Here at Law In Motion, we are dedicated to providing high-quality legal support services to our clients. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you.
Again, we serve all legal documents.
- Civil
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------------------ Small Claims
We can Prepare, File, and Serve your Small Claims Case.
Small Claims Service Package (Contact us for quote).
Basics
Review general information about small claims court and cases. And figure out if small claims is right for your situation using helpful resources. This information can help you decide if small claims is right for you, show you how to resolve your case without going to court, and more.Please Note: New legislation allows landlords to file a small claims action for unpaid rent for amounts that exceed jurisdictional limits, beginning on August 1, 2021. For more information, see Tenant and Landlord Resources.
Small Claims Cases
Research Your Case
Research the type of case you have so you can be better prepared when you go to court.
Collect Your Judgment
Learn how to collect the judgment if you win, using tools and instructions on how to work with the other side to get paid.
Pay the Judgment
Find ways to pay your judgment if you lost your small claims case including working out payment arrangements and payment plans.
Appeal the Small Claims Judgment
This section gives you information on if and how to appeal the small claims judgment.
Getting Help:
More information on Small Claims court:
Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is called the plaintiff. The person who is sued is called the defendant. You are not allowed to have a lawyer represent you at the hearing in small claims court. But you can talk to a lawyer before or after court. You can sue in small claims court if you are:
If you are not mentally competent, or you are under 18 years old (and not emancipated), a judge must appoint a "guardian ad litem" to represent you in small claims court. A guardian ad litem is an adult appointed by the court to represent you ONLY in the case in question.
- Please Note: New legislation allows landlords to file a small claims action for unpaid rent for amounts that exceed jurisdictional limits, beginning on August 1, 2021. For more information, see Tenant and Landlord Resources
