STAFF PROFILES
                                                                                                             

Service of process:
Rates are per defendant/per address; price includes up to 5 attempts or deemed un-serveable (i.e., bad address, unable to effect service within the 5 attempts) whichever  comes first at one address. 

(Discounts may be available for multiple serves at the same address)
(Service fees are non-refundable in the event of non service)

Prices include: Serving your papers, preparing proof of service for you to file with the court and substituted service mailing if required. 

Timeframes: 
Routine service ($55.00): First attempt  within 72 hours, 5 attempts over 7-10 days
Rush - 24 hour service ($75.00):  First attempt within 24 hours
Do today rush ($95.00): Attempted same day we receive it

Restraining orders:  $150 & up

Rural area fees $25.00 & Up   
(Half Moon Bay, Morgan Hill and Portola Valley are examples)
Rush handling $25.00 & up                                                                     

File proof of service
$35.00 & up

Proof of service and supporting forms: 
Once service is complete we will send the proof of service to you.  If you would like our office to file it with the court, your request must be in writing and there are additional costs of $35 & up.

Court services:
Rate includes initial trip and first 15 minutes of wait/research time

Routine filings$55.00                 
Research      $55.00    
Return Trip            $15.00      
Wait/research time $75.00 (1st 15 minutes are included, rate is billed in 15 minute increments)    
Rush handling$20.00 & up 
Notarize proof of service   $10.00

Bank levies and wage garnishments                    $125.00 & Up
Rate includes all supporting form doc prep but does not include sheriff's fees. Volume discounts available.

We prepare all supporting documents that are required to open a file with the sheriff and serve.  We do need certain original forms from you to begin.

Bank levy:  You need to provide the original letter to the sheriff and original writ of execution.

Wage garnishment:  You need to provide the original writ of execution and original application for earnings withholding order.

Investigations:

Postal check by mail     $25.00                                                                        

Skip tracing  $75.00 & up ( for attorney clients only)
Stake out   $75.00 / hour    
(Rate is per hour, there is a 2 hour minimum, based on availability)




Toll free (877) 281-3563  Toll free fax (877) 290-6425 Office hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Winter special: $10.00 off any regularly priced local order $55.00 or higher. enter rater code "winter".  A local order is within San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties.