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Self-Help Center

Self-Help Center Services

NOTICE: The Self Help Center is closed to the public for walk-in services.

Remote Self-Help Services & Resources

Service Availability

Services are available via telephone, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 12 pm at (209) 725-4168, by email to selfhelp@mercedcourt.org or smallclaims.advisor@mercedcourt.org.

Please view our services summary guide : 

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For more information, please visit our COVID-19 Information Page.

The Self-Help Center is located on the first floor of the Merced Courthouse and the first floor of the Los Banos Courthouse.

A team of paralegals and an attorney is available to assist you with the following case types:

  • Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer or Eviction)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Law
  • Name Change
  • Guardianship of a Minor
  • Civil Harassment
  • Small Claims
  • Emancipation
  • Restraining Orders

Computers are available for public use to complete your forms online, e-filing and looking up your case information. Forms and self-help materials are available on this web site, see the ‘Related Links’ section list on the left side of this page.

Merced Los Banos
Address
Room 1400

New Merced Courthouse
2260 N Street
Merced, CA 95340

Address

The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center
1159 "G" Street
Los Banos, CA 93635

Office Hours
7:45 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Office Hours
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mondays and Thursdays only

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