Do you offer same-day filing?

Yes. Same-day and rush filing options are available, depending on the court location and filing type.

Can I use your service if I'm not an attorney?

Absolutely. We assist individuals representing themselves in court (pro se litigants) as well as attorneys and firms.

Do you file electronically via NYSCEF or EDDS?

Yes. We're fully equipped to file through the New York State e-filing systems (NYSCEF and EDDS), and we monitor filing confirmations in real time.

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Document Retrieval

Document Retrieval & Filing Assistance

We Retrieve. We File. You Stay Focused on Litigation.

Submit an order (718) 400-9046

Quick contact

(718) 400-9046

Avg. response time15 min

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Why Unified Judicial

Why clients choose us for Document Retrieval

Unified Judicial Services offers fast, court-compliant document retrieval and legal filing assistance across New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and nationwide. Whether you're an attorney, paralegal, or pro se litigant, we help you retrieve certified documents, file court forms, and meet legal deadlines — accurately and efficiently.

In-person pickup of certified court documents
Filing assistance for motions, orders, petitions, and more
Real-time filing confirmation and document return
Rush and same-day filing options available
Access to NYSCEF and EDDS e-filing systems
Knowledgeable staff with litigation experience
Available to law firms, courts, and individuals

Documents

Documents we handle

Summonses to subpoenas, petitions to notices. If it has to be served, filed, or retrieved, we handle it.

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Certified Court Record Retrieval
Docket Sheets and Judgment Copies
Stamped Orders and Court Decisions
Divorce Decrees and Custody Orders
Affidavits and Sworn Litigation Documents
Court Filing of Motions and Petitions
Index Number Purchases and Fee Payment
Appellate Document Filings
Document Authentication (Apostille)
Copying, Scanning & Delivery

Unified Judicial Services

Process

How it works

From the documents you send to the affidavit you file: the 4 steps behind every document retrieval order.

01
Submit Your Retrieval or Filing Request
Online submission
02
We Confirm Court Location and Details
Verify requirements
03
Our Staff Retrieves or Files Documents
In person or online
04
You Receive Proof or Certified Copies
Optional return filing available

Coverage

Where we serve

All service areas

Who we serve

Built for the people who live by deadlines.

Civil, Criminal, and Family Law Attorneys
Legal Secretaries and Paralegals
Landlord-Tenant Law Practices
Appellate Counsel and Trial Teams
Collections and Subrogation Firms
Self-represented individuals involved in litigation

FAQ

Document Retrieval, answered.

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Yes. We retrieve certified copies of judgments, court orders, and case files from civil, criminal, family, and housing courts across NYC, NYS, and NJ.

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