Walker County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Walker County, Alabama.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Walker County Circuit Clerk's Office

Richard E. Fikes

(205) 384-7268

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingYes for attorneys

AlaFile (Alabama statewide e-filing) · AlaFile registration is mandatory); self-represented parties may still file on paper

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$293.00
Circuit civil complaint (one defendant): $293.00 by sheriff / $281.00 by certified mail for claims up to $50,000; $393.00 / $381.00 for claims over $50,000. Basis: Walker County Circuit Court civil fee sheet (statewide UJS consolidated docket fee); effective date not shown on sheet.
Small Claims
$1,500
Small claims (one defendant): up to $1,500 = $91.50 by sheriff / $79.50 by certified mail; $1,501-$3,000 = $173.00 / $161.00. Per Walker County civil fee sheet.
Divorce / Family
$241.00
Domestic relations/divorce (one defendant): $241.00 by sheriff / $229.00 by certified mail; modification/rule nisi/enforcement $293.00 / $281.00. Per Walker County civil fee sheet.