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FAQ No. 3
 
Question: 3. Where do I file?
 
Answer: The Court has two divisional offices for the filing of civil actions. Offices are located in Fresno and Sacramento. The specific location for filing or reviewing of documents is determined by in which county the action is cognizable.
 
Fresno Division: Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne.
 
Sacramento Division: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.
 
 
While the information presented above is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from a attorney or legal association and the Local Rules for the United States Court for the Eastern District of California.