbor (2175 John S. Gibson Blvd., San Pedro) | San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Hollenbeck (2111 E. 1st St.) | Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
LASD stations — where cases are heard
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrols unincorporated LA County and contracts to provide policing for over 40 cities (including West Hollywood, Malibu, Lancaster, Palmdale, and many others). Misdemeanor cases are typically filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
| LASD Station | Areas Covered | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood (780 N. San Vicente Blvd.) | City of West Hollywood | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Malibu/Lost Hills (27050 Agoura Rd.) | Malibu, Topanga (county portions), Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village | Van Nuys / Airport Courthouse (depending on location) |
| Marina del Rey (13851 Fiji Way) | Marina del Rey, unincorporated Westside coastal areas | Airport Courthouse |
| Lennox (4331 Lennox Blvd.) | Lennox, unincorporated areas near LAX | Airport Courthouse |
| Carson (21356 S. Avalon Blvd.) | Carson, Rancho Dominguez, Del Aire | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Lakewood (5130 Clark Ave.) | Lakewood, Bellflower, Paramount, Hawaiian Gardens | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Norwalk (12335 Civic Center Dr.) | Norwalk, Artesia, La Mirada, Cerritos | Norwalk Courthouse |
| Compton (140 N. Wilmington Ave.) | Compton, Willowbrook, unincorporated South LA areas | Compton Courthouse |
| Crescenta Valley (4554 Briggs Ave., La Crescenta) | La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose, Altadena (parts) | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Altadena (780 E. Altadena Dr.) | Altadena, unincorporated areas north of Pasadena | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Industry (150 N. Hudson Ave.) | City of Industry, La Puente, Valinda, Avocado Heights | Pomona Courthouse |
Municipal police departments — independent of LAPD/LASD
Several LA County cities maintain their own police departments and (in some cases) their own city attorney’s offices that file misdemeanor charges independently of the LA County DA.
| Agency | Headquarters | Filing Prosecutor | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Police Department | 464 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills | LA City Attorney / LA County DA | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Santa Monica Police Department | 333 Olympic Dr., Santa Monica | Santa Monica City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| Long Beach Police Department | 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach | Long Beach City Prosecutor | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Pasadena Police Department | 207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena | Pasadena City Prosecutor | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Burbank Police Department | 200 N. Third St., Burbank | Burbank City Attorney | Burbank Courthouse |
| Glendale Police Department | 131 N. Isabel St., Glendale | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Inglewood Police Department | 1 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood | LA County DA | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Culver City Police Department | 4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City | Culver City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| El Segundo Police Department | 348 Main St., El Segundo | LA County DA | Airport Courthouse |
| Manhattan Beach Police | 420 15th St., Manhattan Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Hermosa Beach Police | 540 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Redondo Beach Police | 401 Diamond St., Redondo Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Torrance Police Department | 3300 Civic Center Dr., Torrance | Torrance City Attorney | Torrance Courthouse |
| South Pasadena Police | 1422 Mission St., South Pasadena | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| San Marino Police | 2200 Huntington Dr., San Marino | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol enforces traffic laws on California freeways and certain state highways. DUI and other vehicle-related charges arising from CHP stops are filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office at the courthouse closest to the stop location.
- CHP West LA Area — covers I-405, I-10, and 101 in West LA; cases route to Airport Courthouse or Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP Central LA Area — covers downtown freeways; cases route to Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP East LA Area — covers I-5, I-10 east, 60 freeway; cases route to Foltz CJC or East LA-area courthouses.
- CHP South LA Area — covers I-110, I-105, I-710; cases route to Inglewood, Long Beach, or Compton courthouses.
- CHP Altadena Area — covers I-210, 134 east; cases route to Pasadena Courthouse.
How to use this information
- Identify the arresting agency. Your citation, charging document, or release paperwork will list it.
- Look up the filing courthouse in the tables above. That is where your arraignment and most subsequent court dates will occur.
- Identify the filing prosecutor. Plea practice, diversion availability, and willingness to dismiss vary between the LA County DA, the LA City Attorney, and individual city prosecutors.
- Act quickly to preserve evidence. Body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, in-car video, and third-party surveillance can be overwritten or destroyed within days. Defense counsel can send formal preservation requests to the relevant agency.
Schedule a free consultation
The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge in Los Angeles County. The firm regularly appears at the Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC, Airport, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Pasadena, Inglewood, Compton, and Norwalk courthouses.
Quick Answer
This page maps every major Los Angeles County police and sheriff agency to the courthouse where its cases are heard and the prosecutor’s office that typically files them. Use it to understand where your case is going and who is handling it before your first court date.
Key Takeaways
- Your courthouse is determined by the location of the alleged offense, not where you live.
- The filing prosecutor (LA City Attorney, LA County DA, or a city prosecutor like Santa Monica or Long Beach) depends on the jurisdiction and the statute charged.
- LAPD has 21 patrol divisions; LASD has dozens of stations across unincorporated areas and contract cities.
- Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Pasadena, Burbank, and a few other cities have their own police departments and their own city attorney’s offices.
- Knowing the filing agency early helps you preserve body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, and other discovery before the prosecutor files charges.
LAPD divisions — where cases are heard
The Los Angeles Police Department operates 21 geographic divisions across the City of Los Angeles. Misdemeanor cases originating from LAPD arrests are typically filed by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and heard at the courthouse covering the arrest location.
| LAPD Division | Neighborhoods Covered | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Central (251 E. 6th St.) | DTLA, Skid Row, Historic Core, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Arts District | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Rampart (1401 W. 6th St.) | Westlake, Echo Park, Pico-Union, Historic Filipinotown | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Hollywood (1358 N. Wilcox Ave.) | Hollywood, East Hollywood, Hollywood Hills | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Wilshire (4861 W. Venice Blvd.) | Mid-Wilshire, Mid-City, Koreatown south, Hancock Park, Park La Brea | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| West LA (1663 Butler Ave.) | Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Westwood, Sawtelle, West LA | Airport Courthouse |
| Pacific (12312 Culver Blvd.) | Venice, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms, Westchester, Playa del Rey | Airport Courthouse |
| Olympic (1130 S. Vermont Ave.) | Koreatown, MacArthur Park area | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Northeast (3353 San Fernando Rd.) | Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Los Feliz | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| North Hollywood (11640 Burbank Blvd.) | North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Toluca Lake (LA City portions) | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Van Nuys (6240 Sylmar Ave.) | Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| West Valley (19020 Vanowen St.) | Reseda, Encino, Tarzana, Winnetka, Woodland Hills | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Topanga (21501 Schoenborn St.) | Canoga Park, Calabasas-adjacent LA areas, West Hills, Hidden Hills-adjacent | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Devonshire (10250 Etiwanda Ave.) | Northridge, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Mission (11121 Sepulveda Blvd.) | Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City, Arleta, Sylmar (LA City portions) | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| Foothill (12760 Osborne St.) | Pacoima, Sun Valley, Lake View Terrace, Tujunga, Sunland | Van Nuys Courthouse East |
| 77th Street (7600 S. Broadway) | South LA along 77th, Vermont-Slauson area, Florence-Firestone-adjacent LA | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Southwest (1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) | Jefferson Park, Exposition Park, USC area, Leimert Park, Crenshaw south | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Southeast (145 W. 108th St.) | Watts, Green Meadows, Vermont Vista | Compton Courthouse |
| Newton (3400 S. Central Ave.) | Central-Alameda, Vernon-adjacent LA, Florence-Graham fringe | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
| Harbor (2175 John S. Gibson Blvd., San Pedro) | San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Hollenbeck (2111 E. 1st St.) | Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno | Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC |
LASD stations — where cases are heard
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrols unincorporated LA County and contracts to provide policing for over 40 cities (including West Hollywood, Malibu, Lancaster, Palmdale, and many others). Misdemeanor cases are typically filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
| LASD Station | Areas Covered | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood (780 N. San Vicente Blvd.) | City of West Hollywood | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Malibu/Lost Hills (27050 Agoura Rd.) | Malibu, Topanga (county portions), Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village | Van Nuys / Airport Courthouse (depending on location) |
| Marina del Rey (13851 Fiji Way) | Marina del Rey, unincorporated Westside coastal areas | Airport Courthouse |
| Lennox (4331 Lennox Blvd.) | Lennox, unincorporated areas near LAX | Airport Courthouse |
| Carson (21356 S. Avalon Blvd.) | Carson, Rancho Dominguez, Del Aire | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Lakewood (5130 Clark Ave.) | Lakewood, Bellflower, Paramount, Hawaiian Gardens | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Norwalk (12335 Civic Center Dr.) | Norwalk, Artesia, La Mirada, Cerritos | Norwalk Courthouse |
| Compton (140 N. Wilmington Ave.) | Compton, Willowbrook, unincorporated South LA areas | Compton Courthouse |
| Crescenta Valley (4554 Briggs Ave., La Crescenta) | La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose, Altadena (parts) | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Altadena (780 E. Altadena Dr.) | Altadena, unincorporated areas north of Pasadena | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Industry (150 N. Hudson Ave.) | City of Industry, La Puente, Valinda, Avocado Heights | Pomona Courthouse |
Municipal police departments — independent of LAPD/LASD
Several LA County cities maintain their own police departments and (in some cases) their own city attorney’s offices that file misdemeanor charges independently of the LA County DA.
| Agency | Headquarters | Filing Prosecutor | Filing Courthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Police Department | 464 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills | LA City Attorney / LA County DA | Beverly Hills Courthouse |
| Santa Monica Police Department | 333 Olympic Dr., Santa Monica | Santa Monica City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| Long Beach Police Department | 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach | Long Beach City Prosecutor | Long Beach Courthouse |
| Pasadena Police Department | 207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena | Pasadena City Prosecutor | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Burbank Police Department | 200 N. Third St., Burbank | Burbank City Attorney | Burbank Courthouse |
| Glendale Police Department | 131 N. Isabel St., Glendale | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| Inglewood Police Department | 1 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood | LA County DA | Inglewood Courthouse |
| Culver City Police Department | 4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City | Culver City Attorney | Airport Courthouse |
| El Segundo Police Department | 348 Main St., El Segundo | LA County DA | Airport Courthouse |
| Manhattan Beach Police | 420 15th St., Manhattan Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Hermosa Beach Police | 540 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Redondo Beach Police | 401 Diamond St., Redondo Beach | LA County DA | Torrance Courthouse |
| Torrance Police Department | 3300 Civic Center Dr., Torrance | Torrance City Attorney | Torrance Courthouse |
| South Pasadena Police | 1422 Mission St., South Pasadena | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
| San Marino Police | 2200 Huntington Dr., San Marino | LA County DA | Pasadena Courthouse |
California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol enforces traffic laws on California freeways and certain state highways. DUI and other vehicle-related charges arising from CHP stops are filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office at the courthouse closest to the stop location.
- CHP West LA Area — covers I-405, I-10, and 101 in West LA; cases route to Airport Courthouse or Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP Central LA Area — covers downtown freeways; cases route to Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC.
- CHP East LA Area — covers I-5, I-10 east, 60 freeway; cases route to Foltz CJC or East LA-area courthouses.
- CHP South LA Area — covers I-110, I-105, I-710; cases route to Inglewood, Long Beach, or Compton courthouses.
- CHP Altadena Area — covers I-210, 134 east; cases route to Pasadena Courthouse.
How to use this information
- Identify the arresting agency. Your citation, charging document, or release paperwork will list it.
- Look up the filing courthouse in the tables above. That is where your arraignment and most subsequent court dates will occur.
- Identify the filing prosecutor. Plea practice, diversion availability, and willingness to dismiss vary between the LA County DA, the LA City Attorney, and individual city prosecutors.
- Act quickly to preserve evidence. Body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, in-car video, and third-party surveillance can be overwritten or destroyed within days. Defense counsel can send formal preservation requests to the relevant agency.
Schedule a free consultation
The Law Office of Zak Fisher offers a free 20-minute consultation to anyone facing a pending criminal charge in Los Angeles County. The firm regularly appears at the Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC, Airport, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Pasadena, Inglewood, Compton, and Norwalk courthouses.