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This section tells you where to get more information on Small Claims Court:

  1. Small Claims Advisor
  2. Publications
  3. Judicial Council of California website
  4. Lawyers
  5. Other links
     
  1. Small Claims Advisor

    The Small Claims Advisor can help you get ready for Court. Call the Advisor using the number on the court's phone list. The phone service has limited hours - see the Small Claims Advisor hours on the Santa Clara Courthouse page.

    The Advisor can help you:
     
    • Figure out which court to file your claim in.
    • File papers in Small Claims Court.
    • Serve papers.
    • Present and defend a case in court.
    • Collect a judgment.

     

  2. Publications

    Go to the “Links” section of our website’s Home page.

     
  3. Judicial Council of California website

    See the Small Claims section of the California Court Self-Help Center.

     
  4. Lawyers

    If you want legal advice about whether you should file in Small Claims Court or Civil Court, go to the Santa Clara County Bar Association’s SCCBA website, www.sccba.com for lawyer referral services.

    Or, call the SCCBA Lawyer Referral Service at:
    (408) 971-6822

    Or, go to the State Bar of California’s website, www.calbar.ca.gov

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