Law Resources
Many people come to us with questions or requests that our out of our practice area, but we’d still love to help as many people as possible, so we’ve started to create an area where you can obtain information about other law resources. Do you have an issue you’d like to file in civil court? The New City Civil Small Claims Court’s website has all of the information you will need to file a claim with the court.
The Small Claims Court provides an inexpensive and simplified process for litigants to resolve their legal problems involving cases of small amounts of money. It is also unique in the offering of an evening session for litigants who must work in the day. Civil Court Judges handle Small Claims Court cases. The Judges assigned to the Civil Court and over 1,000 non-judicial employees work together to serve the people of New York City. Our court is where everyday people come to resolve their everyday civil legal problems. Whether you are a claimant or a defendant, the Small Claims Court is dedicated to providing access to fair and efficient justice.
Information on the site includes general information on the civil court system, legal information including how to start a case, representing yourself, as well as some how to videos on the system. If you have a minor case that you’d like to file in a smaller, civil court environment, this is the best place for you to start and find all of the information you need.
