Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado

Our Mission

To preserve and enhance the rule of law in El Dorado County by providing all persons a fair, efficient, and accessible forum for resolving disputes, protecting public safety, and righting wrongs.

Adoptions Court

The Adoptions Court processes four types of adoptions: stepparent adoptions, independent adoptions, agency adoptions and inter-country adoptions.  Adoptions Court is held in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe.

Hours of Operation

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, (excluding holidays and Court Closures).

Placerville Adoptions

Adoption hearings are held the last Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the following department of the Superior Court:

Judge Daniel B. Proud
Department 5
Placerville Main Street Branch
495 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 621-6426

South Lake Tahoe Adoptions

Adoption hearings are held on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in the following department of the Superior Court:

Commissioner William Neil Shepherd
Department 12
South Lake Tahoe Branch
1354 Johnson Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 573-3075

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Locations for Filing

Placerville Main Street Branch
495 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 621-6426

South Lake Tahoe Branch
1354 Johnson Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 573-3075

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