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Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our MA Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our MA Places that Help page.
Essex
Essex County Superior Court
56 Federal StreetSalem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 744-5500
Fax: (978) 741-0691
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/essex-county-superior-court
Email: essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves all of Essex County.
Essex County Superior Court - Newburyport
145 High StreetNewburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 462-4474
Fax: : (978) 462-0432
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/essex-county-superior-court-newburyport
Email: essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us
Serves all of Essex County.
Essex County Superior Court – Lawrence
43 Appleton WayLawrence, MA 01841
Phone: (978) 242-1900
Fax: (978) 687-7869
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/essex-county-superior-court-lawrence
Email: essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves all cities and towns in Essex County.
Essex Probate and Family Court
36 Federal StreetSalem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 744-1020
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/essex-probate-and-family-court
Email: essexcorrespondences@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves all cities and towns in Essex County.
Gloucester District Court
197 Main StreetGloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 283-2620
Fax: (978) 283-8784
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/gloucester-district-court
Email: cmgloucesterdc@judstate.ma.us
This court serves Essex, Gloucester, and Rockport.
Haverhill District Court
45 Ginty BoulevardHaverhill, MA 01831
Phone: (978) 521-7300
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/haverhill-district-court
Email: cmhaverhilldc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Boxford, Bradford, Georgetown, Groveland, and Haverhill.
Ipswich District Court
188 State StreetNewburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 462-2652
Fax: (978) 463-0438
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/ipswich-district-court
Email: cmipswichdc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, and Topsfield.
Lawrence District Court
Fenton Judicial Center2 Appleton Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 687-7184
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lawrence-district-court
Email: cmlawrencedc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover.
Lawrence Probate and Family Court
2 Appleton StreetLawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 686-9692
Fax: (978) 687-3694
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lawrence-probate-and-family-court
Email: Essexcorrespondences@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves all cities and towns in Essex County.
Lynn District Court
580 Essex StreetLynn, MA 01901
Phone: (781) 598-5200
Fax: (781) 598-4350
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lynn-district-court
Email: cmlynndc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott.
Newburyport District Court
188 State StreetNewburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 462-2652
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/newburyport-district-court
Email: cmnewburyportdc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Amesbury, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury.
Peabody District Court
1 Lowell StreetPeabody, MA 01960
Phone: (978) 532-3100
Fax: (978) 531-8524
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/peabody-district-court
Email: cmpeabodydc@jud.state.ma.us
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Towns in this court’s jurisdiction: Lynnfield and Peabody
Salem District Court
56 Federal StreetSalem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 744-1167
URL: https://www.mass.gov/locations/salem-district-court
Email: cmsalemdc@jud.state.ma.us
This court serves Beverly, Danvers, Manchester by the Sea, Middleton, and Salem.
