Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre
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Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Visit this court
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What brings you here?
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I've received a letter from this court
A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.
I have a hearing or my claim has been defended
Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.
I can't afford the court fee
Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.
I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once
Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.
I want to clear a paid CCJ
If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).
I won my case but they won't pay
Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.
Opening hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Bailiff office open
9:30am to 10:30am
Counter open
By prior appointment only (High court 10am to 4pm)
Services available
Accessibility & facilities
Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 100m of the venue on Pepper Street.
Accessibility features
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]. For queries please contact 01244 404 274 or 257.
Languages
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint