{"id":368979,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/litigation\/going-to-court.html"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:01:55","slug":"going-to-court","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/going-to-court.html","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect When Going to Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n What To Expect When Going to Court\n <\/h1>\n \n You can settle your civil case or go to court. Learning what to expect in the courtroom may help alleviate some stress.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The sections below provide information on courtroom proceedings, self-representation, and small claims court. At the end of this article, you can find links to helpful resources that provide more in-depth information.
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