California Appearances

Los Angeles coverage

Los Angeles appearance attorneys

Los Angeles County has one of the busiest civil calendars in California. California Appearances matches hiring firms with local appearance counsel for Stanley Mosk, complex civil, limited jurisdiction, and satellite courthouses — plus deposition coverage across the county.

Only pay if you get matched.

Courthouses we commonly cover

  • Stanley Mosk Courthouse

    111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Unlimited civil, law & motion, CMCs

  • Spring Street Courthouse

    312 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Complex civil / specialized departments

  • Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center

    210 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

  • Torrance Courthouse

    825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503

  • Van Nuys Courthouse East

    6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • Pasadena Courthouse

    300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101

Always confirm the department and address on your notice of hearing — facilities and department assignments change.

Hearing types

  • Case management & status conferences
  • Law & motion / demurrers / MSJs
  • Ex parte applications
  • Unlawful detainer
  • Depositions (in-person and remote)
  • Settlement conferences
  • Trial call / short cause

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Expected pricing & lead time

Pricing

LA pricing runs above the statewide midpoint due to parking, traffic, and courthouse density.

Routine from ~$150–200 · Law & motion from ~$200–275 · Depositions hourly

Live quotes appear when you post. How pricing works.

Lead time

Routine appearances: 48–72 hours preferred. Same-day and next-morning coverage is common with a higher offer. Downtown Stanley Mosk slots fill fastest on motion days.

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Local coverage details

  • Downtown LA, Westside, South Bay, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley
  • Attorneys familiar with Department practices at Mosk and satellite courts
  • Deposition suites near Downtown, Century City, and Mid-Wilshire
  • Parking and security wait times factored into attorney arrival planning

California attorneys covering this market: see appearance attorney jobs and per diem attorney California.

FAQ

Can I get a same-day appearance attorney in Los Angeles?
Yes. Post with a short deadline and a competitive offer. Same-day LA coverage is one of our most common request types — especially for CMCs, status conferences, and ex partes.
Do you cover depositions in Los Angeles County?
Yes. Firms hire local counsel for both in-person and remote depositions, billed hourly with a clear hour estimate up front.

Other California counties

Hire a Los Angeles appearance attorney

Post your hearing or deposition. Matched California counsel — only pay if matched.