This is the fee schedule for basic residential eviction services. Our services are based on a “typical”
eviction; this is an eviction where there is no contested question of fact. Additional
Attorney/Assistant time will be billed at our hourly rate below.
Attorney Hourly Rate......................................................................................................................$230.00*
Assistant Hourly Rate .....................................................................................................................$100.00*
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Preparation of Notices:
3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit ...................................................................................................$30.00*
3 Day Notice to Vacate due to:
Nuisance, Waste or Illegal Activity ................................................................................................$45.00*
Color of Title (Unauthorized Occupant).........................................................................................$45.00*
10 Day Notice to Comply ...............................................................................................................$45.00*
20 Day Notice to Vacate .................................................................................................................$30.00*
* Does not include Service of Process Fee
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Preparation of Unlawful Detainer Documents:
Summons and Complaint (S&C)………………………………………………………...$90.00*
*Does not include Service of Process Fee.
Show Cause hearing: Includes preparation of documents to set up Show Cause Hearing; attorney court
appearance to set hearing and file with court clerk; delivery of documents to your tenant; preparation of
Order for Judgment, Order for Writ of Restitution, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; meet with
client at court for hearing; file documents to Superior Court Clerk and deliver to appropriate Sheriff
Department and court fees…………………………………………………………...……$490.00+Costs**
Default Appearance: (This option available when tenant does not respond to Summons)
Includes preparation of documents for Judgment; Order of Default; Order for Writ of Restitution;
Motion and Declaration for Order of Default, Order for Writ of Restitution; attorney appearance
in ex parte court to present documents to Court and file with Superior Court Clerk; delivery of
Order and Writ of Restitution to Sheriff Department and all court and Sheriff Fees.…..$400.00+Costs**
Alternative Service of documents: (This option available if personal service cannot be achieved)
includes preparation and presentation of Motion and order to allow service of Summons and Complaint
by alternative procedure and Order allowing service by alternative procedure. All documents will be
posted at the rental property and all documents will be mailed by regular mail and certified mail
…………………………………………………………………………………………….$125.00+Costs**
Stipulations: (Intervention/Alternative to a Show Cause Hearing) If this is possible you will not only
save time and money, but the real benefit to you is that you may get your property back quicker without
facing the unpredictable outcome of a contested hearing………………………………..$125.00 – $200.00
**Costs include but not limited to: Service of Process; Writ Fees; Sheriff Fees; Filing Fees and Bond
Fees if Commercial or Residential Mobile-home. The amount of costs will depend on which County your
property is in. Call for details regarding these costs.