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Philadelphia Municipal CourtSmall Claims Filing Made Simple

$12,000
Maximum Claim
$35-96
Court Filing Fees
30-45
Days to Hearing
94%
Win Without Lawyer

File your small claims case at Philadelphia Municipal Court with professional assistance. We handle the paperwork, court procedures, and filing requirements while you focus on your case.

About Philadelphia Municipal Court

Philadelphia Municipal Court handles civil cases with claims up to $12,000, making it the primary venue for small claims disputes in Philadelphia. The court serves all Philadelphia County residents and businesses.

With over 250,000 cases filed annually, the Municipal Court is one of the busiest in Pennsylvania. The court's Civil Division specifically handles landlord-tenant disputes, contract breaches, property damage claims, and consumer complaints.

What You Can File

  • • Breach of contract disputes
  • • Property damage claims
  • • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • • Consumer complaints
  • • Personal injury (under $12,000)
  • • Unpaid debt collection

Important Limits

  • • Maximum claim: $12,000
  • • No jury trials in Municipal Court
  • • 4-year statute of limitations (contracts)
  • • 2-year statute of limitations (torts)
  • • Must serve defendant within 30 days

Ready to File Your Case?

Don't navigate Philadelphia Municipal Court alone. Our experts handle everything for just $29.

Expert Guidance

We know Philadelphia Municipal Court procedures inside and out

Fast Filing

Complete your case in minutes, not hours at the courthouse

94% Success Rate

Most small claims win without needing an attorney

$29 service fee + court filing fees. No hidden costs.