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	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. By: Texas Lawyers Care


	Alternatives to Small Claims Court Some disagreements can be resolved better without a law suit through negotiation or mediation. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered (Separate Website) Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. By: Fox26 KRIV


	How do I file my Small Claims Court Suit? There are many things you should do in preparing your case before you actually file your lawsuit. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	How to Sue in Small Claims Court (Separate Website) This handbook provides information on how to sue in small claims court and answers questions including who and when to sue in small claims court, determining if retaining a lawyer is necessary, how to prepare a case, and what happens at trial. By: Texas Young Lawyers Association and State Bar of Texas


	How to Sue in Small Claims Court (Separate Website) By: Texas Young Lawyer's Association


	How to Sue in Small Claims Court You can file suit in Small Claims Court without a lawyer if your claim is under $10,000.00 By: Texas Young Lawyers Association Other Formats: Separate Website


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Preparing Your Case You have prepared your case for filing with the court. Now you must prepare your case for trial. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Should You Check With A Lawyer? Many attorneys will handle a case and obtain a legal fee from the defendant. If you can not resolve your dispute by negotiation, you should try to see if an attorney is interested in the legal merits of your case. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Small Claims Court You do not need a lawyer to sue someone in small claims court, where you can sue someone for up to $10,000 in a quick and informal trial. Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Small Claims Court Overview- Texas (Separate Website) This Guide is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. How much can I sue for? Where do I file suite? How much does it cost to sue? By: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law


	Statutes Governing Small Claims Courts The Texas Legislature has passed the following laws directly related to Small Claims Court actions. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	What happens after I win my case? If the Small Claims Court rules in your favor, and no appeal is taken by the losing party, you may still have work to do. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	What Happens at the Trial? Though less formal than other courts, the trial process is conducted about the same as in any other court. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Where and When Do I file my Small Claims lawsuit? You must file your lawsuit in the proper Small Claims Court. You must file the claim before the law says you have waited too long. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Who Do I Sue? Knowing how to sue the right person or company is very important to your overall success in obtaining satisfaction of your complaint. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


	Your Appeal Rights If you do not like the decision made by the judge in the Small Claims Court you have the right to appeal the case. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie


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