Self-Help Small Claims
At Small Claims Court you can resolve disputes inexpensively and quickly. The hearing is informal. You are not allowed to have a lawyer.
See the Case Information Portal for case & calendar information.
The Small Claims Advisor service has been temporarily suspended. Please see the Small Claims videos on our Self-Help Videos page, and read our Self-Help Small Claims Resources flyer .
Mediators are available to help you resolve your case without going to Court, via remote mediations. For more information, please visit Small Claims Mediation Options .
Small Claims cases are heard in the Downtown Superior Court (DTS). Effective Oct. 6, 2014: See Standing Order Re: Proper Courthouse for Filing Small Claims and Civil Actions
More Help with Small Claims
- NEW: Free consumer-related legal advice clinics held at the Court provided through Santa Clara University's Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center . For details, click on the flyer .
- Frequently Asked Questions (Small Claims FAQs)