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District of Columbia Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n\n
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In Washington, D.C., the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court of D.C. hears civil cases where the amount of money in dispute is $10,000 or less. The small claims court allows people to quickly and inexpensively resolve certain civil disputes without an attorney’s help. Parties to a small claims case may hire attorneys if they want.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about small claims court, the following information can help:<\/p>\n