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Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center

This guide is published by Dennis Gonzalez Law, P.A. It is not affiliated with any court. Information copied from official sources on Oct 26, 2026. Always confirm with the court.

Source: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/About-the-Court/Courthouse-Locations/Lawson-E-Thomas-Courthouse-Center
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Quick facts

In plain English

The Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center is at 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, in downtown Miami. The court says the building is at the corner of N.W. 2nd Street and N.W. 1st Avenue. Court hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; Clerk office hours are on a separate Clerk page.

Driving downtown is the hard part. The court says parking is limited, both on the street and off it, and its own advice is that the best bet is Metro Bus or Metrorail, getting off at Government Center station. If you do drive, the posted route from the north takes I-95 South to exit 3B for N.W. 8th Street, then N.W. 3rd Court, left on N.W. 3rd Street and right on N.W. 1st Avenue. From the south, it uses the Turnpike, FL-874, FL-826 and FL-836, which have toll portions.

The page does not say which kinds of cases are heard here, so confirm with the court or Clerk if you are unsure.

Frequently asked questions

Should I drive or take the train?

The court's page says parking is limited and its "Best bet is taking Metro Bus or the Metrorail and exiting at Government Center station."

Which corner is the building on?

The court says it is at the corner of N.W. 2nd St. and N.W. 1st Ave.

What are the hours?

Court hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, per the court's page. For the Clerk's office hours, use the Clerk link on that page.

What can't I bring inside?

This page does not list the items itself. It links to the court's Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises page and its Courthouse Security Procedures. Check both before you go.

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Court Locations

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

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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

About this page

This guide is published by Dennis Gonzalez Law, P.A. It is not affiliated with any court. Information copied from official sources on Oct 26, 2026. Always confirm with the court.

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