County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
Information Sheet

Small Claims Advisor Service

Free help for Small Claims Court litigants

GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Small Claims help is available to individuals and businesses suing or being sued in a Los Angeles County Small Claims Court. Our staff will provide you with information on small claims paperwork and procedures.

We’re always open

Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (213) 974-9759.

You can speak personally with an advisor

You can speak with a Small Claims Advisor, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Visit our main office

Department of Consumer Affairs
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room B-96
Los Angeles, CA 90012

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

INFORMATION WE PROVIDE:

Before going to court

After the trial

Branch Locations & Hours

Van Nuys 14340 Sylvan Street Van Nuys, CA 91401	Mondays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
East Los Angeles 4801 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90022	Mon - Wed - Fri 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
South Bay 825 Maple Street Torrance, CA. 90503	Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Inglewood One Regent Street Inglewood, CA 90301	Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Burbank 300 East Olive Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502	Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Glendale 600 East Broadway Room 227 Glendale, CA 91206	Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Valencia 23747 W. Valencia Blvd. Valencia, CA 91355	Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lancaster 601 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534	Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Court forms are available here and at California Courts - Forms. Select "Small Claims" from the pull down menu. Forms are also available at the Court Clerk's office.

Updated March 1, 2008

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For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within LA County)
web site: dca.lacounty.gov

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