Frequently Asked Questions

We are a top-rated firm that provides local and nationwide service of process, local mobile and e-notary (online) services, and skip tracing services that takes pride in delivering satisfaction and quality to our clientele. 

We are trusted by over 300 clients, have a professional and experienced team, make more attempts than our competitors, offer Same Day Service, and value prompt, efficient, and diligent service. Patton Legal Services personally works with a multitude of attorneys, paralegals, debt collection agencies, businesses, and individuals to provide process service across Northwest Arkansas and Nationwide through a trusted network of process servers. 

Our Services:

• Process Server
• Skip Tracing
• Location services
• Courier services
• Mobile Notary services
• E-Notary Services

You can use our contact form, call, or email us.

Email: cody@pattonlegalservicesnwa.com

Phone: (479) 544-7004

You can either contact us by phone, email,

contact us form to inquire about a quote.

Yes, we are!  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, subscribe to our channel on YouTube, and stay in touch with us on Google.  

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PattonLegalServices 
• Google My Business - https://g.page/patton-legal-services
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pattonlegalservicesnwa/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@pattonlegalservices
• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pattonlegalservices

Yes, we are an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau or the BBB. We are A+ rated. 

We offer two satellite locations, within other businesses in Fayetteville and Bentonville.  Both locations are by appointment only. Call 479-544-7004 to schedule an appointment. 

We operate Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm + after hours and weekends as required.

The founders of Patton Legal Services have over 25 years of combined experience in the legal industry.  

1706 S Walton Blvd #2384

Bentonville, AR 72712

Patton Legal Services was founded in 2017 by Cody Patton and a silent partner.

We are trusted by over 300+ satisfied customers and the number keeps growing.

Yes, we are top rated on Google and other sites. We are trusted by over 300 clients.

Yes, we are! 

Patton Legal Services' focus is on family, work, and god. We also are committed to diligence, communication, and promptness.

Yes, we are. We are an ALTA Justice Partner sponsor.

Patton Legal Services is proud to be a member of ServeNow, a directory of prescreened and professional process servers.

Yes!  We are an active member of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce.

Yes! We are a proud member of the National Association of Professional Process Servers.

Patton Legal Services is a proud member of the Bentonville community. We participate in various organizations, actively network, and are proud church members.

We work with a diverse range of individuals and industries which include attorneys, legal professionals, debt collection agencies, businesses, and families. 

Yes, we do. We specialize in process server solutions. We provide document service in Northwest Arkansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and other states across the country through our network of nationwide affiliates.

Yes, you can order and pay online using our order form.

Process Serving is the process of ensuring legal documents, subpoenas and summons are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible, as required by law. 

According to NAPPS, "A process server is an individual who delivers important court documents to an individual who has been summoned to appear in court."  

We personally provide service of process to Northwest Arkansas and have a trusted network of process servers who ensure the delivery of documents across the rest of Arkansas and Nationwide.

7+ attempts are made in most areas, more attempts than our competitors.

Yes, we offer different service levels to meet your needs from Routine, Rush, and Priority. Read more on our process serving rates.

Yes! We will keep you aware of how your Process Service is going. If requested, we can send a link to setup an account and see real time updates on the service of process.

Yes, we offer bulk pricing as well as affordable prices. We also don’t charge mileage rates.

Process servers deliver summons, subpoenas, legal complaints, writs, court orders, and judgements, legal decrees, and other documents.

Yes, we have videos on YouTube that walk through the day of a process server. 

Life of a Process Server - Cody Patton from Patton Legal Services on YouTube

We have personally served over 5000+ documents. Using our nationwide affiliate network, we have facilitated the serving of over 10,000 documents.

We offer Routine, Rush, and Priority Rush speeds of process service (or emergency service).

Routine - Attempt Within 7 days after receipt of the service

Rush - Attempt Within 72 Hours of payment or proof of payment.

Priority Rush - Same Day Service if paid or provided proof of payment before 12 pm central

Our Priority Rush Process Server delivery speed includes:

• Same Day Service if paid or provided proof of payment before 12 pm central
• Per Person / Address
• First 25 Pages Included
• 5 Attempts per Address 
• Day, Night, and Weekend 
• Signed Affidavit

Our Rush Process Server Speed includes:

• Attempt Within 72 Hours of payment or proof of payment.
• Per Person / Address
• First 25 Pages Included
• 5 Attempts per Address 
• Day, Night, and Weekend 
• Signed Affidavit

Our routine process service includes - 

• Attempt Within 7 days after receipt of the service and payment or proof of payment forthcoming (scanned check).  Attempt is usually made sooner, but will be made within 7 days.
• Per Person / Address
• First 25 Pages Included
• 5 Attempts per Address 
• Day, Night, and Weekend 
• Signed Affidavit

Yes, we offer Mobile Notary Service across Northwest Arkansas - including Farmington, Fayetteville, Springdale, Lowell, Sioam Springs, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, and all the cities in between. 

Mobile notary is where we notarize documents on the go, traveling to meet clients in person.

Yes, we do. We are authorized to act as a e-notary public through a secure platform. 

An eNotary is a Notary Public who notarizes documents electronic format via the use of a digital signature and digital notary seal to notarize digital documents and validate with a digital certificate. This can be done in-person or remotely (also known as remote online notarization or RON).

The mobile notary goes to the client’s location to provide traditional notary services. 

The E-Notary abides by all the same rules and regulations as a traditional notary, however the signatures that are applied to the document use a digital form.  A web portal is used to facilitate the process.

Yes, Patton Legal Services offers skip tracer solutions for law firms, debt collection agencies, businesses, familys, and individuals.

We offer skip tracer or skip tracing services across the state of Arkansas.

Skip tracing is an exhaustive investigation process that involves searching public records (property records, criminal history, tax, and financial details), private databases, known travel records, credit scores, court records, driver’s license and vehicle registration records, social media and can even involve contacting family and neighbors.

Skip tracing is locating people who are missing or have defaulted on a debt.

Skip tracing is locating people who are missing or skipped court or a hearing.