VONNIE C. DONES III, ESQ.

The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.
Attorney for Small Claims: 832-699-5805
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Fort Bend County Small Claims Court Locations:

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Place 1

22333 Grand Corner Drive
Katy, Texas 77494
Contact Number: 281-238-1460

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Place 2

6610 FM 359, Suite 600
Fulshear, Texas 77441
Contact Number: 281-341-3742

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 2, Place 1

303 Texas Parkway (FM 2234), Room 107
Missouri City, TX 77489
Contact Number: 281-403-8080

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 2, Place 2

3114 Rosenberg St
Needville, Texas 77461
Contact Number: 346-481-6990

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3

12919 Dairy Ashford, Suite 100
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Contact Number: 281-491-6016

Justice of the Peace – Precinct 4

1517 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 100
Richmond, Texas 77469
Contact Number: 832-471-2550

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FORT BEND COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS COURT

HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH FILING A SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUIT AGAINST A COMPANY OR PERSON?

The Justice of the Peace Courts handle cases where the amount in controversy (amount being sought by plaintiff) is $20,000 or less including attorney fees, if any, and excluding statutory interest and court costs.  You can sue for money damages, civil penalties, personal property, or other relief allowed by law. You cannot seek injunctive or equitable relief, namely order someone to complete a job or project.

How much does it cost to file an action in small claims court?

In Fort Bend County, the court costs and filing fee is $54.00 and the service fee for each defendant is $80.00, totaling $134.00.

How long do I have to file a small claims lawsuit?

A lawsuit to collect money for a breach of contract case or fraud must be brought within four (4) years. A lawsuit suit for negligence, misrepresentation, personal injury, or damage to property must be brought within two (2) years.

What kinds of actions can I file in small claims?

Breach of Contract

Damage of Property

Failure to Return Deposit

Vehicle Damage

Defective Product

Warranty, Bad Check

Unpaid Rent

Personal Loan

Faulty Workmanship

Unlawful Withholding of Security Deposit

What locations do Fort Bend County Serve?

Sugar Land

Stafford

Missouri City

Houston

Katy

Beasley

Fresno

Guy

Kendleton

Needville

Orchard

Rosenberg

Simonton

Thompsons

Where do I file a small claims action?

The county and precinct where the defendant resides or where the contracted was performed. (Government Code Section 28.011)

Small Claims Court – Every case counts no matter how small

“People deserve a civil legal process that can resolve their disputes and issues regardless of their economic status and the monetary amount of their dispute, whether large or small. A small amount of money for some can be a huge burden for others. Yet our civil justice system often fails to assist people who don’t pass the financial income test. Runaway costs, delays, and complexity are undermining public confidence and denying people the justice they seek. I am an attorney who will help.” – Vonnie Dones