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A lawyer is not required in small claims court. However, court staff cannot provide legal advice or substantive assistance with a claim or other matters in a suit, so it can be very helpful to hire or consult with an attorney regarding the process, your rights, and claims/defenses.

For more information, call the Clerk's Customer Information Center at (727) 464-7000....Schedule of Service Charges. Circuit CourtFiling FeesSmall ClaimsAll Claims less than $100.0055.00All Claims $100.01 or more but not more than $500.0080.0084 more rows

How long you have to file a claim in court, notably Small Claims Court, varies depending on the topic and circumstances of the respective litigation. Chapter 95.11, Florida Statutes, explains that a person has between one and five years.

Viewing Marriage Licenses Pinellas County Marriage Licenses from May of 1972 through the present date are available to view on the Clerk's Official Records site. Copies of Pinellas County Marriage Licenses are available for purchase through the Clerk's Online Copy Request and Payment Center.

You, the plaintiff, must file a “Statement of Claim” form, available at your Clerk's office. This must be fully completed and signed to receive a pre-trial conference date. If your claim is based upon written documentation, attach a copy of the contract to the Statement of Claim form. You may file by mail or in person.

Certified mail to defendants residing in the State of Florida only for a fee of $8.10 per defendant....County Civil (Small Claims) Fees. ItemFee AmountSmall claims less than $100.00$55.00Small claims $100 to $500.00$80.00Small claims $500.01 to $2500.00$175.00Small claims $2,500.01 to $8,000$300.0018 more rows

Requesting a name change as an adult can be executed by filing a petition with the circuit court in your county. The purpose of the petition will be to inform a judge of the name change and the reasoning behind it.

All court proceedings are recorded. As long as the proceeding was not sealed, anyone may obtain a transcript. To obtain a written transcript of a proceeding where a court reporter was present, contact the court reporter listed in the minutes of the proceeding.