Step-by-step California Small Claims Court Help!
A simple and effective way to file and serve your Small Claims Court case.
Why do you want to file a Small Claims case?
Select what applies best to you to start.
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Someone borrowed money from me and didn't pay me back.
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I was not paid for a product I sold or a job I completed.
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They never completed a job/service they agreed to do for me.
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They sold me a faulty product or I never received it.
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My tenants/roommate did not pay rent/utilities as agreed.
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The landlord did not return the security deposit as expected.
File a Small Claims Court Case in California
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Understand Expectations
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Learn
First, find out how much you can sue for, what a Judge would look for in order for you to win, and other relevant factors so you can build a complete case from the start.

File
Second, get completed court forms by answering a couple of questions without having to navigate complicated court websites. Avoid mistakes by getting clear directions to file your case and serve the other side.

Present
Finally, go to your Small Claims Court hearing prepared to win! With the JusticeDirect Trial Presentation, you will give a compelling argument to the judge by being organized and having all your important information in one place.
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