Small claims, start to finish

Just tell Sophie what happened.

6 minutes. Off your shoulders.

Attorney-Founded U.S. Patented

Tell Sophie what happened in plain words. She builds your claim, generates your free demand letter, and files and serves it for you when you are ready.

Attorney-Founded U.S. Patented 13,000+ Claims Processed
Sophie, your Squabble intake guide

Hi, I’m Sophie

I’ll build your claim. The demand letter’s free.

What happened?
Statement of ClaimAuto-filled
DefendantLandlord
Amount$1,400
DateMarch 2026
CountyAlameda County
Free custom demand letter ready
Start with Sophie

Free to start. See your options before any paid step.


Court Coverage

Built for every courthouse in the country.Right court. Right forms. Right rules.

Tell Sophie what happened once. Squabble routes your case to the right court, with the forms and the rules for your jurisdiction. No guessing which form, which court, or which deadline.

Every county, every court Forms + rules built in Jurisdiction + venue precision
S

Track record

13,000+

Cases processed nationwide

Real claims, real filings, across the country.

Court coverage

3,000+

Small-claims courts, all 50 states

Jurisdiction-matched filing wherever you are.

Credentials

Attorney-founded

Built by legal scholars & civil practitioners

Precision engineered into every document.

The Recovery Path

From wronged to whole.

Being wronged is the hard part. Recovering doesn’t have to be. Once you start, the remaining steps follow a clear path where you receive continuous guidance.

Told Sophie
You can complete your dispute details in about six minutes.
Prepared
Your demand letter and court documents are prepared.
Filed
Your claim is filed with the court.
Served
The other party is formally notified.
Hearing or settlement
Settled by the parties, or heard by the court.
Resolved
The matter is concluded.
Full case management access throughout via your My Squabbles page.

You bring your side of it. We bring guidance and plain-language education, every stage of the way.

OUR DEAL WITH YOU

You spend 6 minutes. We handle the rest.

Beyond your initial intake, Squabble only requests additional info or documents through the Chat or Upload tools when necessary.

Included with File Now & Dedicated Case Agent
95%
Squabble-
managed
95% Squabble-managed 5% Your partquick & guided
Your upfront time: 6 minutes or under to submit your dispute details

What We Handle

1Prepared
  • Confirm jurisdiction and venue
  • Triple-Check™ your claim for accuracy and completeness
  • Generate court paperwork from your entries
2Filed
  • File your case with the court
  • Monitor docket for case acceptance
3Served
  • Serve the defendant, the required formal notice*
  • Execute and oversee service of process
  • File Proof of Service and monitor for acceptance
4Hearing
  • Track and report deadlines through hearing
  • Handle the administrative heavy lifting throughout the court process

Your Part: Quick & Guided

Right now

Submit your dispute details

Later, only if needed

Quick info through Chat or documents through Upload

Finally

Settle or attend your hearing (often virtual), if required.

That’s it. Squabble handles the rest, start to finish.

*Service of process is an optional add-on available during checkout or at a later stage for File Now and Dedicated Case Agent plans. Timing and court procedures vary by jurisdiction.


Where to start

Whatever happened, there’s a door.

Find the closest match below, or tell Sophie directly, and she’ll route it.


Pre-judgment interest

Your claim, with interest.

Unpaid claims can quietly accrue interest from the day the money came due. In 30 seconds, see what yours may really be worth.

Attorney-built Every figure cited No signup to see your number

Start with two things: your amount and your state. We estimate the rest.

Fine-tune
Method
Estimated total you may be owed

$0.00

Your claim Interest

Start with Sophie

Free to start · tell Sophie what happened and she takes it from here.

Estimate for illustration only. Not legal or financial advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Your jurisdiction and local court guidelines determine the specific application, rates, methods, and accrual dates for pre-judgment interest. Statutory figures are sourced and cited; verify the current rate for your state before relying on any amount.

Sophie, your intake assistant
Free to start

Choose your level of support.

Wherever you are right now, you just want them to respond, or you’re ready to file today, there’s a level that fits. Upgrade anytime, without starting over.

Make them respond · included free

Your Custom Demand Letter

Prepared from the facts you gave Sophie: download, sign, and send.

Get my free letter
Recommended for claims $2,000+
Your dedicated case agent
Hand it off

Dedicated Case Agent

$398 + fees

A dedicated agent prepares, files, and stays with your case the whole way: evidence, hearings, and every step through to Resolved.

Told Sophie
Prepared
Filed
Served
Hearing
Resolved
Everything in File NowPersonally assigned case agentUnlimited & escalated case meetingsEvidence prep for settlement or courtVirtual hearing & motion assistance*Service of Process optional · $88 or $128 if purchased later
Get a Dedicated Case Agent
Get it filed

File Now

$238 + fees
Reaches Served

Squabble Triple-Checks, prepares, and files your claim. E-Service included.

Filing handled by SquabbleE-Service included†Full case management platformService of Process optional · $88 or $128 if purchased later
File My Claim
Put them on notice

Credible Threat

$128
Reaches Prepared

Court-ready documents you file yourself, a demand backed by the paperwork.

Court-ready documents, Triple-Check™ verifiedE-Service included†Live chat with the Squabble team
Send Credible Threat
† E-Service is a courtesy email to the other party, not lawful service of process. With Credible Threat it gives notice of intent to file; with File Now and a Dedicated Case Agent, notice that the claim has been filed.
* Additional court fees may apply for filed documents. Ordering does not form an attorney-client relationship.
Case Brief (Custom)

Walk in knowing your case.

Most people aren’t sure what to prove or what the other side will say. A Case Brief maps all of it out: the facts, the evidence, the numbers, the likely defenses, so you’re the prepared one in the room.

Attorney-drafted
$98Add it to any path, even your free demand letter.
Add a Case Brief · $98

Educational only. Not legal advice, no attorney-client relationship, and no opinion on the merits. Example shown for illustration.


Service of process

You don’t have to serve them yourself.

Before a court will hear your case, the other party has to be formally notified, that’s service of process, and it has rules. With File Now and a Dedicated Case Agent, Squabble coordinates it end to end.

Filed
Your claim is filed with the court.
Delivered
A licensed server hands over the papers, via ABC Legal, 30+ years’ experience.
Served
Proof of service returns, and your case moves forward.

Optional with File Now & Dedicated Case Agent plans · $88 or $128 if purchased later

E-Service is a courtesy email copy of the paperwork included with these plans. Please note that it does not constitute lawful service of process.

See a sample

See a real Case Brief.

Every Case Brief is a substantial, plain-English document built for your exact dispute: the legal theories worth researching, your evidence in exhibit order, your damages itemized, and the defenses to expect. Here is a full one, start to finish.

View the sample Case Brief Fictional sample · how Case Briefs work
Sample Sample Case Brief cover: Alder & Stone Landscape Co. v. M. Hartwell, $4,860, Travis County, TX

Nationwide filing

Where you file matters.

With more than 3,000 jurisdictions across the United States, and multiple court locations within them, just figuring out where to file can be tough. Squabble navigates all of it for you.

Hover a state to explore. Click to open its guide Tap a state to see its filing details

Hover a state to see its small-claims limit, courts, and deadlines.

Select a state

E-file
Claim limit
Court type
Statutes of limitations
Written contract
Oral contract
Property damage
Personal injury

How Squabble compares

Paperwork isn’t a plan. Neither is a referral.
We go the whole way.

Squabble is end-to-end small-claims support, not just document prep or a lawyer referral.

They hand you the documents or refer you to a lawyer.

vs
Resolved

We carry the case to resolved.

Swipe to compare

How we compare
AI-guided intake
Attorney oversight
Track record
Custom Demand Letter
Court filing
Case management
Service of Process
Dedicated Case Agent
Human support
Coverage
Pricing
Sophie · ~6 min
Attorney-supervised1
13,000+ claims7.5 yrs
We file for youTriple-Check™ accuracy
Full platform · updates
AvailableRecommended for claims $2,000+
Chat + case meetings
All 50 states3,000+ courts
AI StartupDocuments only
AI intake
None
Newer entrant
Paid
You file it yourself
None, documents only
On your own
None
Limited
Varies
Per-document fees
Lawyer referralPay a lawyer
Form or call
Lawyer you retain
Varies
Paid
Files for you · select states
Through your lawyer
Varies
None
Your lawyer
Select states
You pay the lawyer

One platform, start to resolution. No lawyer to retain, nothing to assemble yourself.

Start with Sophie

Your custom demand letter is free.

1 Squabble is attorney-founded and attorney-supervised. Oversight is limited to administrative and jurisdictional accuracy. Squabble is not a law firm, provides no legal advice, and creates no attorney-client relationship; you do not retain a lawyer. 2 Service of Process is an optional add-on, powered by ABC Legal, a process-service provider with 30+ years of experience. Comparison reflects publicly available information as of 2026; competitor offerings, coverage, and pricing vary by state and may change.

Real claimants

They just wanted what they were owed.

Every claim here came from a real person or business who decided not to let it go. Names changed to protect their privacy.

  • A deposit that never came back.
    Claimed by Daniela R. · California
    Claim$2,895
  • A job left half-finished.
    Claimed by Hector V., Owner, Lone Star Fitness · Texas
    Claim$5,000
  • A car sold broken.
    Claimed by Marcus W. · Arkansas
    Claim$4,150
  • A client who stopped paying.
    Claimed by Priya N., Owner, Cascade Drafting Co. · Washington
    Claim$4,195
  • Equipment that arrived broken.
    Claimed by Joanne L., Owner, Bayside Coffee Roasters · California
    Claim$3,968
  • A loan a friend never repaid.
    Claimed by Gregory M. · Kansas
    Claim$4,500
  • A company that went quiet.
    Claimed by Tanya B. · Georgia
    Claim$6,500

…and 13,000+ more, claimed nationwide.

This is what access to justice looks like. One claim at a time.

Every Squabble document set is Triple-Check™ verified for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy.

Real claims brought through Squabble, shown with names and identifying details changed to protect user privacy. Figures are the amounts claimed, not recoveries. Figures are not a prediction or guarantee of any outcome. Squabble is attorney-founded and attorney-supervised, not your lawyer. It does not assess the merits of your case, hold funds, or guarantee recovery.

The foundation

Proof, not promises.

The other side may have brushed you off. What stands behind you here is built to a different standard.

U.S. Patent
No. 11,328,375 B2

Granted to Squabble by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

See the patent

Founded & supervised by attorneys

Built and overseen by licensed attorneys. Squabble is not a law firm and provides no legal advice.

A decade in the making

Ten years building the platform; over seven years processing real claims.

Modern civil recourse

Built for everyone the system kept waiting.

Small-claims court exists so ordinary people can be heard without a lawyer or a fortune. Over time it filled up with forms, deadlines, and procedure most were never shown, and too many quietly gave up what they were owed.

Squabble puts it back within reach. Tell Sophie what happened, and your demand letter, court-ready paperwork, filing, and follow-through are prepared and moving, in about six minutes, off your shoulders.

Free to start. Your Custom Demand Letter is free.

Back to Home

Choose your action plan

Squabble can pay for itself and more! We automatically add all filing fees and statutory interest at 5% per year to your claim!

Credible Threat
No Court Filing

Credible Threat

$128
Flat Fee

A professional demand letter plus court-ready documents that show you're serious.

  • Custom professional demand letter
  • Triple-checked jurisdiction & court-ready docs
  • Upgrade without starting over
  • Live chat with Squabble team
File Now
Full Court Filing

File Now

$238
Plus Filing & Service of Process fees

Squabble Triple-Checks, prepares, and files your claim with the proper court.

  • Everything in Credible Threat
  • Court filing handled by Squabble
  • Full case management platform
  • Status updates at every stage

Service of Process: $88 at submission or $128 if ordered later

Complete Your Purchase

Dedicated Case Agent
Dedicated Case Agent $398.00
Add Services (Optional)
Total Due Today $398.00
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES:

* SQUABBLE IS NOT YOUR LAWYER. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED WITH ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF SQUABBLE. SQUABBLE DOES NOT ASSESS OR COMMENT ON THE MERITS OF YOUR CASE AND DOES NOT APPLY THE FACTS OF YOUR CASE TO THE LAW. SQUABBLE EXERCISES NO LEGAL JUDGMENT.

** E-Service does not constitute lawful service of process upon the defendant. Plaintiff must arrange for lawful service of process either by selecting Service of Process above or through alternative means.

REFUND POLICY: Squabble is a NON-REFUNDABLE SERVICE. Charges are non-refundable whether or not service of process is successful because Squabble incurs costs from third-party process servers. Exception: Dedicated Case Agent purchasers are entitled to a 100% money back guarantee if the case is dismissed without prejudice due solely to a defect in filing or service caused by Squabble.
Sign here with your mouse or finger

Please complete all required fields

Secure payment powered by Stripe

SOPHIE HAS ENOUGH INFORMATION

Your claim details are ready.

Generate your free demand letter first, then choose whether to add a Case Brief or escalate into one of three paid paths.

Claim amount $0.00
Other party
Incident date
Category

FREE Custom Demand Letter

Professionally formatted and tailored to the facts Sophie collected.

  • Download, sign, and send
  • Saved to your matter
  • Use the same facts if you upgrade

Case Brief (Custom)

$98

A personalized case overview that helps you understand your dispute, organize your evidence, and prepare for what comes next.

  • Understand the key issues in your dispute
  • Organize your facts, timeline, and evidence
  • Know what damages you may be able to recover
  • Prepare your materials for settlement or court

Choose your next step

Move from a free demand letter into court-ready pressure, filing through Squabble, or dedicated case support.

$128

Credible Threat

Demand letter + court-ready documents.

  • Custom professionally formatted demand letter.
  • Court-ready documents Triple-Check Guaranteed for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy.
  • Court-ready pressure
  • Upgrade without starting over
  • Live human chat with Squabble Team
$238

File Now

Squabble Triple-Checks, prepares, and files the claim.

  • Everything in Credible Threat
  • Filing through Squabble
  • Court filing logistics
  • Full Case Management Platform Access
  • Status updates through every stage of the process
Recommended for claims $2,000+
Case Agent $398

Dedicated Case Agent (DCA)

Most Popular Filing Option

File Now plus dedicated support, evidence preparation, and comprehensive assistance.

  • Everything in File Now
  • Unlimited Case Meetings / Priority Escalation
  • Evidence preparation for settlement/court
  • Virtual Hearing, Postponement, Amendment, Alias Summons, Dismissal (upon settlement) assistance*
  • End-to-End Process Server Coordination

Service of Process (Optional: available at checkout)

Formal notice to other party after filing. $88 or $128 if purchased later.

* Case Brief does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor provide a legal opinion or advice.

* Additional fees may apply for filed documents.

Sophie

AI Claims Assistant

Analyzing document...
Enter details manually →
Time to File
-
Years
-
Months
-
Days

Based on incident date. Why this matters

Case Progress

0%
Plaintiff
Not provided
Plaintiff State
Not provided
Plaintiff Phone
Not provided
Plaintiff Email
Not provided
Plaintiff Address
Not provided
Defendant
Not provided
Defendant Address
Not provided
Defendant Phone
Not provided
Defendant Email
Not provided
Incident Location
Not provided
Amount
Not provided
Category
Not provided
What Happened
Not provided
Incident Date
Not provided
Evidence
Not provided
Administrative
Not provided
Uploaded Files