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Self Help Resource Center

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

  • Description:

    Offers guidance and resources to simplify navigating a court case with clear step-by-step instructions and explanations of available options. Staff may review paperwork for those who attended a workshop or were given sample forms. Pro Per Clinic does not represent clients and does not provide legal advice.

    Case types or legal areas such as:

    • Family Law
      • Change of venue
      • Child custody and visitation (initial orders or modifications)
      • Child support (income and expense declarations)
      • Dissolution, legal separation, nullity, or annulment
      • Emancipation
      • Grandparent visitation
      • Parentage and paternity actions
      • Preparation of judgement and orders (as time allows or by court order)
      • Responses and responsive declarations
      • Spousal support (income and expenses declarations)
      • Stepparent adoption
      • Summary dissolution, Wage garnishment and income withholdings orders
      • Writs and enforcement of orders
    • Civil
      • Limited civil (consumer debt only)
      • Name change and recognition of gender change (adult and minor)
      • Proof of service
      • Small claims
      • Unlawful detainer (eviction)
    • Probate:
      • Guardianship or Conservatorship of the person
      • CARE Act petition filing
    • Restraining Order
      • Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHRO)
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)
      • Elder Abuse Restraining Order (EARO)
      • Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO)
      • Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO)

    • Phone:

    Email: selfhelp@sjcourts.org
    Website: www.sjcourts.org/self-help-pro-per-clinic

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 3:30pm; Tue: 8am - 3:30pm; Wed: 8am - 11am; Thu: 8am - 3:30pm; Fri: 8am - 3:30pm;

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - Self Help and Pro Per Clinic (Stockton Courthouse)

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 180 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Call or visit website for details
    • Program Fees: No fees
    • Required Documents: Recent court order and all related paperwork organized by date

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County