Lexary checks your papers, free
Before you file, Lexary checks your court papers and offers to fix problems it can help with. You review the proposed fixes before applying them.
Compare · California E-Filing
Legal Hub Group vs File & ServeXpress
See LHG’s filing steps, Lexary checks and phone-photo tools first. Then compare File & Serve California, the California filing product described on File & ServeXpress’s website.
Filing with Legal Hub Group
What filing is like
From the first upload to the court’s answer, here is what you can do with Legal Hub Group.
One step per screen
Work through one step per screen and one warning at a time, with time to review each one before continuing.
Phone photos are fine
Upload phone photos of your court papers. We turn them into a clean PDF; pages of one document can be combined in order. Review the converted document before filing.
Rejections in plain English
If the court rejects a filing, Lexary explains the rejection in plain English and helps you understand what the court says needs attention.
One account for filing and service
Use one account for e-filing, arrange paper filing through Legal Hub Group, and order process serving. Paper filing and process serving are quoted separately.
Side by side
The quick comparison
Official provider information, as of October 2026. Prices and service availability may change.
The comparison below uses File & Serve California, the California product described on File & ServeXpress’s website. Other File & ServeXpress products and court-specific services can have different features and requirements.
| Feature | Legal Hub Group | File & Serve California |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic service with filing | Included free on supported filing paths; availability depends on the court and case. | Complimentary with e-filing in File & Serve California. |
| California court coverage | Courts and case types shown in LHG’s live Courts we file in directory. | California courts connected to eFileCA; court-specific service rules still apply. |
| Document tools | Lexary checks court papers free with every filing. | PDF conversion, batch filing and permanent searchable document storage. |
| Billing and support | Review the itemized quote in the filing account before submitting. | Monthly billing options and 24/7 client support are described on its site. |
Fair is fair
Choose what fits your filing
LHG offers Lexary’s free check and supported fixes before filing, one step and one warning at a time, and phone photos converted into a PDF. It also explains court rejections in plain English and offers separately quoted paper filing and process serving.
What File & Serve California does well
- Supports filings into California courts connected to eFileCA.
- Includes e-service with e-filing and provides batch filing and PDF conversion.
- Offers searchable document storage, monthly billing options and 24/7 support.
Where we’re different
What you get with Legal Hub Group
- A published $14.99 Legal Hub Group fee per e-filing, with no subscription. Court fees and other applicable charges are separate.
- Lexary checks your court papers before you submit, free with every filing. You can also try Lexary without an account.
- Electronic service included free on supported filing paths. Check the availability for your court and kind of case.
- Paper filing and process serving in all 50 states, quoted separately.
Check the courts we file in before creating your filing.
Questions
Before your next filing
Check the court, case and complete quote before submitting documents.
Which File & ServeXpress product does this page compare?
The table describes File & Serve California, which File & ServeXpress identifies as its product for California courts connected to eFileCA. Check the product and court-specific requirements for the filing you plan to make.
Are there additional charges beyond the California provider fee?
Yes. Its published Resources page separates the provider transaction charge from court filing fees and payment convenience fees. Compare the complete quote for the court and transaction you need.
Is Legal Hub Group a certified provider?
Yes. Legal Hub Group is a certified e-filing service provider for California courts. Check Courts we file in for the courts and kinds of case currently available through the platform.
Does the LHG fee include every court and payment charge?
The Legal Hub Group fee is $14.99 per filing, with no subscription. Court fees and any applicable court-system or payment-processing charges are additional. Review the itemized total before submitting.
Is electronic service included with every court?
Electronic service is included free where the filing path supports it. Availability depends on the court and case. Los Angeles civil filings through Legal Hub Group do not currently include electronic service. Physical service of process is a separate service.
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Not legal advice. This page explains public filing information. It does not tell you what to put in your own case. Legal Hub Group is a certified e-filing service provider for California courts, not a law firm.
Information checked as of October 2026. Rules, form revisions and provider prices can change. The court decides whether to accept a filing.
- File & ServeXpress: File & Serve California pricing and court coverage
- File & ServeXpress: California features and included e-service
- File & ServeXpress: find the price sheet for your jurisdiction
Competitor names are trademarks of their owners. Each competitor fact comes from that provider’s own published information, as of October 2026.