Process Server & Court Filing in Lee County, AL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Lee County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (AlaFile); pro se e-notice registration available at the clerk's office
E-filing system: AlaFile (Alabama Administrative Office of Courts)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $349.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000; $449.00 over $50,000; $297.00 worker's comp)
Small claims fee: $102.00 (small claims $1,500 or less; $176.00 to $265.00 higher tiers)
Family law petition fee: $297.00 (domestic relations/divorce initial filing)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lee County Circuit Court2311 Gateway Dr, Room 104, Opelika, AL 36801(334) 749-7141Civil, Criminal, Family

Lee County District Court2311 Gateway Dr, Room 104, Opelika, AL 36801(334) 749-7141Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile

Lee County Probate Court215 South 9th St, Opelika, AL 36801(334) 745-9761Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Lee County court information on 1Court

Our services in Lee County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lee County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Lee County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lee County as: Mandatory for attorneys (AlaFile); pro se e-notice registration available at the clerk's office. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lee County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lee County Circuit Court, Lee County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Lee County?

$349.00 (circuit civil, $20,001-$50,000; $449.00 over $50,000; $297.00 worker's comp), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lee County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Lee County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Lee County, Alabama