Small Claims
Small Claims Process
Resolving Your Small Claims Case in the California Courts video provides information about the options for resolving disputes involving $10,000 or less. If someone owes you – or claims you owe them – $10,000 or less, watching this video may help. The video is part of a series that provides information about resolving specific types of cases through the normal court process and through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, which are usually less formal, less expensive, and less time consuming than a trial.
Do It Yourself
We have an online form preparation program available that will ask you to answer questions that are used to complete the forms needed to file a small claim. This program will also allow you to print out all the completed necessary forms.
Small Claims Resources in California
You may also obtain additional information at the following websites:
- Judicial Council of California - Small Claims Self-Help - General information about small claims cases including going to court and collecting on your judgment.
- California Dept. of Consumer Affairs - The Small Claims Court ~ A Guide to its Practical Use.
- Superior Court of Orange County – Small Claims: Filing a Claim.
- Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs – Small Claims Court: Collecting a Judgment.