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Small Claims Court Cases/Representing Yourself In Court

What is Involved with a Small Claims Case/Justice of the Peace Case in Dallas?

 

   Are you thinking about hiring an attorney to represent you in a case in "Small Claims Court," "JP Court," or "Justice of the Peace Court" in Dallas, Texas?  You may be able to represent yourself in front of the Judge.  For small claims cases in Dallas, Texas and Justice of the Peace cases in Dallas, Texas remember, you know your case the best. Attorneys may not be able to take "Small Claims Court" cases because it may cost you more to hire an attorney than what you are seeking to recover in Court. Contrary to popular opinion, attorneys generally prefer their clients to obtain the greatest recovery possible. This isn't always possible when an attorney is involved in a small claims case.  For smalls claims cases and Justice of the Peace cases in Dallas, Texas, please see the information below.

 

Small Claim Cases Links

 

The links below provide information on representing yourself in Court, also known as "Pro Se" litigation.  If you still have questions after reading these materials, please give me a call.  

 

LIST OF SMALL CLAIMS COURTS IN DALLAS COUNTY  -  LISTA DE CORTES DE JUSTICIA DE PAZ EN DALLAS

http://www.dallascounty.org/government/jpcourts/

 

More links here: Más recursos aquí:

 

http://www.dallascounty.org/department/districtclerk/forms/SupplementalInstructionsForSRLs.doc

 

http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pdf/ProSe/handbook.pdf

 

 

The following links relate to "Small Claims Court" forms and procedures in Dallas County, Texas

 

Do you know what Justice of the Peace Court you are in? Click here for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts map

 

Small Claims Procedures & How to Start the Suit

 

List of Justice of the Peace Courts in Dallas County