Are you a party in a Small Claims case in Orange County?

We can only help you if you are a party in a Small Claims case in Orange County.

If you have not yet filed your Small Claim, you can use an online interview to help you prepare your forms.

If have a Small Claim in another county, you can find your local Small Claims Adviser on the CA Court’s Small Claims Adviser page.

Does your Small Claim involve more than two parties?

We can only help you if there are only two parties in your case.

If there are more than 2 parties in your small claims case, you can contact Waymakers to schedule mediation in person.

Do you know the email address of the other party?

You need to have the email address of the other party in order for us to invite them to negotiate with you. 

If you do not know the email address of the other party, you can print this invitation. Enter your name and email address on the lines and give or mail it to the other party to invite them to create an account.

Have you served or been served with the Small Claim already?

You must serve the other party or be served before you can invite the other party to negotiate with you through this site.

For help understanding the rules and procedures for your Orange County Small Claims case, call the OC Small Claims Adviser for free help at (714) 571-5277. You can also attend a free workshop or visit during walk in hours. Visit the website for a Step-By-Step Guide, Small Claims FAQs and more.

Is there a judgment in your case already?

We cannot help you if there is already a judgment in your case. The settlement and dismissal forms are only for open cases.

For help understanding the rules and procedures for your Orange County Small Claims case, call the OC Small Claims Adviser for free help at (714) 571-5277. You can also attend a free workshop or visit during walk in hours. Visit the website for a Step-By-Step Guide, Small Claims FAQs and more.

Is your claim an Attorney-Client fee dispute?

We cannot help you if your claim is an attorney-client fee dispute. 

If you have an attorney-client fee dispute, you can contact the OC Bar Association Public Services Department.

Do you have regular access to the internet on a phone, tablet or computer?

To negotiate online, you need to have regular access to the internet.

If you do not have regular access to the internet, you can contact Waymakers to schedule mediation in person.

Do you need an interpreter to help you communicate?

We cannot help you if you need an interpreter to help you communicate.

If you need an interpreter to help you communicate, please visit the OC Court’s Language Access page.