California Small Claims Court

Small Claims Preparation

How to Prepare for California Small Claims Court: A Complete Guide

Learn how to prepare for California small claims court. Step-by-step guidance on gathering evidence, organizing documents, and presenting your case effectively.

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Personal Loan Disputes

My Friend Borrowed Money and Won't Pay Me Back: A California Guide

When a friend borrowed money and won't pay me back, California law offers options—from demand letters to small claims court. Here's how one person handled it.

Roommate Disputes

Roommate Moved Out and Still Owes Rent in California? What to Organize

California guide if a roommate moved out and owes rent: organize the agreement, payment record, communications, and timeline before deciding next.

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Demand Letter Service

California Small Claims Demand Letter Service: How It Works

Get a California small claims demand letter service that helps you send a formal demand before filing. Learn the process, pricing, and what to include.

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Small Claims

California Small Claims Evidence Checklist — What to Bring

Going to California small claims? Organize contracts, messages, payment records, photos, and a clear timeline before your court date — what to bring and why.

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Small Claims Preparation

California Demand Letter Before Small Claims Court: What to Know

Send a California demand letter before small claims court to strengthen your case and potentially settle without filing. Learn what to include.

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Evidence Preparation

How to Organize Text Messages for a California Civil Dispute

California guide to saving, exporting, and organizing text messages before a demand letter or small claims path: what to keep, how to label, what may matter.

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Personal Loan Recovery

My Ex Never Paid Back the Loan: California Small Claims Steps

Loaned money to an ex who won't pay it back? Learn how to recover your personal loan through California small claims court, from demand letters to judgment.

Small Claims Guide

Roommate Owes Back Rent? How to Use California Small Claims Court

When a roommate owes back rent in California, small claims court may help you recover up to $12,500. Learn the demand letter and filing process step by step.

LA County Small Claims

Los Angeles Small Claims Court: Filing Guide for LA County (2026)

Learn how to file in Los Angeles Small Claims Court. Step-by-step LA County procedures, $12,500 limits, eFiling, and hearing prep at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Oakland Small Claims

Oakland Small Claims Court: Filing, Fees, and What to Expect

File a case in Oakland small claims court at Alameda County Superior Court. Learn filing fees, the $12,500 limit, eFiling steps, and hearing procedures.

Sacramento County

Sacramento Small Claims Court: Filing Guide for 2026

File your Sacramento small claims court case with confidence. Local filing procedures, fees, limits, and what to expect at Sacramento Superior Court.

San Diego Small Claims

San Diego Small Claims Court: Filing Guide for 2026

File a case in San Diego small claims court with confidence. Learn the $12,500 limit, filing fees, court location, and step-by-step process for San Diego County

San Francisco Small Claims

San Francisco Small Claims Court: Filing Guide for SF Residents

File a case in San Francisco small claims court. Learn the $12,500 limit, filing procedures at 400 McAllister St., fees, and how to prepare your claim.

San Jose Small Claims

San Jose Small Claims Court: Filing, Limits, and Procedures (2026)

File a San Jose small claims court case at Santa Clara Superior Court. Learn the $12,500 limit, filing fees, and local procedures.