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Money disputes up to $10,000 are settled in the Dodge County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Dodge County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
Small claims in Dodge County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
About 88,635 people live in Dodge County. Dodge County Clerk of Courts, in Juneau, is the courthouse listed for Dodge County.
Small claims are filed here on paper, at the counter or through the mail. Squabble prepares the full packet before it goes.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Small claims cases in Dodge County, Wisconsin are handled through the Wisconsin Small Claims Court, with filings processed by the Dodge County Clerk of Courts at 210 W Center St in Juneau, 53039. The clerk's office can be reached at (920) 386-3570. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so documents are handled in paper form at the courthouse. The claim limit in Wisconsin Small Claims Court is $10,000. Dodge County has a population of 88,635 and covers communities including Beaver Dam, Mayville, Horicon, Watertown, Waupun, Lomira, Randolph, Hustisford, and Theresa, along with ZIP codes such as 53916, 53050, 53032, 53098, 53963, and 53048. The county lies near Washington County, Fond du Lac County, and Jefferson County, and residents of those nearby counties sometimes have matters that connect to Dodge County. The Clerk of Courts accepts small claims filings, maintains case records, and schedules hearings before the court in Juneau.
These 22 places sit inside Dodge County:
Ashippun, Beaver Dam, Brownsville, Burnett, Clyman, Fox Lake, Horicon, Hustisford, Iron Ridge, Juneau, Lebanon, Lomira, Lowell, Mayville, Neosho, Randolph, Reeseville, Rubicon, Theresa, Watertown, Waupun, Woodland.
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With about 88,635 residents, Dodge County ranks 19th by population among the 72 counties of Wisconsin. Dodge County Clerk of Courts, in Juneau, is about 13 miles from the Washington County courthouse in West Bend and 14 miles from the Fond du Lac County courthouse in Fond du Lac.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Wisconsin hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
Dodge County Clerk of Courts is the courthouse listed for Dodge County. Dodge County is under the same limits as nearby Washington County and Fond du Lac County.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $10,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Dodge County has about 88,635 residents. Dodge County Clerk of Courts is the Dodge County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Dodge County Clerk of Courts lists (920) 386-3570 as its number. Dodge County Clerk of Courts publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
Courts set their own cut-off for how many days before the hearing notice must land. The clerk gives you that date along with the hearing date.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
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 Dodge County include places such as Ashippun, Beaver Dam and Brownsville. Washington County and Fond du Lac County are the counties nearest to Dodge County.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| What the claim is about | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
Dodge County, population about 88,635, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Dodge County ZIP code to another, 53003 included.
Money owed under a contract in Wisconsin generally accrues interest at 5% per year before judgment (Wis. Stat. §138.04).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
The rate above is the one for Dodge County, population about 88,635. It is the same rate across all 22 Dodge County ZIP codes.
Verify the figure is inside the limit and that you are still within the deadline for this claim type.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File with the Dodge County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$95 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Dodge County takes in filings from 22 ZIP codes, 53003 first in the list. Dodge County papers go to Dodge County Clerk of Courts in Juneau.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Ashippun, Beaver Dam and Brownsville are among the Dodge County places a hearing can draw parties from. Hearings in Dodge County cases are listed at Dodge County Clerk of Courts in Juneau.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Lodging the judgment with the county can create a lien over property the debtor owns.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
The judgment in a Dodge County case comes from Dodge County Clerk of Courts in Juneau. Washington County and Fond du Lac County are the counties nearest to Dodge County.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Dodge County case for you.
