Multnomah County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Department (Circuit/Justice Court) • Population: 815,428
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Multnomah County Courthouse
Address
1021 SW 4th Ave, Room 210, Portland, OR 97204
Phone
(971) 274-0545Court Website
https://www.courts.oregon.govLocal Tips
- File at the Small Claims counter in Room 210
- Also can file at East County Courthouse: 18480 SE Stark St
- Oregon small claims limit is $10,000
How to File in Multnomah County
Determine if your case qualifies for Oregon small claims court (up to $10,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Multnomah County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Department (Circuit/Justice Court)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in Oregon
Important Rules in Oregon
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Multnomah County, Oregon, visit your local courthouse at 1021 SW 4th Ave, Room 210, Portland, OR 97204 or the Small Claims Department (Circuit/Justice Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($35 - $100), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $10,000.
The maximum you can sue for in Oregon small claims court is $10,000. This limit applies to all counties including Multnomah County.
In Oregon, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Multnomah County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Oregon typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Multnomah County may vary depending on court schedules.
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