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Trial Presentation Tool - $49.50
Create a judge-friendly trial presentation for your hearing.
Subpoenas $49
Need to obtain documents or order a witness to attend the hearing?
Court Filings $15- $99
Change hearing date, countersue, change address, and more.
Serving Other Party $0-$95
We will hire a process server for you, or if you prefer to have a friend serve your lawsuit, we will provide them with instructions.
Evidence Print & Mail $35 + $0.50/page
We will print and mail your evidence to you, the court, and the other party.
Skip Tracing $75
Don't know the other party's address? We help you check public databases.
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So long as there isn't another court that is more specific to your lawsuit (for example, eviction court), then the lawsuit can be filed in small claims.
The most common types of small claims lawsuits in California are:
Security Deposit. Your landlord did not return your security deposit.
Rent. Your tenant or roommate didn't pay the rent.
Loan. You loaned someone money, and they didn't pay you back.
Car Accident. Someone hit your car while driving, and now you have to pay for the repair work.
Mechanic. You hired a mechanic to repair your car, and they did a terrible job.
Contractors. You hired a contractor to perform work at your home, and they did a terrible job.
Neighbor. Your neighbor damaged your property.
Contracts. You had a contract with someone, and they broke the contract.
Damage to Property. Someone damaged your property (e.g. house, car, bicycle).
Goods. You bought an item and didn't receive it, or you sold an item and didn't get paid for it.
Insurance Companies. Your insurance company didn't pay you for a claim they should have paid you for.
Services. You paid for a service and didn't receive it, or you provided a service and didn't get paid.
The deadline to file your lawsuit depends on the type of case you have. These deadlines are known as the "statutes of limitations."
Here are some reasons you shouldn't wait to file your lawsuit:
Most statutes of limitations in California are set at 2 years. Learn more about common statutes of limitations in California.
As time passes, you begin to lose your evidence.
You don't want the judge to doubt why you waited so long to file your lawsuit.
If you do something wrong during your first lawsuit and need to file your case again, the statute of limitations may have passed.
Only the judge can decide this 👩⚖️
To have a better chance at winning, it is very important your evidence is organized and you are prepared to tell your side of the story to the judge. We help you prepare for the hearing by creating an organized evidence packet for you!
