Luneford

Small claims court in Essex County, New Jersey

Someone owes you money: a contractor, a seller, a former landlord or a person. Luneford prepares your small claims package for $49 so you can file it yourself at the Essex County Special Civil Part, easily and without hiring a lawyer.

Start now – $49

What you get

  • Your small claims complaint worksheet, filled in with your answers
  • Step-by-step instructions to file and get ready for your court day
  • Your county court address, phone and official page
  • A checklist of the proof to bring

How it works

  1. Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
  2. Review your answers and pay securely.
  3. Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.

Where to file in Essex County

Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section
Essex County Historic Courthouse, 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
2nd floor
Phone: 973-776-9300
Official court page

Call ahead: hours, rooms and fees can change. Source: New Jersey Courts directory.

This is not the right service if

  • You are asking for more than $5,000
  • The case is about a car accident (it uses a different form)
  • Someone is suing you (this package is for starting a case)

More help in Essex County

Serving all 22 towns in Essex County

Belleville Township, Bloomfield Township, Caldwell Borough, Cedar Grove Township, City of Orange Township, East Orange, Essex Fells Borough, Fairfield Township, Glen Ridge Borough, Irvington Township, Livingston Township, Maplewood Township, Millburn Township, Montclair Township, Newark, North Caldwell Borough, Nutley Township, Roseland Borough, South Orange Village, Verona Township, West Caldwell Township, West Orange Township

Questions

Where do I file small claims in Essex County?

At the Special Civil Part: Essex County Historic Courthouse, 470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102. Phone 973-776-9300. You can also file online through the court's JEDS system or by mail. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Do I need a lawyer for small claims?

No. Small claims court in New Jersey is made for people who represent themselves. Luneford is not a law firm; we prepare your papers and explain each step.

How much can I sue for?

Up to $5,000 in small claims. Luneford's package costs $49; the court charges its own filing fee.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We prepare documents from your answers and explain the steps; you file them yourself.