Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and the full probate packet — prepared to your state's current requirements.
Document preparation
Shelle Buckley · Licensed Document Preparer · AZCLDP #82162Legal paperwork,
Legal paperwork,
prepared right the first time.
Lightning Paralegal Services prepares, organizes, and files your legal documents with the precision of a paralegal and the care of a neighbor — at a flat rate you agree to before we start. No billable-hour surprises. No attorney retainer required.
Globe · Miami · Claypool — and all of ArizonaFree 15-minute consultationStrictly confidential
- 30+
- Years as a Paralegal
- 48h
- Standard Turnaround
- 100%
- Flat-Fee Pricing
Prepared by a specialist
Every page reviewed before it ever reaches the court or agency.
Deadlines respected
Filing dates tracked and confirmed in writing.
Confidential by default
Your information never leaves our office
What We Prepare
The documents that hold your life together — done correctly.
From a Summary Consent Decree to a probate packet to a restoration of rights application, we handle the paperwork so your matter moves forward instead of sitting in a stack.
Family Law Documents
Divorce and dissolution packets, Summary Consent Decrees for uncontested matters, custody and parenting plans, child support worksheets, and modification requests — organized and complete.
Practice areas
Restoration of Rights
Applications to restore civil rights, set aside convictions, and seal or expunge eligible records — prepared for Arizona courts.
- Every required court form completed in full
- Supporting documents assembled and cross-checked
- Filing fees and service requirements itemized
We prepare and file your paperwork — we don't advise on whether you qualify. For eligibility questions, consult a licensed attorney.
Document preparation
Court Filing & Service
Court-ready formatting, e-filing, fee calculations, and proof of service — so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
The process
Legal Research & Writing
Case law research, memorandum drafting, discovery summaries, and chronology building for individuals and solo attorneys.
Research services
Records & Case Organization
Evidence indexing, document bates numbering, exhibit binders, and transcript summaries for matters of any size.
All servicesNot sure which forms you need? Tell us about your situation and we'll map it out for free.
Globe · Miami · Claypool · Gila County · Copper Corridor · statewide
Notary services
Available on request — for documents we prepare or ones you bring in.
Process service
Available on request — service of process arranged and documented.
How It Works
Four steps. No guesswork, no surprise invoices.
You'll always know what's happening, what it costs, and what we need from you next.
- 01
Free consultation
A 15-minute call or message to understand your situation. We tell you plainly which documents you need — and which you don't.
- 02
Flat-fee quote
You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any work starts. Approve it, and we begin. No hourly meter running.
- 03
We prepare
Your documents are drafted, cross-checked against current local requirements, and returned to you for review within 48 hours.
- 04
Filing & follow-up
We file, serve, or deliver as agreed, then send you confirmation with copies of everything for your records.
Where we work
We're based right here in the Globe–Miami–Claypool area — Gila County is home, and it's where most of our clients are. From there we serve people across the Copper Corridor and all of Arizona, in person locally and remotely everywhere else. Wherever your matter is heard, we prepare to that court's current requirements.
Gila County & the Copper Corridor — our home
- Globe
- Miami
- Claypool
- Central Heights
- Inspiration
- Superior
- Kearny
- Hayden
- Winkelman
- Roosevelt
- Payson
- Star Valley
- Pine
- Strawberry
- Tonto Basin
- Young
Graham, Greenlee & the White Mountains
- Safford
- Thatcher
- Pima
- Clifton
- Morenci
- Show Low
- Pinetop-Lakeside
- Snowflake
- Taylor
- Holbrook
- Winslow
- Heber-Overgaard
East Valley & Phoenix Metro
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Gilbert
- Tempe
- Queen Creek
- Apache Junction
- Scottsdale
- Higley
- San Tan Valley
- Gold Canyon
- Fountain Hills
- Paradise Valley
- Phoenix
- Glendale
- Avondale
- Sun Lakes
Southern Arizona
- Tucson
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Sahuarita
- Green Valley
- Vail
- Benson
- Sierra Vista
- Douglas
- Nogales
- Casa Grande
- Maricopa
- Eloy
- Coolidge
- Florence
Northern & Western Arizona
- Cottonwood
- Camp Verde
- Prescott
- Prescott Valley
- Chino Valley
- Sedona
- Flagstaff
- Kingman
- Lake Havasu City
- Bullhead City
- Yuma
- El Mirage
- Surprise
- Peoria
Arizona e-filing: court documents filed electronically through the Arizona Judicial Branch — with confirmation and copies sent to you.
Not near any of these? We work with clients in every Arizona county by phone, email, and mail — most matters never require an office visit.
Shelle Buckley
Owner · AZCLDP #82162
Meet Your Paralegal
You'll be working with Shelle, not a call center.
Lightning Paralegal Services is Shelle Buckley — a certified legal document preparer with more than 30 years of paralegal experience and Arizona certification (#82162). When you call, you reach her. When your documents are prepared, she prepares them.
Shelle lives right here in the Globe–Miami–Claypool area, and that shapes how this office works. Many of her clients are neighbors — people she'll see at the store or at a ballgame, whose families she knows. That's a good reason to get every page right the first time, and it's why she's built this practice on flat fees agreed in advance and a straight answer about what she can and can't do for you.
If your matter needs an attorney, she'll tell you on the first call. Not every situation calls for one — and knowing the difference is exactly what three decades of experience is for.
- Experience
- 30+ years
- Certification
- #82162
- Based in
- Globe–Miami
Why Lightning
A paralegal's precision, without an attorney's invoice.
Most people don't need a lawyer to fill out a form — they need someone who knows the form inside out, catches what a court clerk would reject, and charges a fair flat rate. That's exactly what we do, backed by more than three decades of paralegal experience.
Licensed and accountable
Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer #82162 — certified by the Arizona Supreme Court, held to its standards, and bound by them.
State-current forms, every time
Courts update their forms constantly. We verify you're filing the version they actually accept right now.
Flat fees agreed up front
You approve a written scope and price before we start. Nothing is billed by the hour, ever.
Deadlines we actually track
Statute dates, response windows, and filing cutoffs are calendared and confirmed to you in writing.
Confidentiality you can rely on
Your documents and personal details are handled under strict confidentiality and never shared.
Clear Boundaries
We're transparent about what we do — and what we don't.
Knowing the difference up front saves you time, money, and confusion. If your matter needs an attorney, we'll say so on the first call.
Read common questionsWhat we do
- Prepare, format, and organize legal documents
- Complete court and agency forms on your behalf
- File documents and manage service of process
- Conduct legal research and draft summaries
- Track deadlines and confirm them in writing
What we don't do
- Give legal advice or opinions on your case
- Represent you in court or negotiations
- Tell you which strategy will win
- Predict outcomes or guarantee results
- Act as your attorney in any capacity
Please note: Lightning Paralegal Services, LLC is a registered legal document preparer and is not a law firm. We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, legal representation, or opinions about your legal rights. If you need legal advice, we encourage you to consult a licensed attorney.
Common Questions
Answers before you commit.
Still unsure whether we can help? Ask us directly — the first conversation is always free.
Ask a QuestionIs a paralegal cheaper than hiring a lawyer?
Usually, considerably. Because we prepare documents rather than give legal advice or represent you in court, our rates are a fraction of an attorney's hourly billing. Many straightforward matters — uncontested divorce and Summary Consent Decrees, estate documents, restoration of rights applications — don't require attorney involvement at all.
What's the difference between you and an attorney?
An attorney can advise you on your legal rights, strategy, and likely outcomes, and can represent you in court. As legal document preparers, we prepare and file documents you're entitled to file yourself. We can explain what a form asks for, but we can't tell you what to write or what it means for your case.
How long does document preparation take?
Most standard documents are completed within 48 hours of receiving your information and approved quote. Rush service is available for time-sensitive filings. Complex packets — full probate, multi-party discovery — take longer, and we'll give you a realistic timeline in your written quote.
How much will my documents cost?
You'll receive a flat-fee quote in writing before any work begins, based on the documents and filings involved. There are no hourly charges and no surprise add-ons. Filing fees paid to a court or agency are separate and are always itemized separately for you.
Will my information stay confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is held in strict confidence and used only to prepare your documents. We don't discuss your matter with anyone outside our office, and we don't sell or share your information.
Can you tell me if I qualify for a set-aside or sealing?
No — that's a legal question, and answering it would mean giving legal advice. What we can do is prepare the application correctly and completely: every required Arizona court form filled in, supporting documents assembled, fees itemized, and the packet filed on your behalf. If you're unsure whether your offense or your timeline makes you eligible, a licensed attorney can review that with you before you file.
Can you file the documents for me?
In most cases, yes. We can e-file or hand-deliver court documents, arrange service of process, and send you proof of filing. Where a jurisdiction requires the party themselves to file, we'll prepare everything so you can file it in minutes.
Get Started
Tell us what you need. We'll tell you exactly what it takes.
Send us a few details about your situation and we'll come back with a straight answer: which documents you need, what it costs, and how long it takes. No obligation, no pressure.
Call or text480-299-5779Email1legalstuff2025@gmail.com
Office hoursMon–Fri, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Based inGlobe · Miami · ClaypoolLocal clients are welcome to meet in person — just call first so there's time set aside for you.
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