What we prepare —
and where it gets filed.
Every document we prepare is built from the current forms and local rules for the court that will hear your matter — whether that's Gila County Superior Court on East Ash Street, or a courthouse across the state.
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Gila County is where we work every week.
Gila County Superior Court sits in Globe, a few minutes from this office. That means we know the clerks, we know how the local filing window actually runs on a busy morning, and we know what the court expects to see in a packet before it reaches the counter.
For a small county, that matters more than it does in Phoenix. A document that's missing a signature page or formatted to the wrong county's local rules doesn't get quietly corrected — it gets handed back, and you lose the trip.
We also handle matters in Gila County Justice Court and Globe City Court, and we prepare for both from the same office.
Courts we file in
- Gila County Superior CourtGlobe — general civil, family, probate, and estate matters
- Gila County Justice CourtGlobe and Payson precincts — smaller civil claims and limited matters
- Globe City CourtMunicipal matters within Globe city limits
- Arizona Judicial Branch e-filingElectronic filing for participating courts statewide
- Any Arizona countyMaricopa, Pinal, Pima, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, and the rest — prepared remotely and filed by mail or e-filing
What we prepare, in detail.
These are the matters that come through this office most often. If yours isn't listed, call anyway — document preparation covers far more than people expect.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the probate paperwork that follows a death in the family.
- Last will and testament, including self-proving affidavits
- Revocable living trusts and transfer documents
- Durable and healthcare powers of attorney
- Letters of appointment and informal probate packets
- Small estate affidavits for estates under Arizona's threshold
Family Law Documents
Uncontested matters are where document preparation saves the most money — no attorney billing hours on a form.
- Summary Consent Decrees for uncontested dissolution
- Full divorce and legal separation packets
- Custody, parenting plans, and visitation schedules
- Child support worksheets using Arizona guidelines
- Post-decree modification requests
Restoration of Rights
Applications to restore civil rights, set aside convictions, and seal eligible records.
- Every required court form completed in full
- Supporting documents assembled and cross-checked
- Filing fees and service requirements itemized
- Prepared for filing; eligibility questions go to an attorney
Court Filing & Service
Preparing the document is half the job. Getting it filed correctly is the other half.
- Arizona Judicial Branch electronic filing
- Filing across every Arizona county by mail or e-filing
- Conformed copies returned to you with a file-stamped receipt
- Service of process arranged and documented
- Notary services available on request
Legal Research & Writing
For attorneys and self-represented parties who need the writing done to a professional standard.
- Memoranda and case law research
- Draft motions and supporting briefs
- Discovery documents and responses
- Document review for completeness and consistency
Records & Case Organization
Cases get lost in paperwork long before they get lost in court.
- Medical and financial record gathering and indexing
- Chronologies and exhibits prepared for hearing
- Bates numbering and discovery production sets
- Full case file organization and retention
All fifteen Arizona counties.
We prepare to each county's current requirements. For matters outside Gila County, most clients never need to make the drive — documents are prepared, filed, and returned to you by email and mail.
What a document preparer can and cannot do
Lightning Paralegal Services, LLC is not a law firm. We prepare and file documents at your direction — we do not give legal advice, recommend what you should file, or tell you whether you qualify for a particular remedy. If your matter needs legal judgment, we'll say so on the first call and point you to a licensed attorney.
Not sure which side of that line your situation falls on? Ask. A short phone call is usually enough to tell you.
Tell us your county. We'll tell you what it takes.
Send a few details and you'll get a straight answer back — which documents you need, what the flat fee is, and how long it takes. No obligation.