Your VIB Law attorney will tell you if you need to be personally present in court. Often, we can appear for you, especially on misdemeanor matters or when the court appearance is more routine. Below you will find contact information for the main courthouses in Santa Clara County.
Superior Court Hall of Justice (HOJ)
The”Hall of Justice” is Santa Clara County’s main courthouse and the most likely location for your criminal case. For more information about the HOJ, including driving directions and information about parking, click here.
Address: 190-200 West Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110
Mailing Address: 191 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 808-6600
TDD: (408) 808-6626
Jury TDD: (408) 882-2591 (for hearing-impaired use only)
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
South County Morgan Hill Courthouse
The “South County” Courthouse handles all criminal matters occurring in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and other south county jurisdiction matters. For more information about the South County Courthouse, including driving directions and information about parking, click here.
Address: 301 Diana Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 695-5000
TDD: (408) 695-5199 (for hearing-impaired use only)
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC)
The new Family Justice Center Courthouse opened to the public on August 15, 2016. For more information about the Family Justice Center Courthouse, including driving directions and information about parking, click here.
Address: 201 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 792-4200
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Juvenile Justice Courthouse
The Juvenile Justice Courthouse handles all of Santa Clara County’s cases involving minors. For more information about the Juvenile Justice Courthouse, including driving directions and information about parking, click here.
Address: 840 Guadalupe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110
Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 808-6200
TDD: (408) 808-6262 (for hearing-impaired use only)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Palo Alto “North County” Courthouse
The Palo Alto Courthouse handles Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, and other general “North County” criminal cases. For more information about the Palo Alto Courthouse, including driving directions and information about parking, click here.
Address: 270 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 462-3800
TDD: (650) 470-3921 (for hearing-impaired use only)
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm