Court information, jury service, traffic and legal self-help.
27 reviewed links · San Mateo
San Mateo, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ.Official court services and division information. Use the court’s own instructions to confirm case types, access and locations.
Office guide →Official court page text: Superior Court of San Mateo County
Superior Court of San Mateo County
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Official jury service information. Follow the court’s current instructions and the summons for your own reporting group.
Office guide →Official court page text: Juror Services
Juror Services
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Official court traffic information. Check the options and requirements for the particular citation before using an online service.
Office guide →Official court page text: Traffic Division
Traffic Division
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Official court self-help information. Confirm the topics served, appointment requirements, location and available channels.
Office guide →Official court page text: Self-Help
Self-Help
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Official court locations and contact information. Verify the division, counter hours and current services for the location before visiting.
Office guide →Official court page text: Locations & Contact Info
Locations & Contact Info
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Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide →Official court link: Family Law Division
Family Law Division
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Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide →Official court link: Small Claims
Small Claims
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Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide →Official court link: Probate
Probate
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Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide →Official court link: Restraining Order Information
Restraining Order Information
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Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide →San Mateo County district attorney · San Mateo — district attorney (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
ty Clerk - Recorder Board of Supervisors Controller Coroner District Attorney Sheriff Tax Collector - Treasurer Boards & Commissions All Boards & Commissions Vacancies and Apply Online Projects Open to Bid Departments Agriculture / Weights and Measures Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder &
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Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide →San Mateo County probation · San Mateo — probation (opens in a new tab)
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Human Resources Department Human Services Agency Libraries (San Mateo County Library) Parks Department Planning and Building Probation Public Safety Communications Public Works Revenue Services SamCERA (Retirement) San Mateo County Fire Sheriff's Office Sustainability Department Tax Collec
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Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide →San Mateo County coroner · San Mateo — coroner (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
's Fee Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Request a Report San Mateo County Cares: Coroner Survey Unidentified Persons Jane Doe John Doe Identified Resources Forms and Documents Get Involved Save-a-Life Program Save A Life Post Class Test About Us Role of the Coroner Annual Report Employm
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Get a divorce
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Small claims in California
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Guide to wills, estates, and probate court
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Restraining orders
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Change your name in California
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Eviction cases in California
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Get free or low-cost legal help
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Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
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Ask for a fee waiver if you can't afford court fees
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Read the Bar Association’s managed assigned counsel programme information. The Superior Court appoints the programme for financially eligible individuals; this is not a county-staffed defender office.
Office guide →San Mateo County Private Defender — Court appointment and programme delivery
The PDP is appointed by the San Mateo County Superior Court to represent financially eligible individuals at public expense.
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The official court page specifically describes this subject and its available information. Consult its current instructions for your situation.
Office guide →Reviewed local Name change subject context
Please visit the following links for more detailed information and to see the required forms for the Name Changes and/or Change of Gender.
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The local court directs readers to a specifically identified resource for this subject. The linked provider operates that resource.
Office guide →Reviewed local Eviction / unlawful detainer subject context
Landlord/Tenant Clinic Tenant Landlord Resources: State Landlord/Tenant Self-Help
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Read the actual provider’s instructions. Managed assigned counsel after court appointment. Appointment and qualification are determined through the stated court process; the provider’s other services are not inferred from this selection.
Office guide →FAQ | San Mateo County Private Defender — Actual public-defense public instructions
When the court appoints a private defender, the case will be sent to the PDP and we will assign you an attorney.
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Read the coroner FAQ for property appointment requirements and written authorization when another person collects possessions. On-duty telephone availability is separate from visiting hours.
Office guide →San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions
Personal property of the deceased may be claimed at the Coroner's Office (225 37th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite A31, San Mateo, CA 94403) during regular business hours; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding federal holidays). Appointments are required.
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Read the coroner’s report-request alternatives and required request information. Release follows investigation completion and review; the published usual wait is not a personal deadline.
Office guide →San Mateo County Coroner · San Mateo County Coroner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Request a Report | County of San Mateo, CA — Actual coroner public instructions
Send an email to Executive Assistant Christy Canclini at ccanclini@smcgov.org and include the following information: name and contact information of requesting person, relationship to the decedent, decedent's name and date of death, and address where the report may be sent.
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Read this Superior Court’s named legal-service referrals or procedural self-help information. Independent providers decide their own eligibility and appointments. Court self-help information does not create an attorney-client relationship or promise representation.
Office guide →Landlord/Tenant Clinic | Superior Court of California | County of San Mateo — legal-06081-192
Bay Area Legal Aid
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These 12 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1316 listed under department 215
Community conflict mediation services
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Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1260 listed under department 256
File a hospital bill complaint
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Insurance, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1170 listed under department 175
File an insurance complaint
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Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 81 listed under department 178
Find refugee services
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Governor, Office of the · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1115 listed under department 238
Get updates on DACA
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Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 79 listed under department 178
Get immigration legal help
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Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1116 listed under department 178
Get DACA legal help
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Aging, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1256 listed under department 133
Home and Community Services for seniors
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Aging, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1259 listed under department 133
Legal services for older adults
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Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1211 listed under department 220
Report auto fraud
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State of California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder
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Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1181 listed under department 236
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
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