Process Server & Court Filing in Lea County, NM

Courts we file and serve in

4 Lea County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (civil e-filing per NMRA 1-005.2)
E-filing system: Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $132.00 (Fifth Judicial District Court, new/reopened civil and probate case)
Small claims fee: $77.00 (Lea County Magistrate Court, new civil case)
Family law petition fee: $137.00 (Fifth Judicial District Court, new/reopened domestic case)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Fifth Judicial District Court, Lea County100 N Love St, Lovington, NM 88260(575) 396-8571Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile

Hobbs Magistrate Court2110 N Alto Dr, Hobbs, NM 88240(575) 397-3621Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Lovington Magistrate Court26 W Avenue A, Lovington, NM 88260(575) 396-6677Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Eunice Magistrate Court1008 12th St, Eunice, NM 88231(575) 394-3368Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

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

Our services in Lea County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lea County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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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Other counties we cover

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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 Lea County?

1Court lists e-filing in Lea County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil e-filing per NMRA 1-005.2). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Lea County courthouses hear civil cases?

Fifth Judicial District Court, Lea County, Hobbs Magistrate Court, Lovington Magistrate Court, Eunice Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$132.00 (Fifth Judicial District Court, new/reopened civil and probate case), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea County, New Mexico