Small Claims
Small Claims Process
The small claims process is an easier way to take someone to court. It's for when you think the other side owes you less than $12,500 (or $6,250 if you're suing as a business).
Click this link for the Small Claims Self Help Guide.
Do It Yourself
We have an online form preparation program available that will ask you to answer questions that are used to complete the forms needed to file a small claim. This program will also allow you to print out all the completed necessary forms.
Small Claims Resources in California
You may also obtain additional information at the following websites:
- Judicial Council of California - Small Claims Self-Help - General information about small claims cases including going to court and collecting on your judgment.
- California Dept. of Consumer Affairs - The Small Claims Court ~ A Guide to its Practical Use.
- Superior Court of Orange County – Small Claims: Filing a Claim.
- Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs – Small Claims Court: Collecting a Judgment.