What to do if you are being sued?

If you are being sued by a creditor or other party, the most important first step is to file a response to the lawsuit. Typically, this response must be written and provided to the court within 30 days after you are served.

You may contact our office for assistance with certain Civil Limited matters (usually where the amount you are being sued for is less than $25,000). Please contact our office to see if we are able to assist you in responding to your lawsuit.

Procedures for responding to a lawsuit

Please note: Our office CANNOT provide any type of legal advice, if you require legal advice or assistance in forming a defense to the lawsuit which has been brought against you then please contact the Fresno County Bar Association attorney referral service.

Attorney Referral and Information Service of the Fresno County Bar Association

2444 Main Street, Suite 125

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone: (559) 264-2619

FAX: (559)-264-8726

Web site: www.fresnocountybar.org