The small claims court is listed in the telephone book under city or county court listings. General practice lawyers handle a wide variety of legal problems. When problems are beyond their competence, they will refer you to a specialist. There is no single way to find a lawyer that is right for you and your case. One way to start the process is to call several lawyers to whom you have been referred.
Some lawyers offer free consultations.
You may be able to set up an initial consultation on the telephone. This helps you get an initial feel about the lawyer. The lawyer, in turn, will likely have a few questions for you to help the lawyer identify potential conflicts with an existing matter or client. It also helps the lawyer gauge whether the lawyer is competent to handle your matter. You may be able to ask each lawyer some preliminary questions before you commit yourself to a formal, in-person interview.