About This Platform

This is a private small claims information site published by CourtLinked. We cover New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Indiana. We are not a government agency, a courthouse, or an official court website. Our guides explain procedural starting points; they do not decide whether a particular person should sue.

Whether you're an individual trying to recover a security deposit, a small business owner chasing an unpaid invoice, or simply someone who was wronged and wants justice, small claims court is one of the most powerful tools available to you. The problem is that the process can feel confusing, expensive, and intimidating — especially without a lawyer.

You can read the guides, compare a claim amount, prepare an evidence list, and download a filing checklist without paying or providing an email address. The location directory is a starting point, not a promise that every listed location handles your case. Confirm venue, the filing counter, hours, forms, and service arrangements directly with the court.

CourtLinked also offers optional paid filing assistance. That commercial relationship is why you see links to its services. Purchasing assistance is not required to use these resources and does not guarantee acceptance, a hearing date, a favorable judgment, or payment. Third-party advertisements, if displayed, are separate from the editorial guidance.