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San Mateo, California

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San Mateo court services (opens in a new tab)

Official court services and division information. Use the court’s own instructions to confirm case types, access and locations.

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court page text: Superior Court of San Mateo County

Superior Court of San Mateo County

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Courthouse locations and visiting information (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — locations information (opens in a new tab)

Official court page text: Locations & Contact Info

Locations & Contact Info

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Family Law Division — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Family Law Division

Family Law Division

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Small Claims Division — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Small Claims

Small Claims

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Probate Division — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Probate

Probate

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Abuse & Harassment — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Mateo · San Mateo Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Restraining Order Information

Restraining Order Information

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district attorney — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Mateo County district attorney · San Mateo — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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ty Clerk - Recorder Board of Supervisors Controller Coroner District Attorney Sheriff Tax Collector - Treasurer Boards & Commissions All Boards & Commissions Vacancies and Apply Online Projects Open to Bid Departments Agriculture / Weights and Measures Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder &

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probation — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Mateo County probation · San Mateo — probation (opens in a new tab)

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Human Resources Department Human Services Agency Libraries (San Mateo County Library) Parks Department Planning and Building Probation Public Safety Communications Public Works Revenue Services SamCERA (Retirement) San Mateo County Fire Sheriff's Office Sustainability Department Tax Collec

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Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Mateo County coroner · San Mateo — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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's Fee Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Request a Report San Mateo County Cares: Coroner Survey Unidentified Persons Jane Doe John Doe Identified Resources Forms and Documents Get Involved Save-a-Life Program Save A Life Post Class Test About Us Role of the Coroner Annual Report Employm

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Private Defender Program — San Mateo assigned counsel (opens in a new tab)

Read the Bar Association’s managed assigned counsel programme information. The Superior Court appoints the programme for financially eligible individuals; this is not a county-staffed defender office.

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San Mateo County Bar Association Private Defender Program · San Mateo County Bar Association Private Defender Program — defense (opens in a new tab)

San Mateo County Private Defender — Court appointment and programme delivery

The PDP is appointed by the San Mateo County Superior Court to represent financially eligible individuals at public expense.

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Name change court information — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · Name And/Or Gender Change | Superior Court of California | County of San Mateo (opens in a new tab)

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Please visit the following links for more detailed information and to see the required forms for the Name Changes and/or Change of Gender.

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Eviction / unlawful detainer official resource referral — San Mateo Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

The local court directs readers to a specifically identified resource for this subject. The linked provider operates that resource.

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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · Landlord/Tenant Clinic | Superior Court of California | County of San Mateo (opens in a new tab)

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Landlord/Tenant Clinic Tenant Landlord Resources: State Landlord/Tenant Self-Help

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Managed assigned counsel after court appointment — San Mateo (opens in a new tab)

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San Mateo County Private Defender Program · San Mateo County Private Defender Program — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

FAQ | San Mateo County Private Defender — Actual public-defense public instructions

When the court appoints a private defender, the case will be sent to the PDP and we will assign you an attorney.

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San Mateo — coroner property appointments (opens in a new tab)

Read the coroner FAQ for property appointment requirements and written authorization when another person collects possessions. On-duty telephone availability is separate from visiting hours.

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San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions

Personal property of the deceased may be claimed at the Coroner's Office (225 37th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite A31, San Mateo, CA 94403) during regular business hours; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding federal holidays). Appointments are required.

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San Mateo — coroner report-request instructions (opens in a new tab)

Read the coroner’s report-request alternatives and required request information. Release follows investigation completion and review; the published usual wait is not a personal deadline.

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San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

Request a Report | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions

Send an email to Executive Assistant Christy Canclini at ccanclini@smcgov.org and include the following information: name and contact information of requesting person, relationship to the decedent, decedent's name and date of death, and address where the report may be sent.

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San Mateo — Find court-listed legal assistance and self-help resources (opens in a new tab)

Read this Superior Court’s named legal-service referrals or procedural self-help information. Independent providers decide their own eligibility and appointments. Court self-help information does not create an attorney-client relationship or promise representation.

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Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo · Landlord/Tenant Clinic | Superior Court of California | County of San Mateo (opens in a new tab)

Landlord/Tenant Clinic | Superior Court of California | County of San Mateo — legal-06081-192

Bay Area Legal Aid

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Official state service profiles

These 12 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.