Resources for Representing Yourself
The resources on this page will help you find assistance and information so you can represent yourself in the Civil Court. You will not find legal advice here.
Visit the following links for information to help you represent yourself:
Learn about the free walk-in services for litigants who are not represented by an attorney at the Civil Court Help Center.
Find information on free legal services for low income people, how to find a lawyer and how you can get a free legal consultation.
Learn how you can meet with a Volunteer Lawyer at the Civil Court Help Center and get advice about your case.
Find free Small Claims Court forms that can be filled in on the computer and printed, or print out a blank form and fill it in by hand. Bring the form to court when you are ready.
Use a free DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Form to guide you through preparing a court form or to get information about your legal situation. Print your completed form when you are finished.
Watch Civil Court videos and past community seminars to better understand how to proceed in court. Read Civil Court publications on civil, housing and small claims topics.
Read legal and procedural information on topics related to your case.
Connect with a trained, local volunteer counselor for free guidance and procedural information concerning the Small Claims Court.
Find definitions of legal terms.
Find answers to the most common questions.
Locate courthouses and find out when and where to go for your case.
Learn what you need to do when you go to court.