Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center

175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128

Directions from the North:

  1. Take I-95 South
  2. Take exit 3B for NW 8th St (0.5 mi)
  3. Merge onto NW 3rd Ct (0.3 mi)
  4. Turn left at NW 3rd St (0.3 mi)
  5. Turn right at NW 1st Ave 351 ft
  6. Destination will be on the left. Courthouse is located at the corner of NW 2nd St. and NW 1st Ave.

Directions from the South:

  1. Take the Florida's Turnpike/FL-821 North Partial toll road 14.8 mi
  2. Continue on FL-874 N (signs for Miami/FL-874/FL-826) Partial toll road 7.3 mi
  3. Merge onto FL-826 N (3.4 mi)
  4. Take the exit onto FL-836 E Partial toll road (7.5 mi)
  5. Take the I-95/NW 8th St exit (0.3 mi)
  6. Keep right at the fork to continue toward NW 3rd Ct and merge onto NW 3rd Ct (0.7 mi)
  7. Turn left at NW 3rd St 0.3 mi
  8. Turn right at NW 1st Ave 351 ft
  9. Destination will be on the left 164 ft

Alternative Transportation

For transportation alternatives, visit the Miami-Dade County Transportation & Public Works website.

Parking Information

Limited street and off-street parking. Best bet is taking Metro Bus or the Metrorail and exiting at Government Center station.

Hours of Operation

Court Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday

Clerk of the Court Office Hours: Please click on the link for the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center