Los Angeles Division · Beverly Hills
Filing in the Los Angeles Division (Roybal Federal Building)
Filing in the Los Angeles Division means your case is heard at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street in downtown Los Angeles. Most Los Angeles County cases go there, including cases from Beverly Hills. Call (310) 362-9071 and we will confirm your division from your ZIP code.
- 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Clerk's office: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- 341 meetings held by Zoom for cases filed on or after May 1, 2024
At a glance
Where the Los Angeles Division is
The Los Angeles Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, sits in the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
- Address: 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Court phone (general information, toll free): (855) 460-9641
- Clerk's office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except federal holidays
- In-person intake: by appointment through the court's online scheduling system
This information comes from the court's Los Angeles location page on cacb.uscourts.gov. Check it before any visit, since hours and procedures can change.
Which areas file in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Division hears cases from Los Angeles County, except the ZIP codes the court assigns to the San Fernando Valley and Northern Divisions. That covers most of the county.
Of the 30 cities we serve, 27 file in Los Angeles, at least in part. That includes Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Culver City, Pasadena and Torrance. Burbank and Glendale also file here, even though they border the Valley.
The City of Los Angeles is split. Most of it files here. Valley neighborhoods go to the San Fernando Valley Division in Woodland Hills. See the full city table on which court hears my case.
If you need to go to the courthouse
Most people filing bankruptcy never need to visit the courthouse. If you do, plan ahead.
- Security. The court says to be prepared to pass through a metal detector when you enter.
- Parking. The court says there is no public parking at the courthouse. Its location page lists nearby paid lots, including the Aiso Street garage about half a block away and the Los Angeles Mall public parking. Check the court page for current rates.
- Transit. The courthouse is in the Civic Center area of downtown Los Angeles.
- ID. Check the court's website for entry rules before you go.
341 meetings and hearings
Your 341 meeting is held by Zoom video, not at the courthouse. The U.S. Trustee for Region 16 holds Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 meetings by Zoom for cases filed on or after May 1, 2024. A phone option is available, and in-person meetings are rare. Learn what happens at the 341 meeting of creditors.
Court hearings are different. Many Chapter 7 cases have no hearing the debtor must attend. Chapter 13 cases have a confirmation hearing on the plan. Each judge posts rules on whether parties may appear by video or phone.
Your lawyer files everything electronically. You sign your papers with us in Beverly Hills or by video.
What to watch for
- Going to the courthouse for your 341 meeting. It is held by Zoom. Check your notice for the link and time.
- Not testing your video setup. Test your camera, sound and ID before the meeting.
- Assuming your division from your city. In the City of Los Angeles, your ZIP code decides.
- Showing up without an appointment. In-person clerk's office services are by appointment.
What it costs
- Chapter 7: flat attorney fee from $1,200, plus the $338 court filing fee
- Chapter 13: attorney fee quoted in writing, and part of it can be paid through the plan
- Payment plans are available, and the first consultation is free
More on the bankruptcy courts
- Which Bankruptcy Court Will Hear My Case?
- Filing in the Los Angeles Division (Roybal Federal Building)
- Filing in the San Fernando Valley Division (Woodland Hills)
- Filing in the Northern Division (Santa Barbara)
Los Angeles Division questions
Where is the Los Angeles bankruptcy court?
The Los Angeles bankruptcy court is at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. It is the Los Angeles Division of the Central District of California.
Is there parking at the Los Angeles bankruptcy court?
No, there is no public parking at the Los Angeles bankruptcy court, according to the court. Its website lists nearby paid lots.
Is my 341 meeting at the Roybal building?
No, your 341 meeting is not at the Roybal building in most cases. It is held by Zoom for cases filed on or after May 1, 2024.
How do I know if my case goes to Los Angeles or Woodland Hills?
You know if your case goes to Los Angeles or Woodland Hills by checking your ZIP code against the court's list. If your community or ZIP code is not on the San Fernando Valley or Northern lists, your case goes to Los Angeles. The court's website also has a Court Locator. We check this for every client before filing, so your case starts in the right place.
Do Beverly Hills cases go to the Los Angeles Division?
Yes, Beverly Hills cases go to the Los Angeles Division. It is not on the court's lists for the Valley or Northern Divisions.
Free consultation
Confirm your courthouse in one call
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will check your ZIP code and explain each step.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.