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Guide to California Small Claims Advisors (All 58 Counties)

California Small Claims - October 23, 2024

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In California, many courts offer free small claims advisors that can help answer small claims questions. To find a small claims advisor near you, look for your county below. 

In this guide, we break down all 58 California Counties’ small claims advisor programs. 

Alameda
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Phone: (510) 272-1393,Monday- Thursday, 2 pm - 4 pm. 

Email: None

LiveChat: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

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Alpine
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Phone: (530) 545-1535

Email:[email protected] 

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More information: Their program is led by attorney Jennifer Peterson. 

Amador 
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Phone: (916) 622-5905, Thursday Only 

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: In-person assistance, Wednesdays only Conference Room C. Thursdays only remote small claims assistance via email or telephone only. 

Butte
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Phone: (530) 532-7002

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More Information: The program operates under the supervision of an attorney. 

Calaveras
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Phone: (209) 754-1443

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More Information: Monday through Friday: 8:15 am - 12:15 pm & 1:00 pm -3:00 pm Phones: Monday - Friday: 8:15 am - 3:00 pm

Colusa
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Phone: (530) 458-0598

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Email: [email protected]

Contra Costa
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Email: [email protected] 

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More Information: You will get a response within 2 weeks of your email. If you would like to talk to a lawyer, call the Contra Costa Bar Association at 925-825-5700. They charge a $35.00 administrative fee to schedule a half-hour consultation with an attorney.

Del Norte
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Phone:(707) 465-8634

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Tuesday-Friday: 8 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5 pm

El Dorado
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Phone: (530) 621-5098

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday -Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fresno
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Phone: (559) 457-2174

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More Information:  Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Glenn
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Phone: (530) 934-7114

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More Information:  Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 9:00 am -12:00 pm & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Humboldt
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Phone:(707) 445-7256 ext 1750

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:  Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (closed 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch)

Imperial
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Phone: (760) 482-2233

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:  Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (closed 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch)

Inyo
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Phone: (760) 872-6240

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Walk-ins: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Remote by appointment via zoom on Fridays.

Kern
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Phone: (661) 868-2532

Email: n/a

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More Information: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm & Friday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Kings
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Phone: (559) 852-4430

Email: n/a

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am -4:00 PM

Lake
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Phone: (707) 994-4612

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday & Wednesday: Walk-In Day Tuesday & Thursday: Appointment Only

Lassen
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Phone: (530) 251-8205

Email: n/a

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More Information: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Self-help computers and printers have been installed in the Hall of Justice. The computers include interactive programs which assist in the completion of forms.

Los Angeles
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Phone: (213) 974-9759

Email: n/a

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Madera
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Phone: (559) 416-5520

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Facilitator Attorney onsite: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Marin 
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Phone: (415) 444-7130

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 am - 12 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm. In-person drop-in services: Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am to 12 pm. Email services: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Mariposa
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Phone: (209) 742-5322

Email: n/a

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mendocino
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Phone: Ukiah: (707) 468-2020; Fort Bragg: (707) 964-3192

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 1 pm. Walk-in Assistance Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am -11:30 & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. 

Merced
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Phone: (209) 725-4168

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday- Friday:8 am - 12 pm. You can also go in person to the Merced or Los Banos courthouse.

Modoc
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Phone: (800) 822-9687

Email: N.A

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More Information: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am–12 pm & 1:00–5:00 pm

Mono
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Phone: (866) 768-9013

Email: [email protected]

Website

More Information:Scott Reep

Monterey
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Phone: (831) 582-3600

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm. By appointment only. 

Napa
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Phone: (707) 253-4524

Email: N/A

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More Information:Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 

Nevada
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Phone: (530) 362-5328

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, 

Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (noon)

Orange County
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Phone: (714) 571-5277 

Email: [email protected].

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More Information:Monday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm & Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Appointments are required for all in-person assistance and workshops. 

Placer
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Phone: N/A 

Email: [email protected]

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Plumas
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Phone: (530) 283-6305

Email: N/A

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More Information:Monday- Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Riverside
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Phone: Riverside: (951) 274-4499; Indio: (760) 393-2163

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Closed last Friday of the month. 

Sacramento
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Phone: (916) 875-7846

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

San Benito
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Phone: (831) 636-4057 x104

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Walk-in hours in Watsonville are available only after phone consultation and are on Monday -Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 

San Bernardino
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Phone: (909) 269-8826

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. 

San Diego
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Phone: (858) 634-1777

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 am - 4:30 pm.

San Francisco
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Phone: (415) 551- 0605

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 am - 11:30 am.

San Joaquin
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Phone: (209) 473-6463

Email: [email protected]

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More Information:Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. 

San Luis Obispo
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Phone: (805) 781-5856 x3

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

San Mateo
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Phone: https://calendly.com/allencapeloto Appointments will become available each Tuesday morning.

Email: N/A

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More Information: Wednesday 3 pm - 5 pm. Attorney Allen Capeloto

You can only sign up on Wednesday and only the first 12 people to sign up get a meeting. The consultation is 10 minutes long. 

Santa Barbara
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Phone: Santa Barbara: (805) 963-6754; Santa Maria: (805) 922-9909; Lompoc: (805) 736-6582

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday -Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm-4:00 pm. Santa Maria and Lompoc have services in Spanish. Also has walk-in services. 

Santa Clara
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Phone: (408) 882-2929

Email: [email protected]  

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More Information: Tuesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Email through the website. Also has LiveChat on the website. 

Santa Cruz
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Phone: (831) 786-7370

Email: N/A  

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More Information: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1 pm - 3 pm (In person). Calls can be returned within 72 hours. Also can go in-person. An informational workshop on the Small Claims process is held on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The link for the workshop ishttps://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1618263934

Shasta
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Phone: (530) 245-6900

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Tuesday - Thursday:  8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

Sierra
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Phone: (530) 470-2594 

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Only walk-ins are offered at Downieville: 100 Courthouse Square - Downieville, CA 93230.

Siskiyou
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Phone: N/A 

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Solano
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Phone: (707) 863-1643

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday -Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Sonoma
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Phone: (707) 521-6534

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Walk-in Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm & Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm. 

Stanislaus 
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Phone: (209) 530-3178

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday: 8:00 am -12:00 pm & 1 pm - 4 p.m, Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm & Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Sutter
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Phone: (530) 822-3305

Email: Help Form

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More Information: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Person 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. 

Tehama
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Phone: (530) 527-8649

Email: N/A

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More Information: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Trinity
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Phone: (530) 623-1208

Email: N/A

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Tulare
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Phone: (559) 737-5500

Email: [email protected]

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More Information: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm & Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am.

Tuolumne
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Phone: (209) 532-8399

Email: N/A

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Ventura
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Phone: (805) 654-5054

Email: N/A

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Yolo
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Phone: (530) 406-6793

Email: N/A

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More Information:Schedule a virtual appointment here

Yuba
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Phone: (530) 742-8289

Email: N/A

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