We know how very challenging the last few months have been for everyone. In the last few weeks courts all across California have started to re-open. Almost all courts are open but with limited services. Those service vary by court and by county. Currently there is no consistency in what services are operating and when they are operating. It is court by court, day by day, county by county.  To say there are delays, would be a gross understatement. The average phone call to a clerks office has an hour and fifteen minute wait time. At some courts, the phones are still not being answered regularly. Document filings are backed up as the courts are still trying to process all of the documents filed during the COVID-19 closure. Many courthouses are not allowing in person filings yet, so we must file at a drop box set up outside and then check the docket a few times a day to confirm the filing. I don’t mean for this notice to be all doom and gloom, you have all had enough bad news for a while. But, getting courthouse tasks completed quickly is a bit challenging. Other agencies are also struggling with the chaos of re-opening – IRS, USCIS (immigration), DMV, County Assessors’ office. Please be patient, it is our top priority to manage your filings and process your information. Please be patient with us, we are pivoting quickly to address the issues. We have increased our delivery services to courthouses, and we are all calling courts and clerks regularly to get answers and information. We are going to implement our client portal (through the website) during July which will include real time updates on your matter. We appreciate your business and please know we are working diligently to get your work accomplished!!! Stay healthy! Wear a Mask!