Welcome to the head office of Canadian Process Serving, located in the heart of Hamilton! For over 40 years, our team has provided a full range of litigation support services to the legal community, from process serving to daily attendance at local courthouses.
Local Expertise in Hamilton
Our Hamilton team possesses unparalleled knowledge of the city and its legal landscape. Our office on Catharine Street South is strategically located just a short walk from both the main John Sopinka Courthouse and the Family Court (the former Hamilton Public Library). With the development of the new and expanded GO Train service, accessing our office and the downtown core has never been easier. Our servers are experts in navigating the entire region, from the Hamilton Mountain and the West End to the Lower City and Stoney Creek.
Comprehensive Head Office Services
We offer a full suite of legal support services, including:
- Professional process serving for all document types
- Court issuing and filing
- Detailed court record searches
- Skip tracing
- Occupancy checks
- Advancement of court fees and disbursements (same-day e-transfer available)
Coverage Area
Our Hamilton head office serves the entire City of Hamilton and surrounding areas, including Stoney Creek, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Binbrook, Mount Hope, and Caledonia. We also coordinate closely with our nearby offices in Burlington, St. Catharines, and Brantford.
How to Send Documents
You can send files to us by mail, courier, or email. If you are sending time-sensitive documents by overnight courier, we recommend using any company except Canada Post to ensure timely delivery to our office. For local drop-offs, client parking is available at our office.
Hamilton Courthouse Information
Hamilton has three distinct court locations. We attend both the John Sopinka Courthouse and the Family Court daily.
John Sopinka Courthouse (Superior Court of Justice & Ontario Court of Justice)
45 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
Phone: 905-645-5252
Email: HamiltonSCJCourt@ontario.ca
Family Court
55 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8P 1H4
Phone: 905-645-6250
Provincial Offences Court
50 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON
Courthouse Hours (John Sopinka & Family Court):
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Counter Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Additional Courthouse Contacts:
- Duty Counsel (Criminal): 905-528-0387 ext. 12
- Duty Counsel (Family): 905-645-6276
- Crown Attorney’s Office: 905-645-5262 | Eservice.Hamilton.Crowns@ontario.ca
- Civil Scheduling: 905-645-5252
- Criminal Scheduling: 905-645-5252
- Family Scheduling: 905-645-6250
- Small Claims Court: 905-645-5252
- Enforcement: 905-645-5252
- Legal Aid Ontario (Hamilton): 905-522-5963
- Victim/Witness Assistance Program: 905-645-5272
Courthouse Pro-Tip: Urgent Disbursements
Unexpected challenges at the Hamilton courthouses can halt proceedings. If an urgent, substantial fee is required, our team can solve the problem on the spot — often within minutes, given our proximity to both courthouses. We can get funds sent by e-transfer that same day, allowing our servers to cover the cost immediately and get your legal work performed without critical delays.
Do you offer rush service in Hamilton?
Yes, same-day and next-day rush service is available in Hamilton and the surrounding area. As our head office location, Hamilton benefits from our largest team and fastest response times. We recommend calling or e-mailing us first to confirm availability so we can prioritize your file immediately.
Our Partner in the Community: The City of Waterfalls
We are not just a business in Hamilton; we are proud members of the community. Canadian Process Serving is the founder of the “City of Waterfalls” initiative, a volunteer project dedicated to showcasing and illuminating the 100+ waterfalls in our beautiful city. If you are a visiting legal professional with some extra time, we encourage you to explore these natural wonders!
Address & Contact Information
Canadian Process Serving Inc. (Head Office)142 Catharine Street South
Hamilton, ON L8N 2J8
Hamilton Local: 905-529-2770
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-7378
Email: hamilton@canadianprocessserving.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(We are often available earlier, later, and on weekends by appointment. Please call or email to coordinate.)