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CALSPro

California Association of Legal Support Professionals

ActiveEst. 1969stateCalifornia

Mission Statement

Protect, promote and preserve the private process serving, photocopy and legal support profession through legislative and continuing education efforts that ensure the due process rights of all parties and witnesses in a legal action.

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About California Association of Legal Support Professionals

Geographic Coverage

California primarily; associate membership open to out-of-state professionals

Membership

Who can join:
Process servers, photocopiers, attorney services, and legal support professionals qualified under California law; no recent felony or moral turpitude convictions; membership categories include Active Organization, Associate, and Vendor
Annual Dues:
$120–$3,000 depending on category and employee count (Active Organization: $250–$3,000; Associate out-of-state: $120; Vendor: $385)
Members:
350+

Leadership

Leadership as of April 2026

  • President: Kristian Pujol
  • Vice President & Chairperson: Jackie Janney
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Dan Mora
  • Director: Chad G. Barger
  • Director: Dennis Barber
  • Director: Matt Janney
  • Director: Jeremiah Jones
  • Director: Jeff Karotkin
  • Director: Michael Kern
  • Director: Larry Kirlin
  • Director: Jonathan Shisler

Events & Conferences

  • 57th Annual Conference: September 19–21, 2025, Westin Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
  • CCPS Workshops: August/September 2025

Services & Benefits

  • Education (seminars, webinars)
  • CCPS (California Certified Process Server) certification
  • Networking (directory, conference, member app)
  • Discounts on events and partner services
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Newsletters and job postings
  • Committee participation

Legislative Involvement

CALSPro is one of the most legislatively active process server associations in the country. The organization has successfully defeated adverse legislation, influenced California process serving statutes, and maintains professional legislative advocates (Mike Belote and Cliff Costa). CALSPro played a significant role in shaping California laws governing process servers.

Notable Information

Founded in 1969, CALSPro is one of the oldest process server associations in the United States. It is chartered by NAPPS and covers California's process serving industry comprehensively. CALSPro's CCPS certification is widely recognized by California courts and law firms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALSPro?
CALSPro, the California Association of Legal Support Professionals, is California's premier organization for process servers and legal support professionals. Founded in 1969 and chartered by NAPPS, CALSPro protects, promotes, and preserves the process serving profession through legislative advocacy and continuing education, ensuring the due process rights of all parties in legal actions.
How do I join CALSPro?
You can join CALSPro through calspro.org. Membership categories include Active Organization (for California businesses; $250–$3,000 based on employee count), Associate (for out-of-state professionals; $120/year), and Vendor ($385/year). Applicants must be qualified under California law and have no recent felony or moral turpitude convictions.
When was CALSPro founded?
CALSPro was founded in 1969, making it one of the oldest process server associations in the United States. Its 57th Annual Conference in 2025 reflects over five decades of continuous operation and advocacy for California's legal support profession.
What is the CCPS certification?
The California Certified Process Server (CCPS) is CALSPro's professional certification program. Process servers earn this credential through workshops and exams, and it is recognized by California courts and law firms as a mark of professional competence and ethical standards.
What are the benefits of CALSPro membership?
CALSPro members benefit from the CCPS certification program, access to seminars and webinars, a member directory and networking app, discounts on events and partner services, advertising opportunities, committee participation, and CALSPro's powerful legislative advocacy that protects members from adverse laws.
How does CALSPro support process servers legislatively?
CALSPro employs professional legislative advocates and has a strong track record of influencing California legislation affecting process servers. The association has successfully defeated adverse legislation and helped shape California process serving statutes over its decades of operation. CALSPro members receive legislative alerts and can participate in advocacy efforts.
Does CALSPro hold an annual conference?
Yes. CALSPro holds an Annual Conference each fall. The 57th Annual Conference took place September 19–21, 2025 at the Westin Long Beach. The conference features education, networking, and CCPS workshops.

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