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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

  • Small Claims Resource Flyer

    Information on how the public can get help with Small Claims cases.

  • 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.

    Phone number: (408) 280-2424

  • 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.
    Call for an appointment: (408) 288-7030

  • Pro Bono Project

    Small Claims Clinic offered twice a month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on the 1st Wednesday & 3rd Friday.

    Sign up by calling (408) 998-5298

  • Small Claims Video

    Our Court has prepared YouTube videos on select Small Claims issues


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