Process Service
There are approximately 98 California Judicial Court forms associated with Process Service such as Proof of Service of Summons, Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt, Proof of Service by First-Class Mail, Proof of Electronic Service, Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address, Electronic Service: Consent, Withdrawal of Consent, Address Change (Juvenile), Withdrawal of Consent to Electronic Service (Electronic Filing and Service), Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service, Order of Exemption from Electronic Filing and Service, Notice of Change of Electronic Service Address, Proposed Order (Cover Sheet)... + 86 more.
Personal Service - Personal delivery to party + Proof of Service. Completed the day the papers are served.
Service by Mail - Mailed to the other party home or (business) + Proof of Service. Completed 5 days after the papers are mailed.
Substituted Service - Documents left with legal adult at party’s house or work + copy mailed to party's home/work address + Declaration of Due Diligence. Completed 10 days after the day the papers are mailed.
Service by Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt - Court Documents mailed to Party with 2x copies of Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt + 1 signed copy of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt + Proof of Service. Completed on the date the Acknowledgment of Receipt portion of the form is signed by the party.
Service by posting on the premises and mailing (for eviction cases only) - Summons and Complaint + Declaration of Due Diligence + Permission Application + Proof of Service. Completed 10 days after the day the papers are mailed.
Service by publication - Permission Application + Declaration of Due Diligence + Ex-parte w/ attached proposed order + Publishing (4 weeks) + Proof of affidavit. Completed at the end of the 28th day after the 1st date published in the newspaper.
Service Abroad (Foreign Country) - See FRCP (f)(2)(C). Seek a licensed attorney's guidance when servicing abroad.
Service by posting (at the courthouse) - Permission Application + Fee Waiver application + Summons and Complaint + Declaration of Due Diligence + Ex-Parte Request. Completed at the end of the 28th day after the first date the summons and complaint are posted.
Service by certified mail (small claims only) - Done by claims court clerk + paid fee for Certified mail service. Completed on the day the certified mail receipt is signed.
Service by certified mail (Out of State) - Paperwork copy sent first-class mail + postage prepaid return receipt + Proof of Service. Completed on the 10th day after mailing of the papers.
Average Cost = $50.00 includes 1-15 Pages and 2 attempts + Proof of Personal Service $0.00 + $25.00 for each additional attempt + $25.00 for each person served + $50.00 for Next Day service + $ 100 for Same Day service. Serviced within 2-3 business days, Submit Request by 10:00 a.m. PST.
* Requested Wait Time > 15+ minutes - $25.00 per 15 minutes waiting
* Declaration Re Diligence On Substituted Service and Mailing - $100.00
* More than 15 pages = + $1 page per page
* Printing can be done on-site w/ portable printer & paper per request.
Evictions / Unlawful Detainer
There are approximately 19 California Judicial Court forms associated with Eviction / Unlawful Detainer such as Claim of Right to Possession and Notice of Hearing, Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession, Summons-Eviction (Unlawful Detainer/Forcible Detainer/Forcible Entry), Complaint—Unlawful Detainer...+ 15 more.
Part 1 - Eviction Notice
The LDA or UDA (Unlawful Detainer Assistant) can assist the client in the most critical part of the eviction process, which is the Eviction Notice; ensuring the notice is prepared and served properly. A LDA/UDA prepares the eviction notice, acquires the client's signature, and employs a trusted Process Server to serve all tenants and unnamed occupants.
Part 2 - Eviction/Unlawful Detainer
Upon the expiration of the notice AND tenant's refusal to comply, the LDA/UDA can assist the client with proceeding with filing the Eviction and Unlawful Detainer in the local court.
Per the client's request, all eviction court documents will be prepared within 2-3 business days, and after thorough review, can be filed and served.
Uncontested: approximately 2 to 4 months.
Contested Eviction: approximately 4 to 6 months. *(Self-Represent or Attorney Referral)
* Average Cost = $100.00 notice (includes process service) + $500.00 UDA initiation of eviction processing.
* Court Filing Fees = +$240 - $435 Initial Fee + $35 – Writ of Possession Court Fee, & if necessary $299 - Order to Post and Mail when tenant can't be personally serviced.
* Filing Case < $10,000 = $240 or Case is $10,000 - $25,000 = $385 or Case > $25,000+ = $435
* Card Authorization Form used to cover filing when requesting filing.
Name Change / Gender Change
There are approximately 27 California Judicial Court forms associated with Name Change and 14 forms associated with Gender Change such as Petition for Change of Name, Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (Declaration of Guardian), Order to Show Cause-Change of Name, Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause, Order to Show Cause-Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity, Notice of Hearing on Petition, Petition For Recognition of Change of Gender And Sex Identifier, Name Change And Issuance of New Certificates, Order to Show Cause-Issuance of New Marriage License and Certificate...+ 30 more.
Adults - Current residents, born or married in California or whose child was born in California.
Minors - Both parental consent, one parent consent with notification to other parent, and the child’s best interests.
The LDA will assist you in acquiring the Petition for Change of Name and Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed documents and complete it at your request.
The LDA will provide you with a Card Authorization Form used to cover filing fees when requesting filing.
The LDA will assist the client with a list of trusted and affordable publishers that can publish the Order to Show Cause for the required 4 consecutive weeks.
The LDA can help the client keep track of their upcoming hearing (if ordered to appear); and assist with any additional documents the client requires.
The LDA can assist the client with obtaining the Decree Changing Name Form, which the client will use to start the process of updating all their documentation; i.e I.D.'s, DL, social security cards, passports, and other official records.
* Requesting a Confidential Name Change? See the CA judicial courts for assistance here.
Contested: the client may need to attend a court hearing. Attorney Referrals provided.
*Average reasons to change name include Personal Preference, Marriage or Divorce, Gender Identity, Adoption or Family Unification, Correcting Errors, Name Authentication, and more.
*Average Time frame is approximately 1.5 months uncontested or 2-6 months if contested.
*Average Cost = $50.00 servicing fee + Card Authorization Form used to cover filing fees. LDA can provide a list of local publishers with affordable fees.
Expungements
There are approximately 22 California Judicial Court forms associated with Expungements such Petition for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Adult), Petition for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Juvenile)...more.
With Expungements, the document preparation consists of the LDA assisting the client with preparing the Petition for Dismissal (Adult/Juvenile).
Client is required to have: accurate court documents and a copy of their criminal record.
Don't have your documents: Contact the Department of Justice for a copy of their Criminal Records; click here for information regarding a possible fee waiver. The Client, at their own expense, may need to conduct a Live Scan.
Click here for more information regarding qualifications/disqualifications.
Most convictions may not be eligible if person has what is considered a Super Strike.
* Expungement Document Prep starts at $150.00 (uncontested), LDA assistance (Self-Represented) $300.00. If needed, Attorney referral provided.
* Fees do not include "mandatory" superior court "filing fee" if one is required.
* Card Authorization Form used to cover filing when requesting filing.
*Average Time frame is approximately 3-6 months uncontested or up to a year if contested.
