Small claims court is a common term used to describe a procedure, which simplifies the court process used for resolving civil disputes valued at $8,000 or less, excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney’s fees, if applicable. Small claims cases are heard in the civil division of the county court.

Attorney Consultation Information

  • Procedural Assistance
  • Statement of Claim
  • Replevin
  • Garnishments

  • Explain general legal terminology that is applicable to you
  • Procedural assistance and Guidance on your next steps.
  • Forms review assistance
    • NOTE: You must provide the forms. Forms can be obtained by visiting one of the four locations listed in the section below for a fee of $.15 cents per page or through our website for free.
  • REMINDER: As a Pro-Se litigant, you are representing yourself and the attorney consultation appointments are designed to provide you assistance on procedures, forms and next steps. The attorneys you speak with through this service will not attend court with you, nor will they be able to represent you.

  • All fees collected for each appointment are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Appointments must be scheduled in 15-minute increments up to 1 hour maximum per appointment day.
  • $1 per minute. Base rate: $15 = 15 minutes of time with Attorney
  • Payment must be received at the time of scheduling the appointment or within 48 hours, when scheduling by phone or email.

  • All fees collected for each appointment are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Cash
  • Credit/Debit Card (Please Note: There will be a 3.5% convenience fee to process card payments)
  • Money orders/cashier checks
  • Payment must be made at one of these locations within 48 hours of the request to secure the appointment:
    • Criminal Justice Center
    • Casselberry Branch

  • By emailing prose-shc@seminoleclerk.org or calling 407-665-4300, an appointment can be held up to 48 hours until payment is received at one of the locations listed below.
  • To schedule an appointment in person or to pay for your appointment, visit one of the following locations:
    • Criminal Justice Center
    • Casselberry Branch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Located at the Criminal Justice Center
101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, Florida 32773

  • The Self Help Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM
  • The Attorney Consultation Appointments are currently available on Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and in Spanish on Thursday afternoons from 12:30pm – 4:30pm.

  • Low cost Attorney Consultations
  • Computers equipped to perform legal research, free of charge
  • Availability to purchase Circuit or State Approved Law Forms

The attorneys will appear virtually through Microsoft Teams. You will be given instructions on how to attend the appointment virtually as well. If you do not have access to the internet, please call 407-665-4300 for further assistance.

A person who appears in court on their own behalf without the representation of a lawyer.

Family Law, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant Evictions and Probate Estates (Formal and Summary Administration)

No. However, you can consult with an attorney for guidance on the process, assistance with forms, and to answer some of the legal questions you may have.

An appointment is not necessary, however, if you would like to schedule an appointment please contact our office at 407-665-4300 or by email: prose-shc@seminoleclerk.org

You may be able to apply for legal services through the Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society or you can apply for legal services through Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida.

  • Forms related to the Self Help Center can be obtained by viewing the Evictions, Small Claims, Family Law and Probate sections on this page.
  • Note: Forms can be obtained by visiting one of the four locations listed in the section below for a fee of $.15 cents per page or through our website for free.

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