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How it works

Three steps between you and a filed response

The process is deliberately simple, because when you are working against a 5 court day deadline the last thing you need is a complicated intake.

  1. 1

    Call, day or night

    Tell us what you received and when. We confirm your exact deadline and what needs to be filed. Free, and it takes minutes.

  2. 2

    We prepare and file

    Your response is prepared the same day whenever possible and filed with the court before your deadline runs out.

  3. 3

    You stay protected

    With a response on file you cannot lose by default. You gain time, leverage, and options, and we track every deadline that follows.

Step 1: The call

Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read us the first page of whatever you were handed. In a few minutes we can usually tell you three things: which stage of the process you are actually in, what your real deadline is, and what would have to be filed to protect your position.

The single most common thing we correct on that call is the deadline itself. People count calendar days when the rule is court days, or they count from the day they read the papers rather than the day they were served. Our guide on eviction court dates and deadlines explains why that difference decides cases.

Step 2: Preparation and filing

Once you decide to move forward, we prepare the documents. For most people that is the Answer, Judicial Council form UD-105, setting out the defenses that fit your situation. Sometimes a motion or a demurrer is the better first filing, and we will tell you when that is the case rather than defaulting to the easy option.

The document is prepared the same day whenever possible, filed with the correct court, and served on the other side. We aim to file ahead of the formal deadline rather than on it, because filings do get rejected for technical reasons and a rejected filing is not a filing.

Read more about how to respond to an unlawful detainer and what goes into the answer.

Step 3: Tracking everything that follows

A response on file changes your position immediately: the landlord can no longer take a judgment by default, the case has to be proved, and you have leverage to negotiate that you did not have the day before.

From that point the case is a series of dates: a request to set the case for trial, possibly a settlement conference, the trial itself, and anything the court sends in between. We calendar all of it. You get 24/7 online access to check your file's progress at any hour, without having to call and ask.

What it costs

The consultation is free and carries no obligation. Fees for document preparation depend on what your case actually needs, and we will tell you what that is before you commit to anything. Call and ask, and you will get a straight answer.

Where we do this

We work from Diamond Bar across seven California counties: Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside , San Bernardino , San Diego , Ventura , and Sacramento . Most of the work happens by phone, email, and mail.

Questions about working with us

What do I need to have ready when I call?

The document you were served with, the date you received it, and how it was delivered. If you have the lease and your rent records nearby, even better, but do not delay the call to find them. The first page of what you were handed is usually enough to tell you where you stand.

How fast can you file?

We prepare your response the same day whenever possible and file it with the court before your deadline runs out. Because the response window in an unlawful detainer is generally 5 court days, speed is the whole point of how we work.

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. The consultation costs nothing and there is no obligation. You will get a clear answer about your deadline and what can still be done, whether or not you hire us.

What is the 24/7 online access?

Clients get online access to check the progress of their file at any hour: what has been filed, what is coming next, and the dates that matter. Eviction anxiety does not keep business hours, so neither does the access.

Do I have to come to your office?

No. Most of what we do happens by phone, email, and mail, and we serve counties across the state. If you would rather come in, our office is at 1370 Valley Vista Dr, Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.

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