La Crosse County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$75
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$75
Small claims$22
Divorce / family$20 to $75

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $75, the civil filing fee in La Crosse County is lower than most nearby counties (median $266 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Court
Tammy Pedretti
Call the clerk
Jury service
(608) 785-9690

Courthouses in La Crosse County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

La Crosse County Circuit Court

Address
333 Vine St, La Crosse, 54601
Probate

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Probate (Register in Probate)

Address
333 Vine St, Rm 1201, La Crosse, 54601

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in La Crosse County?

    The civil filing fee in La Crosse County, Wisconsin is $75.00 base filing fee - large claims civil (money judgment over $10,000); mandatory statewide surcharges (Court Support Services, Justice Information) apply on top, raising the total charged (WI statewide circuit court fee schedule)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in La Crosse County?

    $22.00 base filing fee - small claims (plus mandatory surcharges); WI statewide fee schedule.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in La Crosse County?

    $75.00 base filing fee - divorce/family action (plus $20 family court counseling surcharge and other statewide surcharges); WI statewide fee schedule.

  • Can I e-file court documents in La Crosse County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling.

  • Is there a free online case search for La Crosse County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at wcca.wicourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in La Crosse County?

    Filings go to the La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Court, located at 333 Vine Street, Room 1200, La Crosse, WI 54601. You can reach the clerk at (608) 785-9590.

La Crosse County Circuit Court, WI: (608) 785-9590, Hours & $75 Filing Fee | 1Court