Overview This page will be helpful to you if you want to use the Small Claims Court to settle a dispute with a person or a company. You are not required to have an attorney represent you in Small Claims Court. The following procedures apply only to Will County. Basic steps for Small Claims Court? What kind of cases are heard in Small Claims Court? Is there anything I should do before filing a Small Claims suit? How do I begin a Small Claims suit? Does it make a difference where I file suit? How is the defendant notified that he is being sued? What happens on the appearance date? How do I prepare my case? What do I do when I get to court? The judge decided in my favor, but the defendant refuses to pay. What should I do now? If the judge rules against me, can I appeal the decision? Fees and required form information

To Contact:
Will County Court House
The Office of the Circuit Clerk
14 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-8592
circuit_clerk@willcountyillinois.com


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