Recover Up to $12,000 in
Pennsylvania Small Claims
File or defend small claims cases in Allegheny County Magisterial District Courts. We prepare complaints, answers, counterclaims, and supporting motions—all properly formatted for PA courts.
Common Small Claims Cases
Small claims court handles many types of civil disputes
Small Claims Documents
Everything you need to file or defend a small claims case
Small Claims Complaint
Initiate your claim
Answer to Small Claims
Respond to a lawsuit
Counterclaim
Sue the plaintiff back
Motion for Continuance
Request hearing delay
Discovery Requests
Request evidence
Subpoena for Documents
Compel records
Motion for Default Judgment
When defendant doesn't respond
Appeal to Common Pleas
Appeal MDJ decision
Small Claims Process
1. File Complaint
Submit your complaint and pay filing fee (~$45-$125) at the MDJ
2. Serve Defendant
Court serves defendant by certified mail or constable
3. Attend Hearing
Present your case to the Magisterial District Judge
4. Collect Judgment
If you win, collect your award (may require additional steps)
Tips for Success in Small Claims
- • Bring all documentation: contracts, receipts, photos, correspondence
- • Organize evidence chronologically with a summary sheet
- • Practice presenting your case in 5 minutes or less
- • Arrive early and dress professionally
- • Be respectful and address the judge as "Your Honor"
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