Justice Should Be Accessible to Everyone
Small Claims Helper exists to democratize access to court planning tools. When attorney representation is allowed, small-claims legal work is often billed around $200 to $500+ per hour. For straightforward disputes, preparing your case here can potentially save hundreds to thousands in legal fees while helping you stay organized.
How It Works
Take Quiz
Take the eligibility quiz to see if small claims is likely a fit for your dispute and amount. It is especially useful for renters, consumer disputes, contractors, wage claims, and property damage cases.
Check Rules
Review your state's claim limits, deadlines, service rules, and filing costs in one place. Use the checklist to confirm court-specific requirements before you submit.
Prepare Case
Build your timeline, upload evidence, and draft key facts with guided prompts. Organize documents so hearings are easier to follow and explain.
File Confidently
Use our filing and preparation tools to assemble what you need for court. Print, review, and submit with a clear plan for your hearing day.
What Small Claims Helper Does For You
Guided Organization
Structure your case facts quickly.
State Guidance
See key rules and limits by state.
Deadline Tracking
Keep filing and hearing dates on track.
Step-by-Step Process
Follow clear steps from start to finish.
Legal Help Options
Find attorney and legal aid resources.
Navigation Assistant
Get help finding the right tool fast.
Free
$0/mo
- 1 active case
- Case Manager dashboard
- Evidence guide
- Court hearing guide
- Document storage (5 files)
Starter
$20/mo
- 3 active cases
- Case eligibility quiz
- Available state guides
- All practice area guides
- Court + fee estimator
- Deadline + filing guide
- Evidence guide
- Court hearing guide
- Damages calculator
- Case Manager dashboard
- Document storage (50 files)
- Basic calendar & reminders
- Email support
- Document Generator
- Encrypted document vault (client-side encryption)
- Opening statement builder
- Timeline builder
- AI case assistant
Professional
$40/mo
- 5 active cases
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Document Generator (demand letters, court forms)
- Encrypted document vault (client-side encryption)
- Opening statement builder
- Settlement calculator
- All remaining premium guides
- Timeline builder
- Progress tracker
- Witness preparation tools
- Document storage (200 files)
- Export to PDF & print
- Priority email support
- AI case assistant
- Court directory access
- Advanced case analytics
Advocate
$60/mo
- Unlimited active cases
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Encrypted document vault (client-side encryption)
- AI case assistant
- Advanced case analytics
- Case research tools
- Court directory access
- Unlimited document storage
- Case statistics reference
- Custom document templates
- Bulk export & backup
- Priority feature requests
- Dedicated support
- Early access to new features
- API access (coming soon)
Best first step for renters, consumers, contractor disputes, unpaid wages, and property-damage claims. Start with the quiz, then move into your guide, evidence checklist, demand letter, and damages estimate.
Renters
Deposit, rent, and repair claims
Start here for security deposits, landlord repair failures, rent overcharges, and move-out damage disputes.
Consumers
Refund, product, and service disputes
Use this path for defective products, refund refusals, scams, warranty issues, and service businesses that did not deliver.
Contractors
Contractor and home improvement claims
Best fit for unfinished jobs, overcharges, bad workmanship, and damage caused during a repair or remodel project.
Workers
Unpaid wages and final paycheck claims
Use this guide for missing final pay, unpaid hours, commissions, reimbursements, and other wage-related money claims.
Property owners
Property damage recovery
Start here for vehicle damage, neighbor damage, pet injuries, and damage to your home or personal belongings.
More dispute types we cover
If your issue falls outside the five priority claim tracks above, use these additional practice areas to find the closest fit for your dispute.
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Important Disclaimer
This site provides general information and planning tools only. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and information may be incomplete or outdated. Laws and procedures vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify information with your local court and consult with a licensed attorney or legal aid organization for advice specific to your situation.