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How to Sue Republic Wireless

Looking to sue Republic Wireless? Small claims court is an option, and you may have others…

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Tired of hitting dead ends when trying to get a refund from Republic Wireless? Feeling like there’s nowhere to turn?

You’re not alone. It seems like many people have tried all the Republic Wireless customer service options, but still feel unheard.

There are different ways to file a complaint against Republic Wireless, but none have the same power and leverage as taking legal action.

So, if you’re thinking of suing Republic Wireless, where do you even start? You might expect there to be tons of class action lawsuits against them, but it’s often more complicated than that.

What many people don’t know is that hidden clauses buried deep within their contracts frequently allow companies like Republic Wireless to push legal claims into the private realm of consumer arbitration, away from conventional courts.

But here’s the thing: your Republic Wireless contract doesn’t have the power to take away your right to pursue legal action by suing them.

Here’s what you can do…


Two options to Sue Republic Wireless:


  • Consumer Arbitration: This involves accessing an official and independent dispute resolution process that is not a court. It provides an opportunity to seek compensation for your complaint without the need to appear in person. For many, this can be a preferable option.To find out if you can take Republic Wireless to arbitration, you can check your contract or user agreement with them. Many companies’ standard contract are available on their websites. You can do a search for “arbitration” arbitration within the contract text — it is usually mentioned near the very top of a contract.

    Learn more about the consumer arbitration process here.

  • Small Claims Court: If you prefer to avoid the arbitration system, you can opt for Small Claims Court. You should know that the procedures for Small Claims Court may vary depending on your jurisdiction.Taking Republic Wireless to Small Claims Court will typically involve appearing in person and completing necessary forms.

If you’re ready to sue Republic Wireless in Small Claims Court, read on below:


Taking Republic Wireless to Small Claims Court Step-by-Step


1

Can you sue Republican Wireless? Does your case qualify for small claims court.

Ready to sue Republic Wireless in small claims court? Small claims courts are only for certain types of claims, so you need to first look at two qualifies:

  1. The type of compensation: Small claims courts are different than normal courts where you might be able to sue for just about anything. When you sue Republican Wireless in small claims you can usually only sue for a monetary amount (a dollar figure).
  2. The amount of money: Every small claims court sets a maximum dollar amount you can ask for when you sue Republican Wireless and it differs by state.  In most states it’s either $5000 or $10,000, but it can be as low as $2,500. You can find a list of all 50 states’ monetary limits here.

If your claim doesn’t fall within the limits of your state’s small claims court, you’ll have to arbitrate your claim instead.

2

Send Republican Wireless a demand letter.

Before you head off and sue Republican Wireless you need to give them the chance to voluntarily fix your issue. This is done through a demand letter. This is exactly what it sounds like: a letter.

It is a simple and straightforward letter to Republican Wireless letting them know  who you are (your name, address, phone number and account number), what the problem is, and what you want them to do to fix your issue.

When you’re done writing, you need to mail a hard copy of the letter, preferably as certified mail or some other service that allows you to confirm delivery, to their legal address. According to our most recent research, Republic Wireless is part of DISH Wireless, which is legally based in Colorado and receives mail at this address:

DISH Wireless L.L.C.
C/O Timothy A. Messner
PO Box 6655
Englewood, CO 80155

If you would like examples of demand letters or more information about how to write them, you can find an excellent guide here.

Hopefully they receive the letter, respond to it, and settle the issue. But if not, you move on to the next step to sue Republican Wireless.

3

Fill out court forms.

In order to sue Republic Wireless in small claims court, you’re going to need to fill out some paper work.

Each state has a set of forms that need to be filled out and some counties will provide additional forms. The correct forms for your location will be available for free on your state court website here.

Make sure you fill out enough forms usually 3 or 4 copies. If you don’t have the right number, they will not accept your claim and you won’t be able to sue Republic Wireless.

4

File your complaint with the court.

When you’re done filling out the court forms, it’s time to give those forms to the court officially. This legal step is called “filing”.

Many courts will require you to physically come to the courthouse during specific hours and days to hand-deliver the forms to the court’s clerk if you want to sue Republican Wireless. Other courts may allow you to file by mail, fax or (for a few courts) online.

All courts will require you to pay a filing fee the amount of which will be published on your court’s website.

When you file your forms, the court clerk will provide you with a stamped copy of the forms and a court date. Hang on to all of it.

5

“Serve” Republican Wireless.

Trying to sue Republican Wireless is a long, tiresome process, but you are nearly there. 

Now that you’ve filed the papers required to start your case against Republic Wireless, you need to tell Republic Wireless that it’s been sued. This is a called “serving” and to do this, you need to deliver a copy of your filed papers to Republic Wireless.

Go back to your court’s website for instructions on how to properly deliver your forms to Republic Wireless, or search for “[your state] small claims service of process”. Follow each rule no matter how odd, or you won’t be able to sue Republican Wireless.

6

Show up for court.

When the court clerk gives you a court date (after you file your forms), make sure to put it on your calendar.

Make sure you know which courthouse to go to. Bring your copy of your filed forms, and any other evidence that backs up your decision to sue Republic Wireless.

Sometimes, Republic Wireless will not show up to oppose you. If that happens, take advantage of the situation to focus on your side of the story. The judge will render a decision based on what both sides present. It might be done the same day or it might take weeks and multiple trips to the court house depending on the complexity of your case.

Ready to sue Republic Wireless in small claims court?
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