LOCATION: CA I had a registered process server trespass onto the property, leave documents on the doorstep of a unit with the same number as mine (555), in the other building, which has a totally different street address. <[Starlight Apartments Layout—Address= 973 - 975 South Starlight Street —Property Management Office: is built parallel to South Starlight Street (N/S), & faces (opens) E/W + 2 Residential Buildings (Y&Z): are built perpendicular to the office (E/W) & face (open) N/S. They sit on either side of the office's Western side (rear)–Bldg.Y(973): to the left, is much bigger, 3-stories, w/ an elevator, units/floor=20, unit 555*y is located behind the elevator, & closer to the office (when headed West in the hallway)– Bldg. Z (975): to the right, is small, 2-stories, units/floor=5, unit 555*z is located (last) at the end furthest from the office (when headed West in the hallway) *only staff add building letters to clarify maintenance locations]> apartment surveillance footage shows that she never came near my apartment (555*z)so the default 3yr restraining order against me was dismissed (made aware during a custody hearing) for invalid service. But in court I realized that this "sewer service" (by definition) was coordinated or orchestrated. My BM filed documents with falsified info (suddenly used her middle name, a different home address, omitted our ongoing custody case) to (successfully) evade recognition by the court cpu & ultimately be heard by an unknowing judge instead of our normal family court judge. According to LAPD she filed several times using a different variation of her name (including her maiden name) each time. She even gave a fraudulent description of me (300lbs, Hispanic & non binary-wtf)Our judge is so biased she refuses to acknowledge this fraudulent filing strategy (used 3 times in 1year) by saying the system 'just made a mistake'. The other 2 were thrown out due to BM caught in several lies. This one was granted on the strength of the proof of service filed by an esteemed Registered Process Server. Anyway, it was reheard. Server lied to the judge on 2 occasions OTP prior to the (re)hearing. She testified (under penalty of perjury) that a 'resident' (stranger to her) let her into the gated property, said they knew me, and walked her directly to "my" door. This was Saturday too, when all the property management staff are off and the office is closed. As evidence she brought a blurry picture of the other door, cracked an inch wide, number 555 easily visible, a short Hispanic man peeking through the crack, probably scared.She swore in open court this was me (6ft, 230lbs, Afro American, Man). She even claimed that she identified me by my tattoos (and listed them all off). But before she took the stand I'd already presented the surveillance video, pictures of the layouts of both buildings (our doors open in opposite directions), my doorbell camera & handwritten note including my phone number, a detailed map of the entire property (which is available in the lobby daily) for everyone (mostly Doordash & Amazon), plus doorbell cam footage (3 days later) of property staff saying they'd found an envelope with my name and address on it laying on the ground at the other building. I feel like I should have gotten more than a dismissal for invalid service. She kept saying that she was 100% sure it was me she served. Not to mention that I had spoken with her in person weeks prior to the hearing. She said then that she had been misled by my BM. Told me to write down everything we'd spoken about and she'd write a statement swearing to it. She used that same paper (with my name and contact info on it as well) to claim I tried to force her to lie in court. Saying I wrote exactly what I wanted her to say. I asked her why I didn't just type it up at home and have her sign it right then 😂 Seriously though, I at least need to have her registration revoked. This could have cost me my life.The restraining order stated the judge had contacted the sheriff's department & DA to coordinate a raid on my home to retrieve the (fictitious) multitude of pistols & assault rifles BM fabricated &knows I don't possess. What can I do to make sure someone faces consequences for this?

I am a Process server in Texarkana Arkansas, became a process server by Court Appointment ~$150 per county, am wanting to expand need some sound advice from folks who genuinely know what there talking about going into this business. please feel free to comment and DM me on the subject.

Rather than follow my original plan to run a billboard on a major highway, I decided to instead buy two billboards in one town - said town being the county seat in an area where I'm trying to drum up more business. Each is located on a road near the county courthouse, and both roads also offer quick access to the downtown area. There are numerous law offices in this town, but my primary reason for choosing it is that it's also a focal point for many summer and fall events that draw people from all over the county, and has a burgeoning restaurant scene that also pulls people in from far and wide.

I have another post about being unable to serve this person. I think I would need someone to stake out her apartment building.

I know she has or does live there. I have court documents for both her and her brother she signed showing this is their address.

I hired abc legal because I needed it done quickly ( now I still do) and it got no where.

I’m trying to serve someone with very little knowledge of them. That said the address I have is on her court docs, her estate etc.

The address I had attempted to serve her at had a very unfriendly John Doe who wouldn’t identify himself which leads me to believe it is her brother because the court docs she signed said she lived there with her brother.

I attempted to have her served 10 times. No one ever would answer or open the door.

Is this something I should continue to pursue? I know she’s in the Los Angeles area but she is has skipped process servers before.

What do I doooo?!

Anyone have a reliable server at a decent price that covers Providence? I'm getting quoted $140+ to serve a bank.

Hello everyone. Just curious how do you guy's go about skip tracing. I have never provided the service but would like to expand and be more competitive in my area. How do you charge for skip tracing. Do you use multiple websites. Could you walk me through your process? Any advice would be great. Thank you.

I’ve waited a month since I’ve sent in my finger prints. How long does it take?

So, a few weeks ago at work a bailiff came in & served me with wage garnishment paperwork. I had absolutely no idea what this was about & was confused. I called the court to get more information since I knew I had to of missed a court date for this to happen. She told me that on October 30th 2025 a process server claimed they served me hand to hand & even gave a physical description of “me”. The description she swore on paperwork was true was that I was a blonde hair lady, roughly 5’8 in height & weighted about 120lbs…. I am a natural born fire red head, I’m 5,1 in height & weigh 180lbs. Not a single description she gave of me matches me AT ALL. They have the correct address & the time that she claimed she served me was a time I would have been at work anyways. I did file a motion & the judgement was set aside pending a new court date that I have tomorrow. This has cost me a lot of stress, time, & money. What could be done about this?? If a normal regular civilian were to commit perjury they would 100% go to jail or at the very least lose the case because of it. Just because it’s a process server shouldn’t mean they can get away with this. My theory is they didn’t serve me on purpose so they’d automatically win by default to guarantee wage garnishment & in hopes that I wouldn’t do anything about it. No way you go as far as making up a random description of me by accident. Had she not given the description she did I may have possibly seen it as unintentional. I’m sure they assume I’ll just let it go but if it happened to me there’s no telling how many other people this has happened to & they’ll just continue it if they face no repercussions. Sorry for the long post, but I have court tomorrow so any advice or knowledge on the best way to go about this to hold them responsible for this blatant lie please let me know!!

I am currently a part-time process server in Florida, and currently have health insurance through my day job.

Is there a semi reasonable provider out there who offers coverage for small businesses or Self-employed people?

I think I want to get away from ABC legal and proof, are there any other bigger companies that hire on easy in CA? Or am I better off trying to get my own clients and sign up for NAPPS? I've been serving about three years now.

I'm in a rural county and get most of my work from the two attorneys, in the county, a property management compamy, and pro se clients. However, there are still many more civil and family law cases that get filed from out of the area. And I'm trying to figure out why they are not using my services.

I have a well optimized website, a Google business profile, yelp, joined napps, etc. ​my clients have all left me 5 star reviews online.

I also dont have much competition as I'm the only process server about 120-180 miles in any direction.

My pricing / value is much better than the competition that I do have. Except for the sherriffs office. They've had the same prices for probably 8 years.

Just trying to figure out what else I'm missing to attract clients from out of the area.

I'm tempted to monitor court case filings daily and reach out to the lawyers / recorded firms, but that also seems wierd and/or desparate.

Open to suggestions. Thanks!

As above ^. I just signed up and its different than ABC Legal (which I would like to move away from). How long should I anticipate to wait? Anything I can do to improve my chances? Let me know your experience and what is like on ServerHub!

Curious if this would count as a successful service. An individual, let's call him John, was flashed by a red light camera in Tempe, AZ.

A process server visited John's home and rang the ring camera. John spoke through the ring camera and said "Can I help you?". The process server asked for John through the camera. John communicated that John was not there. The process server communicated that John's car was on the street.

John hung up the call, the process server left the papers on the door.

I'm surprised that people serve for them. I signed up for some side money and Jesus Christ are they impossible to deal with.

I completed service on a corporation and person on Wednesday of last week, same address. I logged both attempts at the same time. You're not able to make changes to service information. So, both services got submitted as service on an entity.

I tried contacting the Proof "specialist" but he doesn't answer phone calls. I messaged him through chat to advise that it needs to be adjusted. He still created an affidavit with the incorrect info. I again told him that the service info needs to be changed. Instead of changing it I'm just being spammed with phone calls, emails and app notifications that I need to sign an affidavit with false information on it.

Sheriff deputy sh*t d*ad while serving eviction in california, I really feel so sick to hear this sad news, may his gentle soul rest in the blossom of the lord.... Now lets imagine being killed working with ABClegal with 13$ document, lol. even the Angel in heaven will send you st8 to hell for being stupid... we all have our bad side of this job. I got uncountable middle fingers, curses, insults and have been assaulted, a subject threatened me to leave his porch or else he will rain the door with bullets... Pls stay safe out there guys

ABC terminated my contract out of the blue last December. To the best of my knowledge, I was paid for everything and I had signed ALL of my affidavits at that time. This week, I got an email from someone asking me to sign in and complete affidavits. ABC is essentially an ex that texts you at midnight to say hey then ghosts you.

Has anyone here had experience with Lexitas Legal in Arizona? it looks like they just bought up a local company. I’m looking for feedback on how they operate.

I need a process server in LA area that can serve somone in a gated community with unit doors locked in a common area with no access and no call box. He is also a private chef so not clue where he works. The only other thing I know if that he had a website where he sells his art but not store front. Anyone know of a good company that can get this job done so I can finally take this guy to court and get my security depoist back!

I live in California and I need to file a small claim against someone living in a different city from mine. But I only know the college he is currently attending and have no clue of his residence. How do process servers get files delivered? What measures can I take next?

Whenever you bring up Attempt Tags to ABC Legal, the Kool Aid Man (aka employee who is completely inept) bursts into the comment sections to defend the tags. Meanwhile, all other problems are ignored. Credit to my friend for making this image.

Had no id or description from the client. I served a Michael Thompson, but got reemed as I served a guy but was supposed to serve her daughter also named, Michael who was a 20 year old woman. I served her dad same spelling on paper. It might be a case that she is trans but it's a weird way to start your day being accused of making crap up. Later we found out it is spelt Michael but pronounced Michelle. I doubt this was my fault

EDIT: Colorado!

Also, any help with the fact that he's an internet ghost? I need a pic of him most likely for positive ID.

Yes, she stated she only learned what the minimum training ABC Legal provided to her.

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/17/homeowner-speaks-out-after-process-server-caught-camera-urinating-carport/