Process Server · Fort Worth, Texas
Karen H Smith is a Texas Certified Process Server (License PSC-28441) based in Fort Worth, serving subpoenas, summons, citations, divorce petitions, eviction notices and court papers across Tarrant, Denton, Wise and Parker Counties — with knowledge of substituted service, service by mail and agent for acceptance of service rules.
Service of process is a precise area of the law. Karen brings disciplined training, deep knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and case-by-case judgment to every legal process matter.
Karen serves subpoenas and summons issued by the Texas state courts, federal courts in the Northern District, and out-of-state courts requiring Texas service. Documentary affidavit of service is filed promptly.
Karen handles divorce petition service with discretion. Texas Family Code requires personal service in most cases; substituted service is available where personal service has been attempted and the defendant evades.
Eviction notices, three-day notices to vacate, and forcible detainer citations served on tenants under Texas Property Code timelines. Photo evidence and time-stamped affidavits provided.
Citations, writs of garnishment, writs of execution, writs of attachment, and writs of sequestration served on defendants, garnishees, and third parties under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 22 and following.
Karen serves four North Texas counties: Tarrant, Denton, Wise, and Parker. Specific city-by-city coverage with same-day rush available in core service zones.
Texas Certified Process Server status under the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Karen is authorized to serve civil court papers across the State of Texas.
County-wide service across Tarrant County for all civil court citations, family court papers, and probate documents.
Arlington service of process for Tarrant County District Courts, City of Arlington Municipal Court, and Justice of the Peace courts.
Mansfield service for Tarrant County and Johnson County courts, with same-day rush available.
Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake service for Tarrant County family court, civil court, and small claims court papers.
Denton County coverage includes Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco (Denton-side), Little Elm, The Colony, and Highland Village. Family court, civil court, and probate documents.
Wise County coverage includes Decatur, Bridgeport, Boyd, Rhome, and Chico. District court, justice court, and rural address service.
Parker County coverage includes Weatherford, Aledo, Springtown, Willow Park, and Hudson Oaks. District court, county court, and justice of the peace service.
Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, White Settlement, and Richland Hills are all within the standard Tarrant County service range.
Four steps from intake to filed affidavit of service. Specific to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Karen reviews the documents to be served, confirms the defendant's last known address, and identifies any jurisdiction or service rule that applies (Texas, Hague Service Convention, or out-of-state rules).
Personal service is attempted first. If the defendant refuses to respond or is evading, substituted service, service by mail, or agent for acceptance of service is considered under the applicable rule.
Karen prepares a sworn affidavit of service with date, time, location, description of the person served, and any photo or GPS evidence. The affidavit is filed with the court of jurisdiction.
If the court requires additional evidence or the defendant challenges service, Karen provides supporting documentation, court appearance, and follow-up service if a re-issue is needed.
Knowledge of litigation, courses of service, and specific cases — under the common law systems and civil law systems of Texas and the United States.
Subpoenas duces tecum, subpoenas ad testificandum, and deposition subpoenas served on witnesses, document custodians, and corporate representatives.
Texas citations issued under Rule 99, federal summonses, and out-of-state summons requiring Texas service.
Original petitions for divorce, petitions to modify, petitions to enforce, and notices of hearing under the Texas Family Code.
Three-day notices to vacate, notices to quit, and forcible detainer citations under the Texas Property Code Chapter 24.
Post-judgment writs and pre-judgment writs served on defendants, garnishees, and third parties under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 22 and following.
Justice Court citations, small claims court papers, and notices of hearing for cases under the Justice Court jurisdictional limits.
Transparent flat-fee pricing. Online payment through the secure PayPal button below.
Standard service of process within Tarrant County. Up to three service attempts within five business days. Affidavit of service filed promptly.
Rush service within 48 hours. Up to three service attempts. Recommended for urgent court dates, TROs, and emergency family matters.
Extended stake-out for evasive defendants, after-hours service, and substituted service preparation. Quoted per matter after intake.
For service required outside Tarrant County, Karen coordinates with vetted process servers under matching rules and standards.
Secure online payment via PayPal. Use after Karen has quoted your matter so the correct fee is paid.
Karen's process server work is grounded in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Family Code, and the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission standards.
Karen serves under Texas Process Server Certification License PSC-28441, issued by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission under Texas Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 05-9122.
Service rules under TRCP 103, 106, 107 and following — including substituted service requirements, return of service requirements, and the diligence standard the court requires before alternative service can be requested.
For defendants located outside the United States, Karen advises on the Hague Service Convention process, central authority requirements, and translation rules under Article 5.
Karen H Smith brings the discipline of a long-serving process server to every Texas matter.
Years of fieldwork serving thousands of subpoenas, citations, and family court papers across Tarrant County. Karen has handled difficult-serve defendants, evasive parties, and time-sensitive emergency family matters.
Karen treats every service as a legal act with evidentiary consequences. Affidavits are precise, evidence is documented, and the chain from intake to filed return is auditable end-to-end.
Karen helps respond to specific questions prior to your court date. Click any question to expand.
A process server delivers legal documents — subpoenas, summons, citations, divorce petitions, eviction notices, and other court papers — to a named party in a lawsuit or legal proceeding. Service of process is the formal step that gives the court jurisdiction over the defendant.
Yes. Karen serves under Texas Process Server Certification License PSC-28441, issued by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and follows the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for every service of process.
Karen serves four North Texas counties: Tarrant, Denton, Wise, and Parker. Within those counties she covers Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grapevine, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Decatur, Bridgeport, Weatherford, Aledo, and the surrounding cities.
Standard service starts at a flat fee per defendant. Rush service, after-hours service, and stake-out service carry additional fees. Online payment is available through the secure PayPal button on this page.
Most standard service is completed within 5 business days. Rush service is completed within 48 hours. Difficult-serve and evasive defendants may require stake-out and substituted service.
Send your documents, defendant address, and court date. Karen will respond with a quote, service plan, and timeline.
After-hours and emergency service available by arrangement for rush citations, temporary restraining orders, and time-sensitive family matters.