Service of Process in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties...What is the true value of proper service?

When it comes to providing Service of Process in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties or anywhere else in California, it is not unusual for perspective clients to first ask what our rate for serving documents will be, even before we get the pertinent information about the documents they need served.

While everyone wants to save a few dollars these days, this can be a double edge sword when it comes to serving process in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties in California.

Having been a Professional Process Server in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties for many years, I've been called in to testify in cases where the defendant has lost the case after a long legal battle and now their legal counsel is trying anything and everything to get the case dismissed for improper service. 

Fortunately for our clients, Amstar Legal holds a very high standard with regard to proper service and record keeping and we will not lower our standards of service to our clients by attempting to compete with lower priced economy services. 

The extra few dollars our clients paid Amstar in these cases, paid for itself a thousand fold when it counted most…when an attempt to quash a Service of Process we provided was unsuccessful. 

Many do not realize that Service of Process is one of the most important aspects in any legal case and can quite literally make or break a case if successfully challenged.  Imagine all the time, effort and money that would be lost if one had to start over due to how a legal document was served at the outset of the case. 

Here’s the good news!  Service, Locate and stakeout fees are recoverable costs (CCP 1033.5(4)(B).  So why not get the best possible Registered Process Servers in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties working for you.  The few extra dollars you may spend could pay HUGE dividends if push comes to shove!

What is NOT recoverable are bad serves conducted by inexperienced or low standard 'bargain' process servers and the significant frustration and financial loss this can create.

We're not the "cheapest", but we are highly experienced and have successfully served well over 20,000 documents!  Your case is important...Proper service of your documents should be your primary concern!

Our Clients are Our Most Important Asset and Greatest Responsibility

Process Servers by Amstar Express…what should you look for in a process serving company?

The first thing you should be aware of when looking for experienced Professional Process Servers, is that choosing the right server can impact your case negatively if not handled correctly.

In a legal battle, the opposing party is looking for any weakness in your case that can be leveraged.  Make no mistake; the first place they’re going to look is whether or not all the rules have been followed to the letter with regard to how your legal documents were served by your Process Server.

 

These rules include certain time constraints, proper identification of the person or entity served, was the ‘capacity notice’ filled out correctly, was the proof of service accurate etc.. Therefore it is critical that when your choosing experienced Process Server professionals, that the focus is more on expertise than price alone!

Registered Process Servers…Registered and Trained?

Many people erroneously assume that registered process servers are nothing more than a legal document messenger, but the technical nature of the job and the costly ramifications of improper service, makes your decision of which Process Servers you choose, a very important one.

A common misconception is that if a person is a “Registered Process Server”, that this person must know the rules.  Unfortunately this is not true..  The State only requires is that a person pays certain fees, obtains a bond, submits fingerprints and receives the blessings of the Department of Justice because they have not been convicted of a felony. 

The state does NOT require that the person registering has any training or background and there are no tests given for proficiency!   Again, choosing qualified Process Server professional becomes a bit more difficult.

So just how do you make the right choice for a QUALIFIED Process Server?

Ask how long the person or company has been in operation.  When asking for a price, see if they ask particular questions such as type of documents your serving, when your court date is if any?   Ask if witness fees are required?  If you have a small claims service, do they ask what county the action was filed in and what county the defendant lives in.  If it is an unlawful detainer, do they ask how many persons reside and the location?  

These are just a few of the questions you can ask and most people can tell when they’re talking to an experienced person.

Thinking about using your local County Sheriff to serve your papers?  We suggest you click Process Server vs. Sheriff to help with your decision. 

For more information, Amstar Legal Express recommends you click here Process Server to go to the California Superior Court Website.

Our clients are our most important asset and our greatest responsibility

All of us at Amstar Express, Inc. sincerely hope you have found this post helpful and hope to earn your trust when looking for experienced Process Server professionals.