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Small Claims Court

How to Win in Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer

Small claims court is designed for people without lawyers. ProSeAI helps you prepare a winning case, generate the right documents, and know exactly what to say at your hearing.

Free for pro se litigants · No account required · Not legal advice

Small claims limits range from $2,500 to $25,000 depending on your state

Attorneys are not allowed (or discouraged) in most small claims courts

Most cases are decided in a single hearing lasting 15–30 minutes

You can sue for unpaid loans, security deposits, property damage, and more

What to Do Right Now

1

Send a formal demand letter first

Before filing, send a written demand letter giving the other party 10–14 days to pay or resolve the dispute. This is required in some states and strengthens your case. Use ProSeAI to generate a professional demand letter.

2

File your claim with the court

Fill out the small claims complaint form at your local courthouse or online. Pay the filing fee ($30–$100). The court will schedule a hearing date and notify the defendant.

3

Prepare your evidence and practice your presentation

Organize all evidence: contracts, receipts, photos, texts, emails, and witness statements. Prepare a 3–5 minute summary of your case. Practice with ProSeAI's AI chat to anticipate questions and objections.

Free Tools Available on ProSeAI

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AI Legal Chat

Ask any question about your case in plain English. Get jurisdiction-specific answers with statute citations.

Document Generator

Generate court-ready documents including: Demand Letter, Small Claims Complaint, Evidence Summary.

Deadline Calculator

Enter your filing date and court to get your complete deadline timeline with Google Calendar sync.

Frequently Asked Questions

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