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Agoura Hills, California is part of Los Angeles County. The city is roughly 35 miles away from Downtown Los Angeles and the Western side of Los Angeles County. The city is relatively small in comparison to other cities in Los Angeles County. In fact, the biggest employer in Agoura Hills is the Las Virgenes Unified School District. The size of the city means there are no courthouses in the city itself. However, cases in Agoura Hills are handled by Los Angeles County Superior Courts. The closest courthouse to Agoura Hills is the Chatsworth Courthouse which handles civil cases, family law, small claims, and traffic cases. Van Nuys Courthouse is where criminal cases are often heard for Agoura Hills, California.
Nestled on the south side of the San Joaquin Hills, Aliso Viejo is one of the newer cities in Orange County. Aliso Viejo is home to several big businesses, including UPS, Pacific Life, Quest Software, Lennar, and Bausch and Lomb to name a few. Criminal and CPS cases coming out of Aliso Viejo are heard at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. Aliso Viejo borders Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Woods.
Anaheim is arguably best known as the home of the world famous Disneyland. Stretching from Cypress in the west, to the Riverside County border in the easternmost part of Orange County, Anaheim is one of the most diverse cities in the area and borders 9 cities and unincorporated areas in the county. Attracting tourists from all over the world, Anaheim is also one of the oldest cities in the county, being founded in 1857, as well as the most populated city in Orange County. In addition to its large population, Anaheim boasts two professional sports teams – the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – making it the entertainment capital of Orange County.
Bell Gardens, California is a city within Los Angeles County. The city is part of the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles County. Gateway Cities are known as gateways because they are the cities that line the Southeast part of Los Angeles County and border Orange County. However, Bell Gardens is still part of Los Angeles County, no matter how close it is to Orange County. That means cases in Bell Gardens are handled by the Los Angeles Superior Court System. There are no courthouses in Bell Gardens; the closest courts are found in Downey which handles criminal and traffic cases, and then any of the Los Angeles courthouses.
Beverly Hills is one of the most well-known communities in Southern California. The city is also known as the home to many celebrities, an extensive luxury shopping district, and some of the most luxurious hotels in the state. Beverly Hills is part of LA County. That means that people living in Beverly Hills have access to the extensive list of courthouses in LA County. There is a Beverly Hills Courthouse in Beverly Hills as well. There are two other LA County courthouses that are close to Beverly Hills including the LA County Superior Court in Hollywood, and the LA County Superior Court Central Civil West Courthouse in Los Angeles.
Compton is part of southern Los Angeles County. It is one of the oldest cities in the county and even one of the earliest cities in California having been established in 1888. Compton criminal cases are handled by the Los Angeles Superior Court system. Compton is south of Los Angeles, which means many cases may be heard in courthouses in Los Angeles itself. However, there is a courthouse in Compton, the Compton Courthouse. This courthouse handles many different types of cases. Civil, criminal, family, juvenile delinquency, small claims, and traffic cases are all handled at this single courthouse.
Covina, California is a city that is part of Los Angeles County and is about 22 miles away from Downtown Los Angeles. There was a time when the city was only one square mile which is why the slogan “One Mile Square and All There” was created. Covina is one of the many different cities in Los Angeles County which means the courts in Covina are part of the Los Angeles Supreme Court System. However, there are no courthouses in Covina itself, which is not to be confused with West Covina. In fact, West Covina is considered to be a different city altogether. Think North and South Carolina. The nearest courthouse to Covina would be the courthouse in West Covina. The West Covina Courthouse handles civil cases, criminal cases, small claims, and traffic cases.
Culver City, California is known as the movie making hub of California. You could find the headquarters for many entertainment companies in Culver City that have been around or were around since 1920. The city has grown over the decades but it is still considered to be a small city compared to those around it with a population of roughly 40,779. Culver City is part of the Los Angeles County Supreme Court system. That means any case that originated in Culver City could end up at any of the many LA County courthouses. There are no courthouses in Culver City itself but there are a few nearby. Inglewood Courthouse hears civil, criminal, small claims, and traffic cases. You will also find a juvenile court in Inglewood as well. There is also the Beverly Hills Courthouse which deals with only civil and traffic cases.
Diamond Bar is part of Los Angeles County and got its name from the “diamond over a bar” branding iron from 1918. The city is mostly a suburb of Los Angeles, meaning there aren’t many businesses in the area. You will find a few shopping centers but it is mostly residential. That can also be said about the court system in Diamond Bar. There are no courthouses in Diamond Bar itself. However, the city is part of the Los Angeles County court system. The closest courthouse to Diamond Bar, California is the Pomona Courthouse South. This courthouse handles civil, criminal, juvenile, and family law cases.
Downey, California, is part of Los Angeles County. The city is known for being the birthplace of the Apollo Space Program. There is plenty of history to be found in Downey, and it is even considered to be part of the Gateway Cities. Gateway Cities are cities in Los Angeles County that border Orange County. Any charges that occur in Downey will be handled by the Los Angeles County Superior Court System. There is a single courthouse in Downey itself, the Downey Courthouse. This courthouse handles both criminal and traffic cases.
El Segundo is part of Los Angeles County, but it still has a small-town feel. In fact, the population of El Segundo doesn’t reach 17,000. However, it is still part of Los Angeles County. That means it is part of the Los Angeles Superior Court System. There are no courthouses in El Segundo. Any cases that were charged in El Segundo will be handled by the nearest courthouse. The Torrance Courthouse in Torrance is one option for civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases. The other two options can be found in Inglewood. The Inglewood Courthouse handles civil, criminal, small claims, and traffic cases. The Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse is specifically for juvenile cases.
Fullerton, California is located in North Orange County. It is home to the Cal State Fullerton and the North Justice Center. This court hears cases from the cities of Brea, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, Stanton, and Yorba Linda.
Huntington Beach is the surf capital of Southern California. Known for its annual surfing competition, the Vans US Open of Surfing, the city attracts a variety of people from all over Southern California to its Pacific Ocean shores every summer. However, these events don’t occur without a hitch. Several years have seen observers of the contest arrested for rioting, disorderly conduct, drunk in public, DUI, theft, vandalism, resisting arrest, minor in possession, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, and even gang charges.
Irvine is located in central Orange County, and is a convenient location for serving each of the state and federal criminal courts located – not only in Orange County – but also throughout Southern California. A suburb of Los Angeles, Irvine is recognized as one of the safest cities in the country. However, that does not mean that crimes do not occur in Irvine, California. Often, cases such as petty theft, drug crimes, and DUI’s occur in Irvine and are arraigned at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, just a short drive from Ms. Johnson’s office.
Newport Beach is a coastal economic powerhouse surrounded by Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Coast to the south. It also contains the unincorporated town of Corona del Mar. The Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach services all crimes occurring in the city as well as crimes in south Orange County cities such as San Clemente, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza, and Mission Viejo. Although household incomes in Southern Orange County are some of the highest in the country, this makes the area a target for grand theft, robberies, burglaries, and other crimes that require top-notch criminal defense.
Orange County is the third-most populated county in all of California. In fact, Orange County alone is more populous than 21 US states. There are 34 different cities that make up Orange County. All of those cities are served by Johnson Criminal Law Group. There are several justice centers within Orange County, scattered amongst the cities. The most notable justice centers include Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange, Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach Facility in Newport Beach, North Justice Center in Fullerton, Superior Court Service Center in Mission Viejo, West Justice Center in Westminster, and Civil Complex Center in Santa Ana.
Orange County is well-known around the world as the home to an assortment of theme parks and attractions. But Orange County is more than just a tourist destination, it is home to over 3 million people. There is also a Superior Court system with several courthouses all around the county. Santa Ana is home to most of the courthouses within the Orange County Superior Court system with a total of four different courthouses. There is also a courthouse in Newport Beach, Orange, Fullerton, and Westminster. Any case that happens within Orange County will be heard at one of these courthouses.
San Bernardino County is part of what is known as the Inland Empire area of Southern California. There are over 2 million people living in San Bernardino County with the median age being 33 years old. There are more than a few courthouses in San Bernardino County, with some of the courthouses specializing in specific areas of law. For example, the Appeals and Appellate Division courthouse is in Rancho Cucamonga. You will also find two juvenile courts in San Bernardino, and one in Victorville. There is a Mental Health Court as well in Colton and the rest of the courthouses are by district. The Fontana District in Fontana, Joshua Tree District in Joshua Tree, Needles District, Rancho Cucamonga District, Victorville District, Big Bear District, and Barstow District.
The city of Santa Ana, California is centrally located in Orange County. Bordering Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Anaheim, and Orange, it is nearly impossible to travel through Orange County, especially via Interstate 5, without entering the city limits. The Central Justice Center is where crimes committed in Santa Ana, Orange, Villa Park, and Tustin are addressed.
Van Nuys is a community within the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. However, Van Nuys is the most populous area in the San Fernando Valley. The location also makes it part of Los Angeles County. That means most cases based in Van Nuys will be handled by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. In fact, Van Nuys is one of the only communities within the Los Angeles Superior Court system that has two different courthouse locations. The Van Nuys Courthouse East and Courthouse West. Courthouse East handles civil, family, and small claims cases while Courthouse West handles criminal and traffic cases.
Westminster, California is located east of Seal Beach and southwest of neighboring Garden Grove in Orange County. Westminster is home of the West Justice Center and is the jurisdictional court for criminal proceedings resulting from crimes occurring in Costa Mesa, Cypress, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Stanton, Huntington Beach, Sunset Beach, Fountain Valley, and Westminster. As a young lawyer, Criminal Defense Attorney Ms. Johnson-Norris spent many years assigned to the West Justice Center representing criminal defendants.