Allen Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Allen Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Oberlin area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
Oberlin, LA
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
122 Mayo Ortega Road
Kinder, LA 70648
Serves: Ward 2, Allen Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
Oberlin, LA
Serves: Ward 3, Allen Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
1299 Palestine Road
Mittie, LA 70654
Serves: Ward 4, Allen Parish
How to File in Allen Parish
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Allen Parish?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →