This article was co-authored by Camila Lopez. Camila Lopez is an Attorney and is the CEO & Co-Founder of People Clerk. Her passion is breaking down complicated legal processes so that people without an attorney can get justice, and she co-founded People Clerk to help individuals navigate the court system in an easy and affordable way. As the Chief Legal Architect at People Clerk, she has designed the People Clerk platform so that individuals can learn how to pursue their small claims lawsuits on their own. As a trained mediator, she is also passionate about the out-of-court resolution of disputes. Prior to People Clerk, she worked in plaintiff’s mass torts litigation and in consumer protection at the New York Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, and attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where she received the Mark Whitlock Scholarship for her effort, energy, spirit, and initiative that strengthened student life.
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In New Jersey, small claims court is a good option if you are trying to recover $15,000 USD or less in damages. You can file a claim against a person or business and sue them for funds you feel you are owed. To file small claims in New Jersey, you will need to be at least 18 years old and meet the necessary qualifications. You can then file the correct paperwork with the county office in your area and appear in court with proof of your claim so the court rules in your favor.