Process Server & Court Filing in Milwaukee County, WI

Courts we file and serve in

4 Milwaukee County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (most case types statewide, Wis. Stat. §801.18)
E-filing system: Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (Wisconsin Court System)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $265.50 (money judgment over $10,000; $147.50 for $5,000–$10,000); statewide statutory
Small claims fee: $94.50 (statewide statutory)
Family law petition fee: $184.50 (divorce without support request); $194.50 (with support/maintenance)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Milwaukee County Courthouse901 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233(414) 278-4444Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Safety Building821 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233(414) 278-4444CriminalE-filing

Children's Court10201 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226(414) 257-7700JuvenileE-filing

Municipal Court951 N James Lovell St, Milwaukee, WI 53233(414) 286-3800Traffic, CivilE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Milwaukee County court information on 1Court

Our services in Milwaukee County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Milwaukee-area law firms across Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, the Probate Court, the Eastern District federal courthouse, and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. Same-day service across the Milwaukee metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

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 Milwaukee County?

1Court lists e-filing in Milwaukee County as: Mandatory for attorneys (most case types statewide, Wis. Stat. §801.18). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Milwaukee County courthouses hear civil cases?

Milwaukee County Courthouse, Municipal Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

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

$265.50 (money judgment over $10,000; $147.50 for $5,000–$10,000); statewide statutory, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin