Self-Help
Self-Help Assistance by Case Types
Self-Help Services provides free assistance to individuals without an attorney with the case types listed below.
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Self-Help Civil
• What is Civil Action?
• Assistance by Phone, in Person or Online
• Court Reporter Pooling -
Self-Help Criminal
• Criminal at a Glance
• Criminal Copy and Record Search Requests -
Self-Help Family Law
• Family Law at a Glance
• Self-Help Centers and Workshops -
Infractions (Non-Traffic)
• Infractions (Non-Traffic) at a Glance
• Assistance by Phone, in Person or Online -
Self-Help Juvenile
• Juvenile Court at a Glance
• Courthouse Location and Information -
Landlord / Tenant
• What Is an Unlawful Detainer Action?
• Assistance by Phone, in Person or Online -
Self-Help Name Change
• Changing an Adult's Name-Divorce Related or Non Divorce Related (California Courts Website)
• Changing a Child's Name (California Courts Website) -
Self-Help Probate
• Conservatorships (California Courts website)
• Guardianships (California Courts website) -
Restraining Orders
• Protective Orders at a Glance
• Multiple Restraining Orders -
Self-Help Small Claims
• Small Claims at a Glance
• Assistance by Phone, in Person or Online -
Self-Help Traffic
• Traffic at a Glance
• Assistance by Phone, in Person or Online
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 Hours Of Operation
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700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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 In-person Self-Help Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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In-person Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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341 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868-3205 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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In-person Self-Help Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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In-person Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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3390 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1554 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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 Live Self-Help Kiosk Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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8141 13th Street Westminster, CA 92683 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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1275 N Berkeley Ave Fullerton, CA 92832 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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4601 Jamboree Rd Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Live Self-Help Kiosk Review Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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