Mendocino County · Process serving
Process Server in Philo, CA
Mendocino County, California
Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Philo, a census-designated place in Mendocino County, about 109.5 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Philo go to the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.
- County
- Mendocino County
- Population, 2020
- 319
- ZIP Code areas
- 1
- From our office
- 109.5 mi, straight line
Philo at a glance
Philo facts
- County
- Mendocino County
- County seat
- Ukiah
- Place type
- Census-designated place
- Population
- 319 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code area
- 95466
- From our office
- About 109.5 mi, straight line
- Superior court
- Superior Court, County of Mendocino
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 Philo?
- 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 Philo cases?
Philo cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. All two of its locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.
- Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Child support · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile · Mental health · AppealsPublic counter and phones 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri(707) 468-2003Open in Maps
Ukiah - Mendocino County Courthouse
100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 - Civil · Small claims · Family · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficPublic counter and phones 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri(707) 468-2003Open in Maps
Fort Bragg - Ten Mile Branch
700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Required for attorneys in listed case types
Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, eviction, family, probate and most other cases (Local Rule 1.8)
Mendocino County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026Small Claims clerk at the Mendocino County Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Room 107, Ukiah (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) or the Ten Mile Branch, 700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg (8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-3:30 p.m.); phone (707) 463-4660 per the Small Claims page.
Small claims on the court's siteMendocino County Sheriff's Office, Civil Division
951 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-4419
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Fridays
Sheriff civil pageChecked Oct 29, 2026Source: Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino (mendocino.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.
Which other services help Philo cases?
- Court filing in Mendocino County In-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
- Document retrieval Court records and documents pulled and delivered by messenger.
- Skip tracing Finding a current address when the one you have no longer works, plus records research.
- Secretary of State filings Business filings and document requests at the California Secretary of State, plus UCC filings, tax liens, and apostille and authentication.
Which places near Philo do we serve?
Straight-line distance from Philo.
What AB 747 requires for service in Philo 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.
- 3Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
- A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
- Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers
Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Philo 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 Philo?
The Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.
How far is Philo from the Valpro Attorney Services office?
About 109.5 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 Philo?
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 Mendocino County case?
Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, eviction, family, probate and most other cases (Local Rule 1.8) (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.
Send the documents
Upload up to 5 PDFs, choose Rush or Standard and add who to serve.
Start a Service RequestCall the office
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For anything due today, call first.
Call 855-582-5776Ask about a request
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