San Bernardino County Courthouse Guide
Where to File Your Family Law Case
Quick Reference: Where Do I File?
| Your Location | Family Law Court |
|---|---|
| High Desert Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Adelanto, Barstow, Big Bear | Barstow Courthouse 235 E Mountain View St, Barstow |
| West Valley Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Fontana, Chino | San Bernardino Historic Courthouse 351 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino |
| Central Valley San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa | San Bernardino Historic Courthouse 351 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino |
Courthouse Guides
Barstow Family Court
All High Desert family law cases: divorce, custody, support, DVROs, adoptions.
Phone: (760) 245-6215
View Full GuideVictorville Courthouse
Criminal, probate, guardianship, civil matters. NOT family law.
Phone: (760) 245-6215
View Full GuideSan Bernardino Historic
Family law for West Valley and Central Valley areas.
Phone: (909) 521-3136
View Full GuideThe 2021 High Desert Reorganization
In July 2021, the San Bernardino Superior Court completed the High Desert Reorganization Project, which moved all family law cases from Victorville to Barstow.
Why: To address overcrowding at the Victorville courthouse and provide better-dedicated services for family law matters.
What moved: Divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, paternity, adoptions, small claims, and traffic.
What stayed in Victorville: Criminal cases, juvenile delinquency, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and civil matters.
Key Contact Numbers
| Barstow Family Law | (760) 245-6215 |
| Victorville (Criminal/Civil) | (760) 245-6215 |
| San Bernardino Family Law | (909) 521-3136 |
| Self-Help Resource Center | (909) 269-8826 |
Official Court Resources
Need Help with Your Family Law Case?
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Heather Lewis knows the San Bernardino County courts inside and out. We regularly appear at Barstow and understand local procedures.