San Bernardino County Courthouse Guide
Where to File Your Family Law Case

High Desert Update: Since July 2021, all High Desert family law cases (Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia, etc.) are heard at the Barstow Courthouse, not Victorville.

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

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Victorville Courthouse

Criminal, probate, guardianship, civil matters. NOT family law.

Phone: (760) 245-6215

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San Bernardino Historic

Family law for West Valley and Central Valley areas.

Phone: (909) 521-3136

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The 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.

Schedule Consultation (760) 955-2500

Important Disclaimer

This website provides general information and is not legal advice. Viewing this site or contacting our office does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Last updated: January 2026