Home›Browse›S›small claims judgesmall claims judgeOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutessmall claims judgesmall claims judge — nounnoun1. A judge who presides over a small claims court, handling minor civil disputes.1.nounDefinitionA judge who presides over a small claims court, handling minor civil disputes.ExampleThe small claims judge listened to both sides before making a decision.