Los Angeles County · Process serving

Process Server in Duarte, CA

Los Angeles County, California

Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Duarte, a city in Los Angeles County, about 365.3 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Duarte go to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles County
Population, 2020
21,727
ZIP Code areas
1
From our office
365.3 mi, straight line

Duarte at a glance

Duarte facts

County seat
Los Angeles
Place type
City
Population
21,727 (2020 Census)
ZIP Code area
91010
From our office
About 365.3 mi, straight line
Superior court
Superior Court, County of Los Angeles

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 Duarte?

  • 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 Duarte cases?

Duarte cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Of its 36 locations, 19 take civil, small claims or eviction cases. The eight below are a selection; the Los Angeles County page lists all 19.

  • Alhambra Courthouse

    150 West Commonwealth, Alhambra, CA 91801
    Civil · Criminal8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(626) 293-2100Open in Maps
  • Bellflower Courthouse

    10025 East Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706
    Small claims · Criminal8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(562) 345-3300Open in Maps
  • Beverly Hills Courthouse

    9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
    Civil · Small claims · Traffic8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(310) 281-2400Open in Maps
  • Burbank Courthouse

    300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502
    Civil · Family · Restraining orders · Criminal8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(818) 260-8400Open in Maps
  • Catalina Courthouse

    215 Sumner Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Criminal(562) 256-3100Open in Maps
  • Chatsworth Courthouse

    9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Restraining orders · Traffic8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(818) 407-2200Open in Maps
  • Compton Courthouse

    200 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Restraining orders · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(310) 761-4300Open in Maps
  • Glendale Courthouse

    600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
    Civil · Criminal · Traffic8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, except court holidays(818) 265-6400Open in Maps
E-filing

Required for attorneys in listed case types

Attorneys must e-file in civil (Local Rule 3.4), complex civil, family law and probate cases; self-represented parties may e-file but don't have to

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

At the courthouse assigned to the venue ZIP/community (Local Rule 2.3(a)(2)(A), Appendix 2.B); the court tells filers to check the Filing Court Locator. Current locator small claims courts: Stanley Mosk, Beverly Hills, Bellflower, Chatsworth, Compton, Governor George Deukmejian (Long Beach), Inglewood, Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley, Pasadena, Van Nuys East, West Covina (Catalina for Avalon). Filing in person, by mail, or electronically through an approved EFSP. Limits $12,500 ($6,250 for businesses).

Small claims on the court's site

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (lacourt.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.

What AB 747 requires for service in Duarte 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.

Duarte 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 Duarte?

The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.

How far is Duarte from the Valpro Attorney Services office?

About 365.3 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 Duarte?

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 Los Angeles County case?

Attorneys must e-file in civil (Local Rule 3.4), complex civil, family law and probate cases; self-represented parties may e-file but don't have to (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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