Guide
Istanbul Courthouse: Address, Phone, and Which Case Goes Where
Address and Contact
- Address
- Çağlayan Meydanı, Şişli Merkez Mah. Abide-i Hürriyet Cad. No:223, Şişli / İstanbulOpen in Google Maps for directions
- Phone
- 0212 375 75 75
- istanbulcbs@adalet.gov.tr
Other Service Buildings
Istanbul Courthouse Annex (Enforcement Courts and Offices)
Kuştepe Mah. İnönü Cad. No:1, Şişli / İstanbul
0212 375 85 85
Anatolian Courthouse (Asian Side)
Esentepe Mah. E-5 Güney Yan Yol Cad. No:39, Kartal / İstanbul
0216 303 33 33
Bakırköy Courthouse
Osmaniye Mah. İsmail Erez Bulvarı No:14, Bakırköy / İstanbul
0212 414 54 00
Küçükçekmece Courthouse
Kartaltepe Mah. Malazgirt Cad. No:2-4, Küçükçekmece / İstanbul
0212 411 51 00
Gaziosmanpaşa Courthouse
5. Levent Mah. Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Cad. B Blok No:29/1, Eyüpsultan / İstanbul
0212 370 17 00
Silivri Courthouse
Alibey Mah. Turgut Özal Blv. No:32-34, Silivri / İstanbul
0212 728 22 20
Which Courts Are at the Istanbul Courthouse?
| Civil Court of First Instance |
| Civil Court of Peace |
| Family Court |
| Commercial Court of First Instance |
| Labour Court |
| Consumer Court |
| Intellectual and Industrial Property Court |
| High Criminal Court |
| Criminal Court of First Instance |
| Enforcement Court |
Istanbul Civil Court of First Instance
Istanbul Courthouse has a Civil Court of First Instance. It hears civil cases that the law does not assign to another court, such as compensation, inheritance and general debt claims (Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 2). Where no family, labour, commercial or consumer court has been set up, those cases are also heard here, with the court acting in that capacity.
Istanbul Civil Court of Peace
Istanbul Courthouse has a Civil Court of Peace. It hears all disputes arising from tenancies (rent determination, eviction and unpaid rent), actions to end co-ownership (partition) and condominium disputes (Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 4). Non-contentious matters such as certificates of inheritance and guardianship are, as a rule, also handled by the civil court of peace (Art. 383).
Reaching a Specific Court in Istanbul by Phone
To reach a specific court such as the Istanbul High Criminal Court, the courthouse switchboard is usually called and asked to connect to that court's registry (kalem). Some courthouses also publish unit numbers on their own website; the official source linked at the end of this page can be checked for current numbers. Hearing dates, interim decisions and the status of a case file can be seen on the UYAP Citizen Portal with an e-Devlet password.
Istanbul Courthouse switchboard: 0212 375 75 75Which Case Goes Where in Istanbul?
| Case / Dispute Type | Competent Court |
|---|---|
| Divorce, custody, alimony | Family Court |
| Rent determination, eviction, condominium disputes | Civil Court of Peace |
| Compensation, inheritance, general debt claims | Civil Court of First Instance |
| Company disputes, commercial receivables | Commercial Court of First Instance |
| Employer-employee disputes, severance/notice pay | Labour Court |
| Defective goods/services, consumer disputes | Consumer Court |
| Objection to enforcement proceedings | Enforcement Court (Civil) |
| Serious offences (intentional homicide, drug trafficking, etc.) | High Criminal Court |
| Other criminal proceedings | Criminal Court of First Instance |
Labour and Family Cases in Istanbul: How the Process Works
Labour Cases: Process and Competent Court
In employer-employee disputes (severance/notice pay, reinstatement, etc.), mediation must be attempted before filing suit; if mediation fails, a case may be brought before the labour court. The competent court is, as a rule, that of the defendant's (usually the employer's) residence or the place where the work was performed.
See our notice/severance period and compensation calculatorsDivorce, Custody, and Alimony Cases: How the Process Works
Divorce cases are heard at the family court (or, where none exists, the civil court of first instance acting in that capacity). In an uncontested divorce, if the spouses agree in advance on property, alimony, and custody, the case can conclude in a single hearing; a contested divorce involves gathering evidence and hearing the parties and witnesses. The competent court is that of either spouse's residence, or the place where they lived together for the last six months.
How Long Does a Case Take in Istanbul? Factors That Affect Duration
- Whether expert examination is required — especially in compensation, inheritance-share, or technically complex disputes, the expert report process is the single biggest factor extending the timeline.
- Whether an on-site inspection is required — property disputes may require the court to examine the location in person.
- The number of parties and witnesses — more witnesses generally means more hearings.
- The courthouse's caseload — larger courthouses may set the next hearing date further out than smaller ones.
- Whether an appeal (istinaf/temyiz) is filed — review by a higher court extends the process before the first-instance decision becomes final.
Going to a Hearing: Documents, ID, and Tracking Your File
- A valid form of identification (ID card, driving licence, or passport) is required and is checked at the security entrance.
- The status of a case file can be tracked in real time through the UYAP Citizen Portal (vatandas.uyap.gov.tr) using an e-Devlet login — hearing dates, interim decisions, and filed documents are visible there.
- For some hearings, party or witness testimony can be taken via SEGBİS (the audio-video information system) without physically attending the courthouse — the relevant court clerk's office can confirm whether this is available.
- Punctuality matters; failing to appear without an excuse can result in an unfavourable outcome or a postponement that lengthens the process.
Court Costs and Legal Aid in Istanbul
When filing a lawsuit, an application fee, an advance fee, and an expense deposit (for notifications, expert fees, etc.) are paid; if the case succeeds, most of these costs are, as a rule, recovered from the losing party. Those without sufficient financial means may request legal aid before or during proceedings; this request is made to the relevant court with documents showing income, and if granted, provides a temporary exemption from fees and costs.
See our enforcement cost calculatorFrequently Asked Questions
Where is the Istanbul Courthouse?
Çağlayan Meydanı, Şişli Merkez Mah. Abide-i Hürriyet Cad. No:223, Şişli / İstanbul — 0212 375 75 75
What is the phone number of the Istanbul Courthouse?
Switchboard lines listed on the official page: 0212 375 75 75. Email: istanbulcbs@adalet.gov.tr.
How can the Istanbul High Criminal Court be reached by phone?
Where no separate number is published for each court, the courthouse switchboard (0212 375 75 75) is called and asked to connect to that court's registry (kalem). Hearing dates and the status of a case file can also be checked on the UYAP Citizen Portal with an e-Devlet password.
Is this information up to date?
The address, phone, and court details on this page were verified against the official adalet.gov.tr source as of the date shown; since these can change over time, check the relevant courthouse's own page for definitive information.
Practical Note
Istanbul does not have a single courthouse. Besides the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan, the Anatolian Courthouse in Kartal and the Bakırköy Courthouse, the Küçükçekmece, Gaziosmanpaşa (Eyüpsultan) and Silivri courthouses are separate courthouses, and Adalar, Beykoz and Şile are separate district courthouses attached to Anatolia. A case is heard at whichever is competent; which courthouse holds a file can be checked on the UYAP citizen portal or through the relevant switchboard.
Source: adalet.gov.tr · Last updated: 2026-10-04
This page is for general information only; it does not constitute legal advice and does not replace the official source. Address, phone and court details may change over time — check the relevant courthouse's adalet.gov.tr page for definitive information.