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In Kings County, money disputes up to $12,500 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Kings County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Kings County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Small claims filings from Kings County are handled at The Superior Court of California County of Kings in Hanford. Kings County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Armona, Avenal and Corcoran areas.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Certain small claims hearings can be attended remotely. Whether yours qualifies depends on the court and the case type. Many California courts let parties attend by video or phone unless the court orders otherwise; the court's own small-claims page says which applies.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Small claims cases in Kings County, California are handled by The Superior Court of California County of Kings, located at 1640 Kings County Drive in Hanford, 93230, as part of the Superior Court of California system. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The county has a population of 154,913 and includes communities such as Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Kettleman City, Lemoore, and Stratford, along with ZIP codes including 93202, 93204, 93212, 93230, and 93245. Kings County lies near Fresno County, San Luis Obispo County, and Tulare County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court accepts electronic filing. Questions about small claims matters can be directed to the court by telephone at (559) 582-1010, and further information is published on the court website at http://www.kings.courts.ca.gov/.
These 7 places sit inside Kings County:
Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Kettleman City, Lemoore, Stratford.
ZIP codes:
With about 154,913 residents, Kings County ranks 33rd by population among the 58 counties of California. The Superior Court of California County of Kings, in Hanford, is about 14 miles from the Fresno County courthouse in Fresno and 46 miles from the San Luis Obispo County courthouse in San Luis Obispo.
If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, no attorneys at the hearing, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
Both sides appear without a lawyer at the hearing itself. Consulting one before or after is a separate matter.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
The Superior Court of California County of Kings is the courthouse listed for Kings County. These are the limits for Kings County, population about 154,913.
If someone owes you money, up to $12,500, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
The Superior Court of California County of Kings is the Kings County courthouse listed below. Kings County has about 154,913 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
The Superior Court of California County of Kings publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. The Superior Court of California County of Kings lists (559) 582-1010 as its number.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed. delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it, the sheriff or constable, certified mail or personal delivery by an approved server is what courts in California normally accept.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Service must occur within CA or invalidated. Service 15 days before hearing (same county), 20 days (outside county). Proof of service filed within 5 days of hearing.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Kings County include places such as Armona, Avenal and Corcoran. A Kings County address carries one of its 9 ZIP codes, 93202, 93204 and 93212 among them.
You have a limited window to file, measured from when the dispute arose. File after it closes and your claim can be barred.
| What the claim is about | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 2 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Kings County ZIP code to another, 93202 included. The same periods apply in Kings County as in nearby Fresno County and San Luis Obispo County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in California generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Cal. Civ. Code §3289).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Kings County, population about 154,913. Kings County is under the same state rate as nearby Fresno County and San Luis Obispo County.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File with the Kings County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $30–$75 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Kings County papers go to The Superior Court of California County of Kings in Hanford. Kings County has a population of about 154,913.
Hearings run short and plainly. Lawyers do not appear, and questions come from the judge.
Armona, Avenal and Corcoran are among the Kings County places a hearing can draw parties from. Hearings in Kings County cases are listed at The Superior Court of California County of Kings in Hanford.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
Armona, Avenal and Corcoran are among the Kings County places a judgment debtor may live in. The judgment in a Kings County case comes from The Superior Court of California County of Kings in Hanford.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Kings County case for you.
