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The small-claims court in Gregg County handles money disputes up to $20,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Gregg County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Gregg County hears small claims at several hub courthouses. The right one depends on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened. The court matches your ZIP code to a courthouse.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
The nearest counties to Gregg County are Upshur County and Harrison County. Gregg County has 2 courthouses listed above; Gregg County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4 is one of them.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Gregg County, Texas, has a population of 126,679 and includes the communities of Longview, Kilgore, Gladewater, White Oak, Easton, and Judson, along with ZIP codes such as 75601, 75602, 75604, and 75662. Small claims cases in the county are heard in the Justice Court of Texas system, which handles claims up to $20,000. Two justice of the peace courts serve residents. The Gregg County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, is located at 3211 W Marshall Ave B in Longview, 75604, and can be reached at (903) 237-2636. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 4:30 PM. The Gregg County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, is at 2131 S. Eastman Road in Longview, 75602, and can be reached at (903) 758-6342. Gregg County lies near Upshur County, Harrison County, and Rusk County. Electronic filing is not available.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Gregg County covers these 6 towns and cities:
Easton, Gladewater, Judson, Kilgore, Longview, White Oak.
ZIP codes:
Gregg County holds about 126,679 people, 38th of the 254 counties in Texas. Gregg County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4 sits about 11 miles from the Upshur County courthouse in Gilmer and 10 miles from the Harrison County courthouse in Marshall.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
Texas allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
These are the limits for Gregg County, population about 126,679. They are the same across all 15 Gregg County ZIP codes, from 75601 onward.
If someone owes you money, up to $20,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Gregg County has about 126,679 residents. Gregg County takes in Easton, Gladewater and Judson and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
This is the route a Gregg County case takes, whether it starts in 75601 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Gregg County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4 publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Gregg County include places such as Easton, Gladewater and Judson. A Gregg County address carries one of its 15 ZIP codes, 75601, 75602 and 75603 among them.
You have a limited window to file, measured from when the dispute arose. File after it closes and your claim can be barred.
| Kind of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Gregg County ZIP code to another, 75601 included. The same periods apply in Gregg County as in nearby Upshur County and Harrison County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Texas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Tex. Fin. Code §302.002).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
Gregg County is under the same state rate as nearby Upshur County and Harrison County. The rate above is the one for Gregg County, population about 126,679.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File at the Gregg County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$100 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
A Gregg County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Gregg County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4 among them. Gregg County takes in filings from 15 ZIP codes, 75601 first in the list.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Gregg County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Gregg County has about 126,679 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A levy lets the court reach money sitting in the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
A Gregg County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses. Easton, Gladewater and Judson are among the Gregg County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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