Why cover the Bay Area
The Bay Area covers several high-demand civil venues within a short radius. Attorneys can pick up San Francisco Civic Center calendars, Oakland's René C. Davidson Courthouse, San Jose's Downtown Superior Court, or Contra Costa's Martinez calendars — plus steady tech-litigation deposition coverage.
- Multiple high-demand venues within short travel distance
- Strong remote & in-person deposition volume from tech litigation
- Out-of-county firms often need a single Bay Area appearance
Where assignments come up
- Civic Center Courthouse (San Francisco)
- René C. Davidson Courthouse (Oakland)
- Downtown Superior Court (San Jose / Santa Clara)
- Wakefield Taylor Courthouse (Martinez / Contra Costa)
You choose which courthouses and areas you're willing to cover in your profile — you'll only be notified about matching work.
Assignment types
- Case management & status conferences
- Law & motion / argued hearings
- Ex parte applications
- Unlawful detainer calendars
- Deposition coverage (in-person & remote)
- Settlement conferences
- Probate & family law appearances
How it works
- 1. Join free — add your Bar number, the Bay Area coverage, and payout details.
- 2. Browse matching work — open Bay Area assignments appear on your dashboard (email alerts coming soon).
- 3. Accept the rate — see your payout, accept what works, skip the rest.
- 4. Appear and get paid — mark complete, leave a rating, and track payouts in Earnings.
Bay Area appearance attorney FAQ
- Are there appearance attorney jobs in Bay Area?
- Yes. California Appearances matches the Bay Area court and deposition assignments to licensed counsel who cover that market. You join free, review the offered rate, and accept only the work you want.
- Which courthouses generate Bay Area appearance work?
- Civic Center Courthouse (San Francisco); René C. Davidson Courthouse (Oakland); Downtown Superior Court (San Jose / Santa Clara); and related venues nearby. You control which areas you cover in your profile.
- Is it free to join as a freelance or per diem attorney?
- Yes. Creating an appearance attorney account is free. There is no subscription and no minimum commitment. You choose which assignments to accept.
- How much do appearance attorney assignments pay in California?
- Court appearances typically use flat fees that vary by county, hearing type, and lead time. Depositions are usually hourly. You see the offered rate before accepting. Exact offers appear on each request.
- When do appearance attorneys get paid?
- After you accept a matched assignment and complete payout setup through Stripe, the appearance fee is transferred according to the platform payout flow. Stripe also collects tax information for year-end 1099 reporting.
- Do I need an active California State Bar license?
- Yes. You must have an active California State Bar number in good standing. Your profile should list the counties and practice areas where you want notifications.
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