SCHEDULE OF ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COURT COSTS (EFFECTIVE 1/1/2023)
Case initiation (New UD) – $699.00 :
– File review/set up
– Preparation of Complaint
– Preparation of Summons
– Preparation of Civil Case Cover
– Preparation of Prejudgment Claim
– Preparation of UD-101/UD-120
– Preparation of RA-010
– Preparation of Retainer Agreement (if applicable)
– Preparation of Debt Letter (if applicable)
– Includes $50 printing fee subject to add’l charges for excessive printing
Notice preparation (does not include service) :
3-Day Non-Payment of Rent (residential) – $95
3-Day Non-Payment other (residential) – $95
3-Day Pay Rent (commercial) – $125
Notice to Cure Breach – $165-$250
Notice to Quit (Nuisance) – $165-$250
30-Day termination – $145-$250
60-Day termination (at fault) – $165-$250
60-Day termination (no fault) – $165-$250
90 Day (section 8) termination – $165-$250
Change of Ownership/Management – $95
Letter of rescission – $95
Court appearance/prep fees (one hour minimum) :
– Hearing preparation – $350/h (no minimum)
– Hardship hearing – $350/h
– Motion/Ex Parte/Demurrer – $350/h
– Case Management/Status hearing – $350/h
– Trial (not including preparation) – $400/h
All other services:
Attorney hourly rate (non trial) – $350
Senior Paralegal hourly rate – $175
Junior Paralegal hourly rate – $95
Other advanced fees:
Sheriff posting fee for lockout per structure – $145
Certified mailings – $8
One Legal/Court filing – $10
Court Filing Fees :
Unlawful Detainer jurisdiction up to $10k – $240
Unlawful Detainer jurisdiction $10k < $20k – $385
Unlimited jurisdiction – $435
Motion filing fee (State Court) – $60
Reclassification fee – $145
Order/stipulation fee – $20
Motion for relief from Bankruptcy stay – $188
Writ/Abstract – $40
Motion for Summary Judgment fee – $500
Process server fees (add’l fees for outer areas) :
– Initial pleadings per defendant – $85
– Initial pleadings Unknown Occupants – $40
– Posting per Order to Post – $40
– Messenger/runner fees – $40-$75
– Notices (starting at) – $60
– RUSH add on SAME DAY – $40-$60
– RUSH add on next day – $20-$40
Other Court Document Preparation :
– Request to Set Trial (UD) – $125
– Request for Entry of default – $125
– Notice of Hearing/Ruling – $125
– Notice of Remote Appearance – $75
– Opposition to Notice of Remote Hearing – $75
– Application for Order to Post – $125
– Request for Interpreter – $75
– Judgment for Possession – $125
– Memorandum of Cost – $125
– Notice of Entry of Judgment $125
– Writ of Execution for Possession – $150
– Sheriff Lockout Packet – $195
– Case Management Conference Statement – $195
– Abstract of Judgment – $125
– Form Dismissal/DOE Dismissal – $95
– Declaration Dismissal – $95
– Satisfaction of Judgment – $125
– Money Judgment Packet – $400
– Notice of Termination/Modification of Stay – $125
– Substitution of Attorney – $125
