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Contra Costa County · Process serving

Process Server in San Pablo, CA

Contra Costa County, California

Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in San Pablo, a city in Contra Costa County, about 64.2 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from San Pablo go to the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. 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
Contra Costa County
Population, 2020
32,127
ZIP Code areas
1
From our office
64.2 mi, straight line

San Pablo at a glance

San Pablo facts

County
Contra Costa County
County seat
Martinez
Place type
City
Population
32,127 (2020 Census)
ZIP Code area
94806
From our office
About 64.2 mi, straight line
Superior court
Superior Court, County of Contra Costa

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 San Pablo?

  • 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.

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Which court hears San Pablo cases?

San Pablo cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Three of its seven locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.

  • Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

    725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · AppealsClerk windows 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; drop box 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (deemed filed same day)(925) 608-1000Open in Maps

  • George D. Carroll Courthouse

    100 – 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficIn person 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(925) 608-1000Open in Maps

  • Richard E. Arnason Justice Center

    1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
    Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficFiling clerk windows 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(925) 608-1000Open in Maps
E-filing

Required for attorneys in listed case types

Attorneys must e-file in limited, unlimited and complex civil, family law, probate, small claims, unlawful detainer and appeals cases (Local Rule 2.87); self-represented parties may e-file but don't have to

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

Filed and heard in the courthouse serving the city where the dispute started: Wakefield Taylor Courthouse (Martinez), Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) or George D. Carroll Courthouse (Richmond); see the Where to File ZIP table

Small claims on the court's site

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa (contracosta.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.

Court filing in Contra Costa CountyAll 7 Contra Costa County courthouses
  • Court filing in Contra Costa 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 San Pablo do we serve?

Straight-line distance from San Pablo.

What AB 747 requires for service in San Pablo 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.

San Pablo 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 San Pablo?

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

How far is San Pablo from the Valpro Attorney Services office?

About 64.2 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 San Pablo?

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 Contra Costa County case?

Attorneys must e-file in limited, unlimited and complex civil, family law, probate, small claims, unlawful detainer and appeals cases (Local Rule 2.87); 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.

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