Service of Process
Summons and complaints in civil and family matters, served in‑hand or at abode on individuals, businesses, and LLCs — including service through the Secretary of the State or the DMV where the law requires it.
Connecticut State Marshal · Fairfield County
Service of process, handled with precision and proof.
Paul A. Cappiali, Jr. — Connecticut State Marshal, Badge #154. Prompt, statutorily compliant service of legal process, subpoenas, evictions, and court-order enforcement throughout Fairfield County and across Connecticut where authorized.
Badge #154
Commissioned CT State Marshal
Fairfield County
& statewide where authorized
Bonded & Insured
Public-official bond · liability coverage
Sworn Returns
Court-ready proof of service
Services
What a State Marshal can do for you
An impartial officer authorized under Connecticut law to serve civil process and carry out the orders of the court — for attorneys, businesses, landlords, and self-represented parties alike.
Subpoenas
Trial, hearing, and deposition subpoenas — including subpoenas duces tecum for bank, hospital, and other records — served in‑hand with the notice and timing the court demands.
Evictions & Housing Notices
Notices to Quit and summary‑process service for residential and commercial landlords, delivered with the tenant’s‑rights materials Connecticut law requires.
Restraining & Protection Orders
Prompt, discreet service of family restraining orders and civil protection orders, with Protection Order Registry entry and law‑enforcement coordination handled as required.
Liens & Land Records
Notices of lis pendens, mechanics liens, and certificates of attachment recorded with the town clerk and properly noticed to owners.
Post‑Judgment Enforcement
Wage, bank, and property executions and related post‑judgment process to help judgment creditors collect what a court has awarded.
Also available: probate citations, capias, replevin, statutory notices, and out‑of‑county service. Don’t see what you need? Ask.
About
A neutral officer of the court — at your service.
Paul A. Cappiali, Jr. is a Connecticut State Marshal appointed in Fairfield County and authorized under the Connecticut General Statutes to serve civil process and execute the orders of the court. As an independent officer, a state marshal provides impartial, legally sound service that holds up in court — backed by a detailed return of service you can file with confidence.
Whether you are an attorney, a paralegal, a business, a landlord, or representing yourself, you’ll get clear communication, careful attention to statutory deadlines, and service that is documented exactly as the court expects.
Why work with this office
- Service made and returned to Connecticut’s statutory deadlines
- True‑and‑attested returns, ready to file with the court
- Responsive communication from intake through return
- Secure, organized handling of your documents
- Transparent, statute‑based fees — never a surprise
Coverage
Where I serve
Based in Fairfield County and serving its Judicial Districts, with statewide service available wherever Connecticut law permits.
Stamford / Norwalk Judicial District
123 Hoyt Street, Stamford, CT — primary courthouse and TRO‑duty assignment.
Danbury Judicial District
146 White Street, Danbury, CT — serving northern Fairfield County.
Greenwich · Stamford · Norwalk · Darien · New Canaan · Wilton · Westport · Danbury · Bethel · Ridgefield and throughout Fairfield County — with statewide reach where authorized, including correctional facilities.
How It Works
Simple, professional, documented
From the moment you hand off your papers to the signed return in your hands.
1
Send your documents
Deliver your process with service instructions, the return or hearing date, and any deadlines. Electronic delivery is accepted where Connecticut law permits.
2
Service is made
I serve the named party by the manner the law and your instructions require, recording the date, time, place, and method exactly.
3
You receive your return
I prepare a signed, true‑and‑attested return of service, ready for you or your client to file with the court.
Fees
Transparent, statutory fees
A Connecticut State Marshal’s fees for service of process are fixed by state statute (CGS § 52‑261) — the same regardless of who pays. You’ll always know what to expect, with an itemized invoice and no hidden charges.
- Statutory service fees under Connecticut law
- Mileage at the current IRS rate
- Copy and endorsement fees as set by statute
- Out‑of‑pocket costs (recording, certified mail, agency fees) billed at cost
- A written estimate available on request
Contact
Request service
Reach out with your matter and deadlines — I’ll confirm what I need and get your service underway.
Phone
(203) 242-2440Office & Mailing
28 Hartford Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Availability
Monday–Friday · urgent and after‑hours service by arrangement
What to include in your request
To get started quickly, please have ready:
- The documents to be served (or a brief description)
- The name and service address of the party
- The court and any return date or hearing date
- Your preferred manner of service — in‑hand or abode
- Your contact information and any deadlines