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Facing a Small Claims lawsuit? Defend yourself!

Winning lawyers go to court with a trial presentation. You can too!

With step-by-step guidance, build your JusticeDirect Trial Presentation™ so you can convince the Judge at your Small Claims Court hearing.

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Go to Small Claims Court Prepared to Win!

Be Ready

Get detailed court info and to-dos, so you know exactly what to do before, during, and after your small claims court hearing.

Be Organized

Include all your important facts and evidence so the Judge can easily understand your story during the hearing.

Be Convincing

Present your story clearly and succinctly with supporting evidence. Have everything you need to effectively respond to the judge’s questions.

It's as Easy as

1

Settle

Send a Settlement Letter to the Plaintiff with your settlement terms to try and resolve the case out of court.

2

Build

With a guided process, build your defense, create a court statement, complete your timeline, and upload important evidence to complete your case.

3

Present

Receive your completed JD Trial Presentation™ along with how-to instructions for your day in court.

Print and bring to your Small Claims hearing so you can effectively present your case and convince the Judge.

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JD Trial Presentation™

$49.50

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  • Guided Legal Education

  • JusticeDirect Trial Presentation™:

    • Organize Your Evidence

    • Table of Contents + Pagination

    • Create an Opening Statement

    • Create a Detailed Case Timeline

    • Calculate Money Owed

    • Calculate Costs

    • After Court Hearing To-Dos

  • Go to Court Prepared

  • Priority Email Support

  • Scheduled Phone Support

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Winning lawyers use trial presentations. So can you.

Court hearings are typically only 15-30 minutes. To win in Small Claims Court, you must effectively and efficiently present your case within that time.

A strong trial presentation includes several key components to help you win in small claims court:
(1) An opening statement to summarize your case;
(2) A comprehensive timeline to support your case;
(3) All your key evidence;
(4) Supporting documentation to recover costs and show that you followed all the necessary court procedures.

Review Small Claims Court Filing if you haven’t filed your case yet.

PREPARE AND PRESENT IN A SMALL CLAIMS HEARING ➜

FAQs

Being well-prepared for your Small Claims hearing may increase your chances of winning. The JD Trial Presentation™ will help you organize your evidence, create a timeline, and write an opening statement.

  • With limited time, around 15-30 minutes, to present your case to the Judge, you will want to be effective and efficient with your answers. Both parties will be questioned during this time, so you will want to have references on hand to quickly answer those questions without any delays or hesitation.

  • The most important thing to bring is evidence that will help prove your story. The JD Trial Presentation™ will help you organize all your evidence chronologically with page number references so the Judge can easily find what is needed.

If you can’t attend your hearing and you don't notify the court, the court will close your case.

We can help you prepare and file a request with the court to reschedule your hearing.

The result after your hearing is commonly referred to as a judgment. It typically takes 3-7 business days after the hearing to receive the judgment in the mail, but it can take up to 90 days for more complicated cases.

In some cases, you may receive your judgment on the day of your hearing.

  • If you win: as the Plaintiff (the person who sued), winning your court case means the other party owes you money. The judgment (the order from the court stating that you have won) will include information on the next steps, including how to collect that money from the other party.

  • If you lose: as the Plaintiff (the person who sued), losing your court case means the other party doesn’t owe you money, and unfortunately, you won’t be able to appeal.

This information applies to cases filed in California only.