Court Docket Search and Alerts

CourtLink^®Powerful Court Docket Search and Alerts

CourtLink is a docket research and tracking service that delivers instant access to the largest collection of federal and state courts, dockets, and documents*, with real-time alerts and powerful tracking tools - everything legal professionals need to monitor litigation and stay ahead.

*June 2025

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Comprehensive Access to Court Records

CourtLink gives you access to 322M+ federal and state court dockets and documents, with 100k dockets added each week. From initial complaint to final ruling, quickly find the details you need to support legal strategies and deliver timely, informed service to your clients.

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Extensive Court Coverage at Your Fingertips

Turn new filings into new business

Be the first to know about new filings so you can spot risks and opportunities for potential clients. Pitch to them first. Win new business. Because tomorrow may already be too late.

Deliver superior client service

Monitor new developments in your cases. Provide timely insights with same-day notice of new filings and new civil court cases. Earn client confidence--and a greater share of their work.

Search court dockets with confidence

Harness the power of CourtLink to quickly search federal and state court dockets and documents. Providing comprehensive coverage so you have all the relevant information for your case or client.

Conduct thorough research

Accelerate your strategy by reviewing key court documents for context. Quickly determine if a relevant brief, pleading or motion could bolster your case strategy or jump-start your document drafting empowering you to build compelling arguments with confidence.

Court Docket Alerts

Receive Immediate Notifications

Monitor new developments in your cases and for your clients. Receive timely insights with hourly notice of new filings and new civil court cases. Earn client confidence—and a greater share of their work.

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Stay Ahead with Instant Access to Court Activity

Tailor notifications to your pace and priorities

Choose the frequency that fits your schedule and keeps you perpetually informed and in control - be it daily, weekly, or hourly updates. Maintain full awareness of new activities and developments, even when you're juggling other important tasks.

Revolutionize your approach with custom alerts

Make every move count with real-time insights that empower you to anticipate critical legal developments and strategically allocate resources - ensuring you're always a step ahead of the competition.

Never miss a beat in the courtroom

Keep tabs on current cases or entire collections of dockets. CourtLink enables you to monitor multiple companies, litigants, and practice areas simultaneously, ensuring you never miss a critical update.

Drive profitability with actionable intelligence

Leverage dynamic tracking and custom alerts to make data-driven decisions that enhance client outcomes and boost your firm's competitive advantage. to focus on what truly matters in your legal battles.

AI Complaint Summaries & Alerts

Get Instant Complaint Summaries with Lexis^® Snapshot

Snapshot is a cutting-edge AI tool that automates the extraction and summarization of key legal complaint information, delivering timely alerts that empower legal professionals to efficiently monitor and respond to new court filings.

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Litigation Analytics

Powerful Strategic Profiles

Perform early case assessment to reveal litigation trends through clear visual analytics on companies, judges, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel. Gain historical litigation insights that mitigate risk, empower proactive strategies, and drive informed legal decisions to streamline litigation planning and give you the competitive advantage.

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Legal Courier Service

Rapid Court Document Retrieval & Delivery

Quickly access needed court records that are not available online with our on-demand runner service! Order federal and state dockets, pleadings, exhibits, transcripts, etc. with a 24-72 hour turnaround.

For legal courier services, get in touch with our team via phone or email.

Call 1-866-540-8818

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Bankruptcy Filing Alerts

Experience Lexis Snapshot Chapter 11 Petition Alert Summaries

Unlock up-to-the minute financial insights that give immediate insight into a case's size and whether any clients or prospects appear as creditors, empowering you to prioritize and maneuver effectively.

Streamline your work

Searching U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Made Simple

Locate a Specific Company

Avoid ambiguity by being able to use the EIN to quickly locate the correct company.

Find the Right Person

Quickly narrow down search results by entering a name in combination with the last four digits of the Social Security Number. You can also search by creditors and trustees to ensure on point results.

Set Notifications or Expand Your Results

Set an alert to see future results using the criterial you have already selected. The "Bankruptcy Court Options" can also be used in conjunction with other fields or independently to search U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

Engineered for Efficiency & Trust

CourtLink blends robust litigation tools with a seamless, secure user experience. Designed for legal professionals, it offers intuitive navigation, customizable tracking, and strong data privacy protections to keep your workflow smooth and compliant.

User-Centered Interface Design

CourtLink’s interface is fast, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Features like one-click alerts, visual filters, and keyword highlights help users find relevant information quickly without getting lost in complexity.

Customizable Workflow Tools

Alerts and Tracks are simple to set up and tailor to your needs. Monitor multiple parties, jurisdictions, or topics at once, so you stay updated without needing to manually check the system.

Data Privacy & Security Compliance

Backed by LexisNexis® standards, CourtLink protects personal data with secure processes and privacy controls. Document handling complies with court rules and ensures timely, confidential delivery.

Who is CourtLink For?

CourtLink is designed for legal professionals who need real-time insights to optimize litigation strategy. It tracks court activity, delivers immediate updates, and integrates alerts for streamlined case management-empowering you to respond swiftly, mitigate risks, and sharpen your competitive edge.

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Small law firms
Large law firms
State and local government
Federal government agencies
Corporate legal departments

CourtLink Customer Testimonials

CourtLink is a great service. Reading opinions of the Court of Appeal help you understand the law, but getting the court documents via CourtLink tells the practitioner HOW to achieve those results!

Small Law FirmPartner

CourtLink is very user friendly, fast, and efficient. Support is always available from our representative when and if we need it. I appreciate all the different searches CourtLink can do and it makes my job much easier.

Small Law FirmParalegal

CourtLink is a very useful tool, it is easy to use, well organized information, updates cases quickly and additionally gathers key information for analytics.

Corporate Counsel

Awards and Recognition

With conversational search, drafting, summarization, and document upload tools, Lexis+ AI drives productivity, improved work quality, and economic benefits for legal professionals.

Courtlink & Snapshot

TechnoLawyer Hot Product 2024

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2024 Legal Intelligencer “Best Of” Award for Best Docket & Calendaring Solution

ALM’s Legal Intelligencer “Best Of” Award – 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

CourtLink is a court docket search and alert platform designed to help legal professionals efficiently research court dockets, monitor litigation activity, and access court documents. It is one of the most comprehensive resources for tracking legal proceedings. Users can monitor ongoing cases, receive real-time alerts on new filings, and retrieve documents on demand, supporting legal research, case strategy, and client service efforts.

CourtLink offers several key benefits:

Unmatched Court Coverage: Access to the largest collection of court dockets and documents, spanning civil and criminal cases across federal and state courts.
Efficient Search Tools: Streamlined, full-text search with advanced filters to quickly identify relevant cases and filings.
Real-Time Alerts & Tracking: Set up custom Alerts and Tracks to receive instant or daily updates on parties, cases, or legal topics of interest.
Strategic Intelligence: Build strategic profiles of companies, attorneys, judges, and courts based on litigation history.
Easy Document Access: Retrieve court documents directly online or use the document runner service for hard-to-access files, typically delivered within 24–72 business hours.
Client Development: Stay ahead of competitors by spotting new filings early and identifying potential business opportunities.

CourtLink offers one of the most comprehensive collections of federal and state court dockets and documents available. Coverage includes all U.S. District, Bankruptcy, Appellate, and the majority of state trial courts, with regular updates and expanded access across jurisdictions. This broad scope helps attorneys, paralegals, and legal researchers access critical court information nationwide from a single platform.

CourtLink enables users to track cases in real time, across multiple courts and jurisdictions. With its advanced tracking tools, CourtLink delivers timely notifications on docket activity, giving legal professionals a competitive edge and reducing the time spent manually checking court records.

CourtLink provides customized alerts that notify users of new case filings, docket updates, and litigation activity related to specific entities or search criteria. These alerts are delivered via email or in-platform dashboards and help users respond quickly to new developments, identify potential litigation risks, and stay proactive in legal strategy.

CourtLink is designed for legal professionals who need speed, breadth, and precision in court record research. With its extensive coverage, powerful tracking and alerts, and integrated runner service, CourtLink empowers teams to make faster, more informed decisions. Its nationwide accessibility and workflow integration make it a trusted solution for firms, corporations, and agencies seeking litigation insight.

For detailed pricing information, contact LexisNexis directly by submitting your information or calling 1-888-AT-LEXIS (1-888-285-3947). LexisNexis can provide a quote based on your specific requirements and offer guidance on the most suitable subscription plan for your practice.

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