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Ferndale Municipal Court
2220 Main Street, PO Box 291
Ferndale, WA 98248
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: 360-384-2827
Fax: 360-312-0106
Fax: 360-312-0106
Contact information is for the court office. Court sessions are held in Council Chambers at City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Avenue.
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Ferndale Municipal Court Criminal Tickets
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Senior Resources
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State Court Guide
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