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Self-Help Assistance by Case Types

Self-Help Services provides free assistance to individuals without an attorney with the case types listed below.

Our Mission Statement

The Self-Help Services of the Superior Court of Orange County and website provides procedural legal information to self-represented litigants, to empower them, increase their understanding, participation, and access to the justice system, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the court.

Self-Help Services

Self-Help Services provides free assistance to individuals without an attorney with the case types listed below. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation. Our services include legal procedural information, legal forms, review of completed forms, and referrals.

  • Family Law
  • Child support matters involving the Department of Child Support Services
  • Civil and Small Claims
  • Residential landlord/tenant
  • Probate
  • Criminal/Traffic
  • CARE Court

Click on the link below to learn about the Self-Help Services we offer.

Self-Help Services

SELF-HELP SERVICES HOURS OF OPERATION

Central Justice Center (Santa Ana)

  • We provide in-person assistance for civil issues, including small claims, residential evictions, probate, as well as criminal and traffic issues.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lamoreaux Justice Center (Orange)

  • We provide in-person assistance for family law matters. Due to long wait times, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment for forms and general information by visiting: SHLJCappointment.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX (Costa Mesa)

  • We provide Live Self-Help Kiosk Services for civil, small claims, residential evictions, family law, probate, criminal, traffic, and CARE Court issues.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West Justice Center (Westminster)

  • We provide Live Self-Help Kiosk Services for civil, small claims, residential evictions, family law, probate, criminal, traffic, and CARE Court issues.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

North Justice Center (Fullerton)

  • We provide Live Self-Help Kiosk Services for civil, small claims, residential evictions, family law, probate, criminal, traffic, and CARE Court issues.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach)

  • We provide Live Self-Help Kiosk Services for civil, small claims, residential evictions, family law, probate, criminal, traffic, and CARE Court issues.
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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