Public Record Intelligence

Civil Record Searches

County, federal and bankruptcy court records retrieved directly from the source court, verified by people, and returned as clear results with sources noted.

  • County, Federal and Bankruptcy
  • Reported from the Source
  • Verified by a Researcher

What’s Covered

County, Federal and Bankruptcy

  • County Civil Search

    Civil cases filed in county upper and lower courts, from contract and property disputes to small claims, searched in the court where they’re filed.

    Searched at: The county court
  • Federal Civil Search

    Civil cases filed in U.S. District Court, including disputes under federal law. These cases don’t appear in county civil searches.

    Searched at: U.S. district courts
  • Bankruptcy Search

    Bankruptcy filings from U.S. Bankruptcy Court, including the chapter, filing date and case status as recorded.

    Searched at: U.S. bankruptcy courts
  • Judgments and Liens

    Judgments and liens where the source court records them. Where they’re kept by another office, we note what was searched.

    Searched at: The source court

Look-back and scope are set by your needs.

How It Works

Direct from the Courthouse

  • Tell Us What You Need

    Share the names, jurisdictions and look-back period, and we’ll recommend the right civil, federal or bankruptcy searches.

  • We Search at the Source

    We never report from aggregated or private databases. Every result is verified and reported directly from the source court.

  • Verified Before Delivery

    Every result is verified by a researcher before delivery. If a court causes a delay, we tell you.

What You Receive

Clear Results, Sources Noted

Each result generally reports what the court record shows: case number, court, filing date, parties, case type, and status or disposition, plus judgment or bankruptcy details where recorded.

Every result notes the court it came from, so you know exactly what was searched. Our team brings over two decades of personal experience in public records.

FAQ

Common Questions

Have a question about a specific court? Contact us.

What Is the Difference Between Upper and Lower Civil Courts?

Many counties split civil cases by the amount in dispute. Lower courts generally handle smaller claims, while upper courts handle larger cases. Court names and thresholds vary by state, so our researchers confirm where records sit in each jurisdiction before searching.

Do County Civil Searches Include Federal Cases?

No. Federal civil cases are filed in U.S. District Court and bankruptcy cases in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Neither appears in a county civil search, so each is ordered as its own search.

Are Judgments and Liens Included?

Where the source court records them, yes. Some judgments and liens are recorded in other offices, such as a county recorder, so what appears depends on the jurisdiction. We note the source on every result.

Does True Court Use Automation for Civil Searches?

Yes, at a high level. We use Smart Automation, Human Review: technology helps us work efficiently, and every result is verified by a researcher before delivery.

How Do I Get Started?

Tell us the names, jurisdictions and look-back you need, and we’ll recommend the right searches and follow up with pricing.

Tell Us What You Need

We’ll recommend the right searches and follow up with pricing.