what does a real subpoena look like? a physical copy was left at my address

Question

my address is on the subpoena, but not my real name, just "John Doe" and my real IP Address. the Docket number that is on the subpoena does not come up online anywhere i have searched.

Brent T. Geers · Answer

Not sure what you are looking at, but any real subpoena will have an attorney's name or office to contact, as well as the issuing court.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

I understand you're concerned about this subpoena's legitimacy - that's a reasonable worry given the details you've shared. Real subpoenas typically have several key elements that should be present: an official court seal, complete case information including valid docket numbers that can be verified, specific details about when and where to appear, and the name of the issuing court. 
 
The fact that the subpoena uses "John Doe" rather than your actual name, while including your IP address, is unusual. Most legitimate subpoenas would include the actual name of the person being served. Additionally, if the docket number cannot be found in any court records, this is another red flag. 
 
Given these inconsistencies, you should take immediate action to verify this document's authenticity. Contact the court listed on the subpoena directly using their official phone number (which you can find on their website) to verify whether this is legitimate. You may also want to consult with a legal professional who can review the document and advise you on next steps. If the subpoena turns out to be fraudulent, you should report this to local law enforcement, as serving fake legal documents is a serious offense.

Q: what does a real subpoena look like? a physical copy was left at my address