Massachusetts G.L. c. 209A
Every Massachusetts District Court that handles abuse prevention order hearings — with clerk phone numbers, addresses, and what to expect at your hearing.
Not sure which court to go to?
For 209A cases, you generally file in the District Court (or BMC) for the city or town where you live — or, if you left home to avoid abuse, where you used to live. If you received a court summons or order, the court is listed on it.
Gloucester District Court
Gloucester, MA
(978) 283-2000
Haverhill District Court
Haverhill, MA
(978) 373-4151
Lawrence District Court
Lawrence, MA
(978) 687-7184
Lynn District Court
Lynn, MA
(781) 598-5200
Newburyport District Court
Newburyport, MA
(978) 462-2652
Peabody District Court
Peabody, MA
(978) 532-3100
Salem District Court
Salem, MA
(978) 744-1167
Ayer District Court
Ayer, MA
(978) 772-2104
Cambridge District Court
Medford, MA
(617) 494-4300
Concord District Court
Concord, MA
(978) 369-8400
Lowell District Court
Lowell, MA
(978) 459-4101
Malden District Court
Malden, MA
(781) 322-7500
Marlborough District Court
Marlborough, MA
(508) 485-3700
Natick District Court
Natick, MA
(508) 655-7755
Newton District Court
West Newton, MA
(617) 244-3600
Waltham District Court
Waltham, MA
(781) 894-4500
Woburn District Court
Woburn, MA
(781) 935-4000
Boston Municipal Court — Central
Boston, MA
(617) 635-4000
Boston Municipal Court — Charlestown
Boston, MA
(617) 635-4000
Boston Municipal Court — Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
(617) 288-9500
Boston Municipal Court — East Boston
East Boston, MA
(617) 569-7550
Boston Municipal Court — Roxbury
Roxbury, MA
(617) 427-7000
Boston Municipal Court — South Boston
South Boston, MA
(617) 268-1500
Boston Municipal Court — West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA
(617) 327-5800
Chelsea District Court
Chelsea, MA
(617) 660-9200
Clinton District Court
Clinton, MA
(978) 368-7811
Dudley District Court
Dudley, MA
(508) 943-7129
Fitchburg District Court
Fitchburg, MA
(978) 345-2131
Gardner District Court
Gardner, MA
(978) 632-2373
Leominster District Court
Leominster, MA
(978) 840-0255
Milford District Court
Milford, MA
(508) 473-1260
Spencer District Court
Spencer, MA
(508) 885-7475
Westborough District Court
Westborough, MA
(508) 366-8283
Worcester District Court
Worcester, MA
(508) 831-2000
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