I have found a person I need for my case. Do I need a last name for a subpoena?

Question

I found the women she remembers the insident but said she would call me, but now I think she is afraid and dosen't want to get involved. I know where both of her jobs are one is a retaurant, and the other job is a law firm. You would think if she works in a law firm she would know I will subpoena her. All I have is her first name.

Answer 1

Yes and her address to, she will need to be served.

Answer 2

Ask the COURT, or better yet, your attorney if a subpoena can be issued with only the first name and an employer address. It MIGHT be possible.

I do have to agree that if you know the first name and where she works, it should not be difficult to find her last name. If she leaves the restaurant at around closing, hang out near the employee parking and get her license plate number.

Answer 3

The more information the better. It would be unlikely that the sheriff would serve the subpoena without a first and last name.

If you know where she works, then call her there. Ask for her last name. Be upfront with her and ask if she would like service at work or at home.

If she won't tell you, then you may need an investigator to find the info you need.

Answer 4

You WILL need a last name - the clerk's office cannot do anything without knowing who to serve and they aren't going to find this out for you. Do a little detective work to find it out. If nothing else, call the restaurant and say that she left you a message to call her, but you didn't recognize her first name... ask for her last name to see if it rings a bell. Get creative but keep it legal ;o)

Answer 5

Her last name will have to be on the subpoena. It should be quite easy to obtain her last name. A little detective work on your own will most likely turn up a last name.

Answer 6

You need her last name. Call the firm and tell them you want to send a thank you note to her but don't know her last name. You can get it from some unsuspecting receptionist.