Process Server & Court Filing in Lawrence County, PA

Courts we file and serve in

5 Lawrence County courthouses

E-filing system: PACFile
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $185.50 to commence a civil action (Prothonotary Fees, effective December 1, 2025); a $5.00 automation fee is charged on initial filings
Family law petition fee: $187.00 divorce complaint (Prothonotary Fees, effective December 1, 2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Lawrence County Court of Common PleasLawrence County Courthouse, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101(724) 658-2541Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Magisterial District Court 53-1-01 (New Castle)Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101(724) 652-8555Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 53-3-01 (Ellwood City)607 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117(724) 752-1185Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 53-3-02 (New Castle)4834 State Route 18, New Castle, PA 16102(724) 667-8010Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Magisterial District Court 53-3-04 (New Castle)3455 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105(724) 652-9615Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Lawrence County court information on 1Court

Our services in Lawrence County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Lawrence County for law firms across the country. We cover all 5 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Which Lawrence County courthouses hear civil cases?

Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Court 53-1-01 (New Castle), Magisterial District Court 53-3-01 (Ellwood City), Magisterial District Court 53-3-02 (New Castle), Magisterial District Court 53-3-04 (New Castle). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$185.50 to commence a civil action (Prothonotary Fees, effective December 1, 2025); a $5.00 automation fee is charged on initial filings, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania