Link to case information for Shelby County, TN

• If your case is in Circuit Court you may access your case information here

• If your case was filed in Chancery Court, you may access your case information here

Directions to Shelby County Courthouse

• Circuit and Chancery Court:
  These courtrooms are located in our County courthouse at 140 Adams Avenue located on the block between 2nd and 3rd Street downtown. (Map)

• Juvenile Court:
  Located between Poplar Avenue and Adams Avenue east of Danny Thomas. (Map)

Courthouse Parking

• Circuit and Chancery Court:
  There are several parking lots nearby, but you must pay to park. This includes parking lots on Adams Avenue across from the courthouse on both the east and west sides.

• Juvenile Court:
  A free parking lot is located across the street from Juvenile Court on Washington Avenue.

Preparing For Court

Dress For Success

How you dress is important.  You want your Judge to have a good impression of you so dress as if you are attending a church service or a funeral. It is important that your Judge know that you understand the importance of the Court’s time. While you do not necessarily have to wear a dress or tie, you do want to look your best so wear dress slacks and a nice blouse or button down shirt with a collar.  If you chose to wear a sleeveless blouse, be sure to bring a jacket. Shoes should be professional and clean and preferably not showing your toes.

Time Matters & So Do You

We will go over many things with you before a Court appearance to prepare you for a hearing.  However, it is up to you to show up on time.  Please allow time for weather, traffic accidents, construction, parking downtown, etc.  Being late to Court gives a bad impression and shows a lack of respect for the judicial process.  You should always be at the designated meeting area to meet your lawyer at least 15 minutes prior to any scheduled hearing.