Small Claims

• Free Workshop: Your Guide to Small Claims Court
• Mediation - an out-of-court alternative used to settle disputes
• General Information
• Common Types of Cases
• Complete your forms on-line!
• Local Forms
• Access Small Claims Case Filing Information (Open Access)
• Glossary of Terms and Forms Commonly Used
• Resources
• Overview of the Small Claims website

This information is provided to assist you with the Small Claims process. For legal advice about your case, you may consult your own attorney or ask for an appointment with an attorney through the San Mateo County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (650) 369-4149 or the Palo Alto Area Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (650) 326-8322. Some of the content on this site is based on material developed by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs.