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Judicial Branch of California

Self-Help for Civil Cases

Self-Help Civil

This section has information on Civil Lawsuits, Unlawful Detainers (evictions), and explains Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Civil cases are heard in Downtown Superior Court and the Old Courthouse. Effective Oct. 6, 2014: See Standing Order Re: Proper Courthouse for Filing Small Claims and Civil Actions.

Civil cases can be viewed online at the Case Information Portal.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Overview of Different Types of ADR

When to use ADR

ADR Mediation and Evaluation

Early Settlement Conferences

Judicial Arbitration

Referees and Special Masters

Mandatory Settlement Conferences

Finding a Civil ADR Provider

ADR Resources
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Lawsuits and Filing

Lawsuits and Filing
Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer)
Unlawful Detainer Resources

Answer an Unlawful Detainer Workshop
Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer)
More Help with Civil
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center
For details, view the flyer

Case Information Portal

Free and Low Cost Legal Help

Frequently Asked Questions (Civil FAQs)