Humboldt County Self-Help Center

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General Contact Information

www.humboldt.courts.ca.gov/sh/civillaw.htm

825 Fifth Street
Room 310
Eureka, CA 95501

How to Get Help

APPOINTMENT
Information

Small Claims
Small Claims Clinics are held on Tuesdays from 3 pm-5 pm in room 305 on the third floor of the Eureka courthouse. Assistance is offered individually on a walk-in basis, first come, first serve. This clinic is for those who need assistance with small claims procedures and with small claims paperwork. This is also a clinic for those who already have a small claims judgment and are seeking to enforce it.
Small Claims Clinic Power Point Presentation (PDF).

Unlawful Detainer
Unlawful Detainer Clinics are held on Fridays from 8 am to 10:30 am in room 305 on the third floor of the Eureka courthouse. Assistance is offered individually on a walk-in basis, first come, first serve. This clinic is for those who need assistance with either requesting or responding to unlawful detainer assistance.

Restraining Orders
Assistance with all types of restraining orders is offered individually on a walk-in basis, first come, first serve, during Self help Center hours devoted to restraining orders. The hours for service are different every day. A list of Self-Help Center hours is available in the Court Clerk's Office and in the Self-Help Center. You may contact the Self-Help Center directly with specific questions on Tuesdays between 10 am and 12 noon at (707)269-1223.

Name Changes
If you need assistance with paperwork requesting changing your name you may come to the Self-Help Center during hours devoted to Civil Matters. The hours for service are different every day. A list of Self-Help Center hours is available in the Court Clerk's Office and in the Self-Help Center. You may contact the Self-Help Center directly with specific questions on Tuesdays between 10 am and 12 noon at (707)269-1223.

Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuits
If you need assistance responding to a consumer debt collection lawsuit, please contact the Self-Help Center by phone on Tuesdays between 10 am and 12 noon at (707)269-1223 or come to the Self-Help Center during hours devoted to Civil Matters. The hours for service are different every day. A list of Self-Help Center hours is available in the Court Clerk's Office and in the Self-Help Center.

Guardianships
Assistance is available for various types of guardianship matters, including petitions for temporary and/or permanent guardianship, petitions to terminate guardianships and objections to guardianships. Assistance with guardianships is offered by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact the Self-Help Center by phone on Tuesdays between 10 am and 12 noon at (707)269-1223 or come to the Self-Help Center during our normal business hours.

Who We Are

Self Help Centers can assist with filling out paperwork and understanding court processes. However, the staff at these centers do not give legal advice or provide legal representation. This is because they are open to everyone in a community and must be able to provide help to both parties in a court case. 

Self Help Centers are a great option for people who are representing themselves in court or when they aren't eligible for legal aid.

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Humboldt County
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? No
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? No

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
Last Review and Update: Mar 25, 2024
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