Self-Help Services
About Self-Help Services
The Court offers free self‑help services for people who do not have a lawyer. Help is available for family law, child support, civil harassment, landlord/tenant, and small claims cases. Self‑Help staff can explain how court processes work, review forms you have completed, provide information and examples, and share referrals to community resources.
You must not have an attorney to use these services.
The Court cannot give legal advice and does not represent either party. No attorney‑client relationship is formed by using the Court's self-help services. Communications are not confidential, and staff may help more than one party in the same case. If you need legal advice or if you would like to be represented in court, you should contact a licensed attorney.
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Get In-Person Assistance
Visit a Self-Help Center to get In-Person Assistance from Court Staff.
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Get Online Assistance
Connect Online with San Bernardino Superior Court Self-Help Staff.
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Guided Interactive Help
Use Guided Interviews to get Interactive Help Completing Court Forms and Legal Document Kits.
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Access to Court Forms
Get Information on Legal Procedures and Access to Court Forms.
Service Areas
The following links provide useful information for several areas of law that self-representation is common. Self-Help Services may not provide direct assistance with all of these areas of law or all of the issues arising from each area.
