Information about the Immigration Court in Los Angeles, California (Executive Office for Immigration Review – EIOR)

Many immigrants to the United States are faced with the unfortunate circumstance of receiving a notice to appear for hearings at the U.S. Immigration Court in Downtown Los Angeles. The experience can be scary for people unfamiliar with the building. The following information is provided to help you attend your hearing and to make the process as smooth and successful as possible. For the most up to date information, please visit the website for this courthouse: Immigration Court, Los Angeles, California.

Contact information for the court:

Address: Executive Office for Immigration Review

Immigration Court 

606 S. Olive Street, 15^th Floor 

Los Angeles, California 90014 

Telephone Number: 213-894-2811 

Website: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/sibpages/los/losmain.htm 

The front desk for the court is located on the 15^th floor, but the courtrooms are located on the 5^th, 14^th, 16^th, 17^th and 18^th floor.

Please note that there are two sets of elevators in the building. The courtrooms are reached through the south set of elevators. The north set of elevators provide access to the parking structure and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices (ICE) and the 5th floor courtrooms and pro bono office.

Also note that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is under the control of the Department of Homeland Security. However the Immigration Court Judges are part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EIOR) which is under the authority of the Department of Justice. These are separate organizations.


A list of Judges and their courtroom is available: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/sibpages/los/losmain.htm#assignments.

Please not that there is another immigration related office (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) at the Federal Building on 300 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Individuals detained for immigration violations have their court hearings in this building.

Note regarding payment of some filing fees: Filing fees for motions to reopen and motions to reconsider are to be paid in the Federal Building located on 300 North Los Angeles. Make sure to get a receipt and present that at the clerk’s office when submitting a motion.

Court Records: You can request a copy of you court record on the 15^th floor. Please ask the clerk. You will have to provide a written request with your Alien Number (A#), full name, and state that you are requesting your record. Also include your full contact information so the court office can contact you when the file is ready.

For Case information, have you A# ready and call the following phone numbers. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180.

Waiting: Court hearings usually require a lot of waiting. Hearings are usually held on a first come – first serve basis. Individuals with attorneys are heard first. There are two sets of hearings each day: Morning hearings which are usually master calendar hearings and afternoon hearings which can be merits hearings.

How to know which courtroom: look for your Alien Number on the 15^th floor bulletin board – or go to the court listed on your Notice to Appear or Court Notice Sheet and find your name on the door. If you name or A# is not listed, contact the clerk for that judge in that courtroom, or visit the front desk on the 15^th floor.

Translators are provided during the court hearing.

Please make sure to bring your Notice to Appear letter (NTA) with you.

Court Hours: The Court building is open from 7:30AM until 4:00PM Monday through Friday, except on Federal Holidays. Court hearings start at 8:00AM or 8:30AM each morning, and 12:30AM or 1:00PM for afternoon hearings.

Parking: Parking is located throughout the downtown area. The nearest parking structure is located next door under Pershing Square. However, less expensive parking is located 3-4 blocks south.

Attire: For the best chances of success in your case, dress to your finest. Ties and coats for men and business attire is recommended for women. If this is not possible for you, avoid wearing short skirts, jeans and T-shirts. Collard shirts are best. Remember that your appearance can affect other’s opinions of you.

No food or drink allowed in the courtroom. Phone must be turned off. Food: There are various restaurants and convenience stores located throughout the area. However, there is a café located outside the building on the fist floor.

Do not use NOTARIOS. For Immigration Hearings directly consult and hire a licensed attorney. Do not use third parties. Guidance can be given by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA). You can get additional information from the Los Angeles County Bar Association (offices in the 300 North Angeles Street Federal Building).


Fingerprints: for cases such as Asylum claims, fingerprints must be submitted no later than 150 before trial. This includes the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearances. Fingerprint files are valid for 15 months. If you hearing has been pending longer than that time, you must obtain new fingerprints checks. (See: USCIS Background Checks Memo)

This information should not be considered as law - Please consult an Immigration Attorney.