Kings County · Process serving

Process Server in Avenal, CA

Kings County, California

Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Avenal, a city in Kings County, about 193.8 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Avenal go to the Superior Court of California, County of Kings. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.

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How soon?

Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

County
Kings County
Population, 2020
13,696
ZIP Code areas
2
From our office
193.8 mi, straight line

Avenal at a glance

Avenal facts

County seat
Hanford
Place type
City
Population
13,696 (2020 Census)
ZIP Code areas
93204, 93239
From our office
About 193.8 mi, straight line
Superior court
Superior Court, County of Kings

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 (population, ZIP Code areas, center point). Distance is a straight line from 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833, not driving distance.

How fast can Valpro Attorney Services serve papers in Avenal?

  • Standard

    Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

  • Rush

    Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

We make no guarantees for service.

Which court hears Avenal cases?

Avenal cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Kings. The court has one location: the Kings Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230.

  • Kings Superior Court

    1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Child support · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile · Mental health · AppealsDivision counters and phones 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri (lobby 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; general phone line 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)(559) 582-1010Open in Maps
E-filing

Required for attorneys in listed case types

Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, small claims, probate and family law cases (Local Rule 125, since July 1, 2021)

Kings County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026
Small claims

Kings Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230; (559) 582-1010; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri.

Small claims on the court's site

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Kings (kings.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.

What AB 747 requires for service in Avenal from 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, AB 747, the SPARE Act, sets new rules for service across California. Before substituted service, 3 good-faith attempts at personal delivery, on 3 different days at 3 different times, show reasonable diligence, and each attempt is photographed with an automatic date, time and GPS stamp.

How AB 747 works for service
  1. 3
    Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
  2. A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
  3. Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers

Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Avenal process server questions

Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Which superior court covers Avenal?

The Superior Court of California, County of Kings. Civil cases are filed at the Kings Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.

How far is Avenal from the Valpro Attorney Services office?

About 193.8 miles in a straight line from our office at 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833. You send the Service Request online, so the distance doesn't change how you start.

How long does service take in Avenal?

Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines). Rush: Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).

Can I e-file a Kings County case?

Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, small claims, probate and family law cases (Local Rule 125, since July 1, 2021) (checked Oct 28, 2026). Valpro Attorney Services offers in-person court filing and eFiling; choose Court Filing on the Service Request.

What do I need to send?

The documents, the name of the person or business to serve, the full street address with any unit number, and a Letter of Instruction with the best times to find them.

Ready when you are.

Three ways to start, all handled by the same Sacramento office.

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