U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse)

Legal Aid in Birmingham, Alabama. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern (Birmingham) Division, is the principal federal trial court for the 31-county Northern District. The Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse Clerk's Office at 1729 5th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham accepts civil filings (including pro-se complaints from self-represented litigants), provides pro-se filing forms (general civil, employme

Phone: (205) 278-1700

Address: 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203

Website: https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/

Good to know: ALND Birmingham main 205-278-1700 (verified 2026-05-01 via alnd.uscourts.gov). Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Standard hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Pro-se filing forms and the Pro Se Guide downloadable from alnd.uscourts.gov. For free civil legal advice before filing, call LSA 1-866-456-4995. For appointed criminal-defense counsel, the Federa

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Frequently asked questions about U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse)

How do I contact U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse)?

You can call U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) at (205) 278-1700 or visit 1729 5th Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. Their website is https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/.

What services does U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) offer?

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern (Birmingham) Division, is the principal federal trial court for the 31-county Northern District. The Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse Clerk's Office at 1729 5th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham accepts civil filings (including pro-se complaints from self-represented litigants), provides pro-se filing forms (general civil, employment discrimination, Social Security review, 1983 prisoner pro se), and processes

Are services at U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) free or low-cost?

Many community legal aid providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) at (205) 278-1700 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) offer services in other languages?

Call U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama - Birmingham (Hugo Black U.S. Courthouse) at (205) 278-1700 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.