Small Claims Resources
Small Claims Resources
Refer to our Small Claims Self-Help pages and to the State Self-Help Guide for Small Claims.
You can contact the Small Claims Advisor if you have a specific question.
You can try to resolve your case through free, confidential mediation. Learn more on our Alternative Dispute Resolution page.
Calendar and case information for Small Claims cases (as well as other case types) is available from the Court's Case Information Portal.
Other Small Claims Resources
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Small Claims Resource Flyer
Information on how the public can get help with Small Claims cases.
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Law Foundation
If you live in Santa Clara County and your landlord is suing you in Small Claims Court for unpaid rent, the Law Foundation may be able to help.
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Santa Clara University’s Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center
If your case includes consumer law or debt collection issues, you can contact this free consumer related legal advice clinic. For details, view the Santa Clara University's Free Legal Advice flyer.
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Pro Bono Project
They offer a Small Claims Court Clinic.
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Small Claims Video
Our Court has prepared YouTube videos on select Small Claims issues
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